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You’ve driven the new BMW M3 then?

Oh yes. The E92 model is the fourth generation of the M3, a car that first arrived in 1986. Back then it had a four-cylinder engine with around 200bhp. The new car doubles that with a V8 and 414bhp, but the basic ingredients remain the same: rear-wheel drive, a limited slip differential and a motorsport-inspired engine that revs to a whopping 8400rpm.

When it goes on sale in the UK in early September, the M3 will cost £50,625 and will, at first, be available only as a two-door coupe. A convertible and four-door saloon are expected to follow next year, while a Touring wagon is under evalution but less likely to make production. All in all, the broadened range will help break (hopes BMW) the 100,000-unit barrier for the first time. The last M3 – 2000’s six-cylinder E46 – is a tough act to follow, however.

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Centurion

Hmmm it seem like the new M3 isn't as hardcore as the previous model. The new one seem to be more of an allrounder which is a bit disappointing since the E46 M3 was so popular because of it's raw nature. Further more I didn't know that there is an optional suspension program for the M3 for people who want to select between three settings. Four stars is a bit less than what I expected they would give it.

Head to head comparisons against the competitors should be popping up next month.

The Artist

wow is this review good?
does not sound like that
sounds like BMW has gone MB ..and MB gone BMW..
new world order..
and that crap about waiting for the CSL..it will take a long while..and be dead expensive..
so where does this leave the purists.. cause the M3 just gone soft..according to Carmag

totall SHOCk

Centurion

The CSL will also be dead expensive and far too brutal to be used as a daily driver. I'm really disappointed if the the M3 has gone soft because the E46 M3 was bad ass. I have never felt that connected to the road as I did in the M3.
It seem like BMW and MB are going to be meeting in the middle, and we shouldn't forget the RS4 either. I would love all three cars to be tested both stock and with their optional suspension packages.

Bruce

Guys, I wouldn't take Car Magazine's first impression's too seriously. After all, it's the only test on the planet, is it not? I'll wait for a few more reviews before I make

Although, it would not surprise me one bit if this new M3 was indeed softer than it's predesecor. It's certainly not the first time that it's happened in the automotive world.

klier

It'll still be more hardcore than C63.I'm sure of that.

Besides, this hardly was a test. More like a quick first drive.

The Artist

i belive maybe M is refocusing and makin the coming M1 the drivers car
but is that really so smart..the M3 is a industry on its own..
they cant loose this battle.. just cause there is a M1 around the corner
they dont need this to be soft..
it sold like hell when it was hard

Centurion

Don't worry Bruce. I'm still waiting for an EVO, Autocar, Edmunds and Car&Drivers until I have found out what exactly the new M3 is.

klier

Sweet mother of God, the car won't be soft. If you call this soft, what in the world are you going to call the C63

The C63 is hardcore compared to other AMGs and the old C55....not the M3

The Artist

but im just judging by the first report..why not listen to him instead of fantasize..he says they have gone soft..
and thus far.. the C63 reviews says its gone wild..
listen to them..instead of yourself.. who have only seen pics..

but im not done yet.. this is just ONE review.. there will be alot more.. and there will be headon battles..

but this review..was not what any of us expected.. you guys have to admit

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