SPY PHOTOS: The new BMW M3 coupe gets caught-Rear

The powerful M-version of BMW’s 3-series is scheduled for launch next year only.
The 3-series M will be available as coupe, convertible and four door. For the first time power will come from a V 8 powerplant, deriving from the M 5 and M 6. It is a 4,0 litre engine delivering 415 HP, transmission is a seven speed SMG gearbox,. A traditional six speed manual transmission will be offered as an option.

The photos are showing an almost undisguised M 3 coupe prototype from all angles on yesterday’s test drive in Munich featuring the large air intakes at the front end, wider fenders and four exhaust pipes. Another year later BMW will launch an M 3 convertible - and a four door version.

Copyright by Hans G. Lehmann

underthegravity - 6/1/2006 11:05:47 AM

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Now I see what is wrong with this car. I was wondering for a little while about the wrong proportion of this car. At the beginning, I believed that the rear wheel is too small all the time but actually it is the gap between rear fender and the tire. If you take a closer look you will see the gap difference between front and rear.

It will be much better if they make the rear fender a bit bigger than this.

Good stuff, though

vitalichaconne - 6/1/2006 9:25:23 PM

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its the rims...and also the fender glare....but more of the rims....these rims are too small and ugly...they should test the new m3 with a different rim...then im sure it will look better...

IanJames - 6/1/2006 10:58:12 PM

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Honda CIVIC all the way... sorry beamer lovers.

chewy - 6/2/2006 12:42:48 AM

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The rear is still better than the front. It looks more agressive than the front.