SPY PHOTOS: The next BMW M3 gets caught-Rear view 2

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

sedaine - 6/1/2006 2:20:11 PM

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Just finish the taillight image in you head and you have an S60 ladies and gentlmen!

sedaine - 6/1/2006 2:23:10 PM

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chewy - 6/1/2006 7:30:21 PM

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The rear looks sort of agressive, not to bad.

vitalichaconne - 6/1/2006 9:22:35 PM

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the tail lights....they are similare to the new 3 series coupe if not the same...and i like it...i think the new m3 will have the same tail light as the new 3 series coupe...im pretty sure, so it looks like its gonna be a good car...

Steve - 6/1/2006 10:43:26 PM

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Hey, that Volvo posted by Sedaine looks pretty nice!

Steve - 6/1/2006 10:43:26 PM

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Hey, that Volvo posted by Sedaine looks pretty nice!

IanJames - 6/1/2006 10:55:46 PM

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That is the nicest looking Civic coupe I've seen! Before you get all hinky - I'm only referring to the rear end.