BMW's New 3 Series Will Have Multiple M Performance Versions

BMW engineers have been tasked with ramping up the sporting qualities of the 3 Series when the next-generation model hits the market - and new pictures show the impact this has had on design.

The brand's best-selling model has long stood out as a driver's favourite among its rivals, largely thanks to the premise of rear-wheel drive and powerful engines. But the future version will take things a step further and be offered with more M-division fettled versions that come with generous boosts in performance.

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Tiberius1701A - 3/20/2018 2:34:19 PM

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To many lines, too many models...the New GMW.

PUGPROUD - 3/20/2018 2:34:29 PM

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And they have it camouflaged why exactly? Is it just me or do you also think Mercedes with its multiple and diluted AMG's and BMW with the many M versions are going for quick profits at the expense of diluting these specialty brands longer term?

autopal - 3/20/2018 3:33:01 PM

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It is just you

LexSucks - 3/20/2018 5:11:43 PM

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its just you. The lower "M Performance" models perform really well. And don't have as hardcore a ride stiffness as the real "Ms"

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 3/20/2018 5:50:29 PM

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m, m, m, M. Ok. Whatever. So now all the lower m model buyers will say they have an m car and lads and ladies with a real M car will have to add in "Real" or "Actual" when they describe their car. A bit like the guys who pony up for a "Real" Porsche Turbo these days.... Sad.

MDarringer - 3/20/2018 7:31:35 PM

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Boredom

malba2367 - 3/20/2018 9:04:29 PM

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What I want to know is if they can find more places to place "M" badges on the m performance models.

mre30 - 3/21/2018 11:07:52 AM

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Trim package = profits = high depreciation

focal - 3/21/2018 11:29:37 AM

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I'm not a fan of the trim and appearance packages. Saying that, the M-Performance exhaust, suspension (real parts not the M-sport), wheels and better tires really make a performance difference. Well engineered. It's what I did to my F30. Great balance of daily use.