The new V8 powered M3 is here. Adam Towler is one of the first journalists to drive it. Is it worthy of the badge?
An all-new BMW M3; it doesn’t happen very often - around every seven years or so. And with the arrival comes expectation, and lots of it. This is the car that has repeatedly redefined what a ‘small’ sports saloon should be. But this time it’s different again. Not least, the switch to V8 power after two generations of the wonderful straight ‘six’ and a big increase in price – up to £50,695 in the UK. And there're talented rivals too - the Audi RS4 for example, not to mention the forthcoming C63 AMG.
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