Next-gen BMW M3 to come in both ICE and EV forms — All Details

Enthusiasts can finally take a long breath after knowing that the M3 is going well to the next generation with the same sweet inline-6 engine. BMW will have an all-electric M3 to entice the environment-conscious buyers, which is a far better way than cutting off 2 cylinders like its German competitor. Read on to know more about the next-gen BMW M3 ICE and EV forms.

Next-gen BMW M3 to retain petrol power

As per a recent report by Autocar UK, BMW M CEO Frank van Meel revealed the brand's electrification plans and how they plan to adapt to the future propulsion system with their M division. Due for the year 2028, the next-gen BMW M3 will take its design from the Neue Klasse concept, which will also underpin the new-gen 3-series.

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The S58 3.0-litre straight six petrol engine, which currently powers the M3 and a load of other BMWs, is compliant to the latest emission norms and capable of meeting more stringent norms up ahead. “We’re also working on the newest emissions regulations on combustion engines. We’re planning to keep up our combustion cars as well,” said van Meel, confirming petrol power for the new-gen M3. 

Thankfully, BMW is taking a multi-powertrain approach with its new cars rather than developing platforms for each. We have seen both ICE and EV propulsion being supported by just one platform, in the case of cars like the 4-series, 5-series and 7-series. The new 3-series is only going to take this forward with far superior packaging. 

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Quad-motor M3!

Now that we know that the M3 will have a singing straight six, let’s talk about the electric M3, the details of which are genuinely impressive. The highlight is a quad electric motor setup, which is one motor for each wheel. This setup is unheard of in the compact class of performance cars since most use a two-motor setup and the extreme performance versions take that to three. The benefits of a quad-motor setup is immense when it comes to handling as it can support real-time torque vectoring at each corner, thereby massively impacting the dynamics. More details of the electric M3 will follow soon and dare I say, the electric M3 is far more intriguing than the ICE.

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