The automotive industry is gradually shifting towards an inevitable electric future, yet not all hope is lost – at least not yet. Despite introducing an all-electric M3, BMW’s M Division remains committed to the traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) recipe.
This forthcoming electric M3 will be built on the Neue Klasse platform, capable of supporting up to one megawatt of power, equivalent to 1,340 horsepower (1,360 ps). While BMW has yet to announce specific power figures for the M3 EV, it is anticipated to surpass its ICE-powered counterparts.
However, the future of the conventional BMW M3 remains intact for another generation, as reported by BMWBlog. Codenamed the G84, this next-gen M3 is expected to retain its hallmark straight-six engine with twin turbos.
Despite the challenge of meeting Euro 7 emission standards, BMW aims to keep the M3 in compliance. Partial electrification is a plausible route, though the possibility of maintaining a purely ICE configuration remains.
This approach, particularly if retaining rear-wheel drive and offering a manual transmission option alongside the dual-clutch transmission, would cater to purists.
Anticipated to utilize the CLAR platform with potential modifications, the next-gen BMW M3 is slated for a late 2027 or early 2028 release. Considering the age of the current model, which is projected to be seven to eight years old by then, it underscores the longevity of BMW’s M3 lineage.