A new BMW M3 is on the way and according to reports,
will hit the market as a 2021 model. It could also be sold in a plethora
variations. According to BMW Blog, the German automaker will initially sell the
2021 M3 in three forms: Pure, Base, and Competition. The ‘Pure’ will be the
lightened version of the three and feature the least amount of power,
potentially around 444 hp from its 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder. The
‘Base’ model will then sit in the middle of the range with 475 hp. Topping out
the 2021 BMW M3 family will be the 500 hp Competition.
In order to cater towards as many customers as
possible, a host of drivetrain configurations will be available. While it
remains to be confirmed, it is possible the M3 Pure will arrive with rear-wheel
drive and a six-speed manual transmission while both the Base and Competition
models will use BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed
automatic transmissions. Common among all three will be an M differential and
adaptive suspension.
The range-topping BMW M3 Competition could also
arrive with carbon ceramic brakes as standard. BMW engineers will also
allegedly be able to save roughly 65 kg of weight from each of the
M3 versions. In terms of styling, we can expect to see the
typical array of M features found through the existing high-performance family.
This means they’ll be modified front and rear bumpers, lightweight and
aggressive wheels, unique interior configurations, and colored brake calipers.
