Spy photographers have snapped the 2020 BMW M3 on
numerous occasions, but the model has apparently been caught undisguised on the
assembly line. The image was posted on Facebook earlier today and it shows the rear
end of a car which is claimed to be the upcoming M3. While nothing is official,
the sedan is certainly more aggressive than the M340i.
The model features aggressive black
side skirts and that is theme is continued on the rear bumper as there’s black
trim which surrounds a sporty diffuser. The latter component is body-colored
and has cut outs for a four-tailpipe exhaust system. There isn’t much else to see, but
the car has shadowline trim and a larger rear spoiler. We can also get a
glimpse of bulging rear fenders and lightweight alloy wheels.
The company hasn’t said much about the upcoming
model, but BMW M boss Markus Flasch has confirmed the sedan will use the same
3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine as the X3 M and X4 M. He also
said the base model will have 473 hp, while the Competition
variant will be rated at 503 hp.
At the time, Flasch confirmed the car will be
equipped with an all-wheel drive system that is “very similar” to the one used
in the M5. As a result, the system will likely be defeatable so owners can
enjoy a proper rear-wheel drive burnout.
Rumors have also indicated there will be a so-called
‘Pure’ variant with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. That
remains to be seen, but Flasch could have hinted at this when he said “We will
also do rear-wheel drive cars, purer ones too and a manual stick shift.”
