BMW has released a new video that reveals
a lot of details about the upcoming G80 M3. The video showcases the M3
prototype doing some hot laps on the Nurburgring race track. The new video
affirms that the G80 M3 is nearing the production and will be offered in
rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive layout.
First and foremost is that it gets a wider
stance than the regular 3-Series, courtesy the flared-out fenders. It also gets
some extra air vents on the front facet, while the rear facet gets quad exhaust
tips. All of this will together help the M3 pack in some aggression in
comparison to the 3-Series. Furthermore, complementing the overall aesthetics of
the car are the bigger alloy wheels and wider tyres.
The 2021 G80 M3
is likely to borrow mechanicals from the X3 M. The high-performance SUV draws
power from a twin-turbo 3.0L V6 petrol engine. It is offered in two
configurations – 473 HP and 503 HP. However, the torque output remains
identical in both the configurations at 600 Nm. With these figures, the X3 M is
capable of reaching a tonne in just 4.21 seconds. Since the G80 M3 will be a
lighter car than the X3 M, expect it to be even quicker. If rumours are to be
believed, the G80 M3 will come with a 6-speed MT with the rear-wheel-drive
layout. The all-wheel-drive model, on the other hand, will get an 8-speed
automatic transmission.
However, the brand has been tight-lipped
about the car’s specifications; they have revealed the fuel-consumption and CO2
emissions. The figures stand at 10.5L for every 100 km and 239 g/km for the
fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions, respectively. Interestingly, these figures are identical to
that of the X3 M. The new-gen BMW M3 is likely to make its official debut by
the end of this year, and will take on the likes of Mercedes-Benz AMG C63.
