The next-generation BMW M3 sedan has been snapped by CarAdvice�??s spy photographers while traversing snow-covered roads while undergoing winter testing.
Seen for the first time in white paint rather than the black of� previous prototypes, the latest� BMW M3 test car�??s boot spoiler and bigger carbon ceramic brakes show development of the new sports sedan is continuing to progress.� The larger stoppers feature six-piston calipers at the front, compared with the four-piston calipers seen on earlier F80 M3 prototypes.
Already confirmed to be powered by a turbocharged in-line six-cylinder engine rather than the current car�??s naturally aspirated V8, BMW� is yet to officially announce how many turbos will be� incorporated in the unit. While a twin-turbo set-up has been suggested in the past, the use of three turbochargers, as per the 3.0-litre 50d diesel engine in the BMW X5 and X6 M Performance models,� has also been rumoured for the new four-door hero model.
BMW Australia�??s Piers Scott told CarAdvice the new M3 sedan and coupe would launch together for the first time in around 18 months�?? time.
�??The timing for those two cars is expected to be mid-year 2014,�?� Scott confirmed.
While the BMW M3 sedan will keep the long-standing moniker going, the two-door coupe variant is almost guaranteed to wear an M4 badge as per the German manufacturer�??s latest naming adjustment for the model range.
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