In recent days, the focus has been on the electric BMW M3 (ZA0), for which the designers at Garching provided a very concrete preview with the M Neue Klasse Concept. However, for many previous M3 customers, the second variant of the G80 successor will be even more interesting, as the BMW M3 (G84) will also feature a new high-performance sedan with a combustion engine.
Several designs, created by zephyr_designz without the use of AI tools, show what the BMW M3 with an inline 6-cylinder engine might look like. The preview is painted in a color reminiscent of Urban Green, comes with yellow daytime running lights, and features an interesting solution for the kidney grille: while the black band between the headlights is completely closed in the case of the electric i3 and serves as a stage for a kidney grille created using light graphics, the black band here again performs its classic function as an air intake with kidney struts.
View Price on AmazonA large portion of the air demand can be covered by the central air intake in the lower area of the front apron, but it's possible that the M GmbH will also use a similar solution to optimize engine compartment airflow for its new gas-powered M3. The rear features an exhaust system with four tailpipes, which unmistakably indicate the presence of a gasoline engine. Some details, such as the extremely widened fenders, may not be quite as radical in the series production model and are more reminiscent of a widebody kit from the tuning scene.
It remains to be seen how the M GmbH will technically position the G84. Unlike the current M5 or the new Audi RS 5, it will not be a plug-in hybrid, which should allow for a weight similar to that of the current M3 generation. The current variety of variants with manual and automatic transmissions, as well as rear-wheel and all-wheel drive, will likely not be available for the next gas-powered M3; instead, the company will probably focus on one or two particularly in-demand variants, with an eye on costs.
It's practically certain that the G84 will stand in the shadow of the electric BMW M3 (ZA0) with M eDrive when it comes to lap times: against the high-tech setup with four electric motors and wheel-selective torque distribution, the gas-powered M3 will likely be no match. The gap appears to be so large that M CEO Frank van Meel didn't want to make a secret of the performance ranking between the two G80 successors in an interview about a year ago.
Source: bimmertoday.de
