Anytime we bring up the upcoming G80 BMW M3, we must mention its new kidney grille layout. It’s the elephant in the room each and every moment the M3, or M4 for that topic is discussed. Yet, we still don’t comprehend exactly how it’s going to look when it ultimately hits production, as we’ve only truly seen it in full while wearing heavy camouflage. Nevertheless, render artist Kolesa has created a render of the next-gen BMW M3 with a scheme that’s likely going to be quite comparable to the final production car.
In this new render, we see what is basically a G20 BMW 3 Series body with the grille of the forthcoming M3/M4 digitally engrafted onto its front. It also gets the identical aggressive matching hood lines that we’ve seen from other exposures and spy photos. So it looks very much like what we can assume the final product will look. To be straightforward, it doesn’t look as revolting as I personally thought it will.
The render doesn’t resemble to take into account all of the extra aggressiveness the M3 will have over the regular 3 Series. So its fenders aren’t widened out, its side skirts aren’t really lower, it lacks M mirrors and it just doesn’t have the appearance of a conventional M car.
As the render holds, as a G20 3 Series with an M3 grille and an M8 side air vent, it looks okay. Though, throw in the aforementioned extra aggression that the next-gen M3 has to bring in and it might not look so bad.
One point is for certain, though, the BMW M3 will be a beast to drive. In its base form, the G80 BMW M3 will pack under the hood about 473 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, possible thanks to its twin-turbocharged 3.0 liter I6 a six-speed manual will also be offered in this same form.
Unfortunately, it is automatic-only for the 503 horsepower beast ‘Competition’ model. So it will be the regular one you will want, as you’ll have a twin-turbo, manual, rear-wheel drive M3.
Its looks are still persisting to polarize the fanbase. So you’re either going to love it notwithstanding its funky looks or hate it, in spite of them.
Spy Photos Source: AutoGespot
