Power to the wheels

from Travel car magazine design.

by John Doe

All-wheel drive dual engine

Power to the

wheels.

An iconic sports sedan born to be driven.

BMW M3

The original sports sedan adds exhilaration to your every drive with

stunning design features, innovative technology, and engine efficiency.

BMW M3 Sedan (BMW M3) - rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive sedan class “D” with factory index G80. The sixth generation of the most powerful version of the 3 Series. The premiere show of the model took place on September 23, 2020. For those who like to discuss changes In the M3 tradition, this sedan will provide a topic for debate. As well as lovers to speculate about design. But first things first. Under the hood of the most powerful sedan In the 3 Series line is a 3.0-liter engine with two monoscroll turbines, fuel injection at a maximum pressure of 350 bar, variable valve timing (Double VANOS) and valve lift (Valvetronic). Recoil - 480 liters. s. (6250 rpm) and 550 Nm (in the range of 2650-6130 rpm). The Competition version is even more productive: 510 forces and 650 Nm; cutoff set to 7200 rpm. Paired with the standard version of the motor, a six-speed “mechanics” works, and Competition is equipped with an 8-speed Steptronic with DriveLogic function (provides three different switching modes). And now - about the traditions. For the first time In the history of the M3 sedan is offered not only with rear-wheel drive, but also with allwheel drive M xDrive. It is equipped with three operating modes: standard 4WD, with a lot of torque to the rear axle 4WD Sport and fully rear-wheel drive 2WD (DSC stabilization is turned off, the driver remains on his own with the car). The mono-drive version with “mechanics” accelerates to the first 100 km / h In 4.2 s (3.9 In the Competition version equipped with automatic transmission). Top speed is 250 km/h, although the optional M Driver's Package allows the limiter to be moved up to 290 km/h Better handling compared to the base sedan was influenced by increased body rigidity (struts In the engine compartment, front subframe with an additional plate, spacers on the bottom and a rear subframe rigidly attached to the body), adaptive M-suspension and rear differential. The steering is equipped with a gear ratio change system, more durable M-brakes are installed (in front - six-piston mechanisms with a fixed caliper, at the rear - single-piston floating ones). By the way, the driver can choose from two settings for the reaction of the brake pedal to pressing. The front and rear axles are equipped with discs of different sizes (18- and 19-inch, respectively) and tires of different widths (275/40 and 285/35).

In this generation, the appearance of the sports sedan is very different from the base models. First of all, the branded radiator grill attracts attention, the dimensions of which greatly exceed the same elements of the simple 3 Series (which caused a lot of discussion). But even without it, there are enough differences: an aggressive body kit In a circle (with black elements on the bottom), more pronounced wheel arches, four exhaust pipes, a carbon fiber roof (you can order a panoramic one for free), a spoiler on the trunk lid. Full LED light is standard, while adaptive light with BMW Laserlight is available as an option. Inside, occupants can expect adjustable frontrow sports seats and elements In the company’s M-division colors (on the steering wheel and gear knob). The basic upholstery is black Merino leather. For an extra charge, bucket seats with a carbon fiber base are available, with which you can use multi-point sports seat belts.