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robg · 09-01-2022, 05:14 PM

Note the use of the word "electrified" in that article... I suspect that the next M3 will have some type of hybrid system but wont be a full EV. Maybe they'll also offer a sister model (kind of like the i4 and 4 series) that is full EV in the next gen but I bet the car that's actually branded "M3" will still have an ICE engine of some sort. Not that its something to be excited about--- the latest C63 AMG is a hybrid that makes use of a 4 cylinder turbo. At that point, just go full EV. Its not like the "character" of a 4 cyinder is going to warm the hearts of enthusiasts.

09-01-2022, 05:14 PM	#8
robg Carmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,244	Note the use of the word "electrified" in that article... I suspect that the next M3 will have some type of hybrid system but wont be a full EV. Maybe they'll also offer a sister model (kind of like the i4 and 4 series) that is full EV in the next gen but I bet the car that's actually branded "M3" will still have an ICE engine of some sort. Not that its something to be excited about--- the latest C63 AMG is a hybrid that makes use of a 4 cylinder turbo. At that point, just go full EV. Its not like the "character" of a 4 cyinder is going to warm the hearts of enthusiasts.