There’s been plenty of buzz around the next-generation BMW M3. Now, fresh details are starting to fuel the excitement. Yes, it’s going electric. Expect an 800-volt system and up to 700 hp for mind-blowing straight-line performance.
But BMW is not leaving petrolheads behind. A gas-powered version will be sold alongside the new electric M3. We are getting updates about what kind of engine might power this new generation of the M3.
BMW Boss Reveals Details to Top Gear
BMW Neue Klasse boss Dr. Mike Reichelt recently sat with Top Gear to discuss the M3’s future. Reichelt said that this next M3 will be the “best M car ever dynamically ” and feature a gas engine different from today’s version.
“We’re also going to offer (the M3) with a new type of six-cylinder engine, because we understand it may be early for some committed M fans to make the switch (to EVs). But we are convinced the fully electric M3 will hit new heights and reach new target groups, because it’ll behave completely differently,” he added.
What Might Power the Gas M3?
The current BMW M3 uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine that produces up to 523 hp. This “new type” of six-cylinder might be a hybrid evolution of the current S58 powerplant. Some experts believe it could match the electric version’s 700-hp output or come close.
One thing’s for sure: BMW fans can expect thrilling performances regardless of their chosen version.
No Four-Cylinder Downsizing for the M3
BMW clarified that shrinking the M3’s powerplant is not part of the plan. The company already confirmed that the M3 lineup would find it “really difficult” to move to a four-cylinder engine. In future versions, performance fans can still count on big power and classic engine layouts.
Meet BMW’s Heart of Joy
The next M3 will also introduce a new control system called the Heart of Joy. This system was previewed on BMW’s Vision Driving Experience concept, promising a major tech upgrade. It unites the steering, drivetrain, braking, energy recuperation, and charging into one fast-thinking control unit.
BMW says it processes information ten times faster than the current generation, delivering sharper dynamics and better precision. The Neue Klasse BMW 3 Series will debut this year and should arrive in showrooms by early 2026.
The M3 will follow after, and it is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027 for global markets. Performance fans, the next chapter of the BMW M3 story is almost here — and it’s looking incredible.
Conclusion
The next BMW M3 is shaping into a bold blend of tradition, innovation, and pure driving excitement. Whether you love petrol engines or want cutting-edge EV power, BMW is building something special for every kind of driver.
With a brand-new gas engine and breakthrough performance tech, this M3 will redefine what enthusiasts expect from future performance cars. As launch dates approach, excitement continues to grow — and it’s clear the M3 legacy is far from over.
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