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BMW M3 to Feature 600 HP Mild Hybrid Powertrain—No Plug-in Hybrid Here!

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BMW Unveils High-Performance Sedan M3 with Mild Hybrid Technology
Controversial Design Revealed?

BMW M3 Rendering / Carscoops

BMW’s high-performance M lineup is joining the electrification movement, but rather than fully embracing plug-in hybrids like some of its competitors, the upcoming BMW M3 is expected to take a different route. Following the criticism aimed at the BMW M5 for its heavier plug-in hybrid system, BMW appears to be focused on keeping the M3 light and nimble despite the shift towards hybrid technology.

Here’s a look at what’s in store for the upcoming M3 as BMW redefines the future of high-performance sedans.

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BMW M3 Rendering / Carscoops

Combustion and Electric Variants to Be Offered

The new BMW M3 is expected to have an inline-six internal combustion engine, but mild hybrid (MHEV) technology will be applied instead of a plug-in hybrid system. This move contrasts with the approach taken by competitors like the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S, which features a 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid producing 680 horsepower but faces criticism for its increased weight due to the battery.

BMW’s decision to prioritize a lighter, mild hybrid system reflects the company’s commitment to retaining the M3’s agile handling and avoiding the bulk associated with plug-in hybrids, a common complaint with the new M5.

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Neue Klasse Platform to Underpin the New M3

The next-generation M3 will be built on BMW’s new Neue Klasse platform, debuting with the iX3 SUV. This platform will serve as the foundation for both internal combustion and electric versions of the M3 and the new 3 Series slated for release after 2026. The platform’s flexibility supports BMW’s gradual transition towards electrification while preserving the M3’s high-performance pedigree.

Officials from BMW’s M Division explained that if a plug-in hybrid’s purely electric mode does not offer a significant range advantage, “there is no reason to add weight to the system,” highlighting the brand’s intent to avoid unnecessary complexity and weight in its designs.

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Power Output Expected to Exceed 600 Horsepower

While specific performance figures for the new M3 have yet to be confirmed, estimates suggest that the next-generation M3 will generate over 600 horsepower. This marks a significant increase from the current M3 Competition, which produces 510 horsepower, highlighting the M3’s ongoing evolution toward greater power and performance.

The electric version of the M3 is expected to debut in 2027, with the internal combustion engine model following suit. Meanwhile, BMW is reportedly testing a high-performance model based on the i4, equipped with four electric motors and producing over 1,100 horsepower, further demonstrating BMW’s commitment to electrification across its M lineup.

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