BMW is saying goodbye to this popular gas sports car, but a new performance EV will step in
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- BMW will end production of the G80 gas‑powered M3 in February 2027, marking the final model year of the sixth generation.
- Scott Stirling, BMW M’s North American Product Manager, confirmed that the 2027 model year is the last for the G80 edition, and the limited‑edition CS Handschalter was chosen as the final version.
- BMW plans to introduce a gas‑powered G84 M4 in summer 2028, creating an 18‑month gap without a new‑powered M3 after the G80 ends.
- BMW will launch an all‑electric M3 next year, built on its new M eDrive architecture with Gen6 eDrive components, promising 30% longer range and 30% faster charging than the previous Gen5 platform.
- M3 will use four wheel‑mounted motors delivering roughly 800‑900 hp from a >100 kWh battery, and the related i3 50 xDrive AWD offers up to 440 mi (EPA) or 559 mi (WLTP) range.
Why it matters: BMW’s M3 customers lose the last gas‑powered model in Feb 2027, while early adopters of the upcoming EV gain access to a high‑performance electric sedan with 800‑900 hp, shifting the brand’s performance line toward electrification and potentially boosting EV sales.
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