A while back, we
broke some news from one of our sources inside BMW that claimed the next-generation of
BMW M3 (G80) will have two flavors: rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The former will come with a six-speed manual option and the latter will be automatic only.
We’re now hearing a report that the rear-driven model will be called “Pure”, according to
Car Magazine.
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We already knew that the upcoming rear-drive BMW M3, “sDrive” if you will, will have less power than the all-wheel drive model. That’s because its manual gearbox can’t handle the same amount of torque as the ZF eight-speed automatic can and, according to BMW, beefing up the manual will only make its shift quality worse.
According to Car Mag, the BMW M3 Pure will even look a bit different. It will get a unique front fascia, unique wheels and some unique interior bits. Though, this isn’t to make it a budget model, rather to make it seem like a more special model.
Q:
https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/01/18/g80-bmw-m3-pure-will-be-rear-wheel-drive-model-with-three-pedals/