Bmw M3 F80 Review

With the later competition-package cars - like the one we borrowed for Mid-O heroics - BMW tamed the loss of grip when the S55's fat midrange hits. No new M3 is ever as good as the previous M3, it seems. But when the F80 generation launched in 2014 it faced a tougher reception than most.

For starters, the coupe wasn't even called the M3 any. Fifth-Generation BMW M3 Facelift The F80-generation BMW M3 had a relatively short production life, and received small updates in 2016 before getting its final (but rather modest) facelift for its. Moving into the E92, BMW debuted a 4.0-liter V8, the only V8 in M3 history, making 414 horsepower.

The F80 M3 switched to a twin-turbo inline-six, breaking the tradition of naturally aspirated engines and producing 425 horsepower. Finally, the G80 M3 's twin-turbo six now delivers up to 503 horsepower, pushing performance to new levels. BMW's latest M3 is easier to love on the racetrack than it is in the daily grind.

The BMW M3 has become a fundamental part of the performance car world since its introduction in 1988. Track days or a Nürburgring tourist lap wouldn't be complete without at least one M3 of. Full review of new (to me) F80 M3 Comp! All times are GMT -5.

The time now is 03:06 PM. The BMW M3 F80, produced from 2012 to 2019, is a high-performance version of the 3 Series that has garnered a cult following among automotive enthusiasts. Renowned for its exhilarating driving dynamics, aggressive styling, and advanced technology, the F80 M3 is often seen as the pinnacle of the M3 lineage.

In its softest settings, the M3 is an easy to control, docile beast. The throttle is progressive and suspension supple enough to give purpose to the aforementioned scattering of M badges as without them, you could easily forget you're behind the wheel of one of BMW's best drivers cars. BMW's fifth generation 'F80'-series M3 came solely in four-door form and featured turbo power for the first time.

Under the bonnet, there was a smaller straight-six 3.0-litre engine with greater power for track heroics you'd never think could so effectively be combined with the more mature manners of a sensible sports saloon.