下一代宝马3系将于2018年发布,而新一代M3(和M4轿跑车)则将于2020年底发布。新车与现行版一样仍将搭载直列六缸引擎，但输出功率将提升之368千瓦/500马力，比现在版增加51千瓦/69马力。为了提升功率，新车将采用双电动涡轮增压器和注水系统。虽然标准版3系将配备较软底盘，但M3底盘将更突出运动特性，采用可调悬挂减震和可开闭防倾杆。另外，M3还将配备主动转向和扭矩矢量控制及ABS和稳定控制系统。同时新车重心进一步降低，轮距和轴距都将进一步增加。此外还将采用更大刹车盘，自适应悬挂，改款全驱等配置。

 

Report says next BMW M3 will have 500 HP thanks to electric turbo and water injection

A new report from Automobile Magazine sheds some light about what to expect from the next generation BMW M3.

 

The next generation 3-Series (codenamed G20) is expected to come out sometime in 2018 and will obviously spawn a new M3 (and M4 Coupe) likely before the end of the decade. It is believed the high-powered duo will continue with an inline-six engine just like the current cars but output will be boosted to as much as 500 HP (368 kW), representing a significant 69 HP (51 kW) increase. This will be possible by adopting a pair of electric turbochargers as well as a water injection system as previewed in the 2015 M4 Coupe MotoGP safety car.

 

As for the regular 3-Series, it will allegedly provide a softer ride but at the same time a sportier chassis featuring adjustable suspension dampers and switchable anti-roll bars. Moreover, expect an active steering system and torque vectoring working together with the ABS and stability control systems. The new 3-Series should boast a lower center of gravity and is believed to get wider tracks and a stretched wheelbase.

 

Other goodies planned for BMW's compact sedan include beefier brakes, adaptive suspension, revised AWD with faster torque distribution, reduced-friction wheel bearings and even aluminum & carbon fiber compound wheels.