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A NEW DIMENSION.

A NEW DIMENSION.

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The first-ever BMW M3 Touring.

For the first time in its history, BMW M is launching a BMW M3 Touring. Pictures, interviews and a new video series: Here are the latest news.

28 March 2022

Never say never: here is an exclusive first look at a completely new model from BMW M – the first-ever BMW M3 Touring. The combination of M specific high performance, an increase in available interior space and the intelligent functionality of a Touring model make the BMW M3 G81 a very special vehicle.

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BMW M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive [1] :
Fuel consumption combined in l/100 km   10.4
CO2 emissions combined in g/km   235
CO2 class   G
WE ARE M - THE M3 TOURING STORY.

WE ARE M - THE M3 TOURING STORY.

A dream comes true: for the first time in its history, BMW M’s model range will be complemented by a BMW M3 Touring. This is the BMW M3 Touring story, which takes us in seven episodes from the development process to the ultimate endurance test on the Nordschleife.

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THE M3 TOURING. FAST LAP NORDSCHLEIFE.

THE M3 TOURING. FAST LAP NORDSCHLEIFE.

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5 POWERFUL FACTS:

  • The first-ever BMW M3 Touring
  • 6-Cylinder M TwinPower turbo engine
  • Five doors and a highly variable luggage compartment
  • M DNA in a Touring model
  • Development process reaches the next level

M TYPICAL APPEARANCE.

A BMW M3 Touring prototype.

A 6-cylinder M TwinPower turbo engine beneath the bonnet has been confirmed. The widened axles, conspicuously large front air intakes and four exhaust tailpipes at the rear leave little doubt that the iconic M DNA will be clear for all to see, even with the car’s new body design. One thing is already certain: the BMW M3 Touring is set to take the combination of racing-oriented performance and everyday practicality to the extreme.

ICONIC PACK.

ICONIC PACK.

Who's the new kid on the block? Experience the BMW M3 and M4 cars in their natural environment.

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INTENSIVE TESTING REACHES NEXT LEVEL.

The extensive development process that the new BMW M3 Touring has been going through is proof that it is first and foremost a BMW M3. The test drives of its intensive testing and tuning programme also have taken place on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the high-speed oval in Nardo, the Sachsenring in Germany and the Tyrolean Alps. They are the prelude to the creation of a premium mid-range class estate car that has never before provided so much driving fun and precision, nor offered more functional utility in a thoroughbred sports car.

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Q&A – BMW M3 TOURING.

M Inside: We ask the experts.

The developers of the first BMW M3 Touring, Hagen Franke and Robert Pilsl, with a prototype.

The developers and their work: Hagen Franke and Robert Pilsl.

Hagen Franke, Product Manager BMW M3 Touring and Robert Pilsl, Project Head BMW M3 Touring, are already looking forward to the launch of the new M automobile. As true product experts, both had a lot to consider during the car’s development stages. We spoke to them.

What makes the new BMW M3 Touring stand out from your point of view?
Hagen: Like no other car, the new BMW M3 Touring will represent the fascination of superior driving dynamics and practicability and the larger space on offer in an estate car concept in a very competitive segment. In doing so, it will, typically for a BMW M3, be nothing less than the benchmark for driving dynamics in a vehicle with five seats, five doors and greatly increased stowage space.

 

High performer or family member, king of the curves or touring companion, sports car or cargo champion? What is the BMW M3 Touring?
Robert: First and foremost, it’s a BMW M3 – with all the qualities of driving dynamics and characteristics that have represented this model series for several generations. This is supplemented by the typical BMW, flexibly usable Touring concept characteristics. But it will definitely be more a racehorse than a workhorse.

 

Let’s look at the user value: What can you get into the boot of the BMW M3 Touring?
Robert: A few crates of drinks, a grille and other party utensils. Sports stuff, equipment like a mountain bike, surf board, skis. Kids, including a pram and about 30 balloons. If necessary even a washing machine.

The BMW M3 Touring is unique. Uniquely dynamic. Uniquely uncompromising. Unique in character.
Hagen Franke

Product Manager BMW M3 Touring

For what type of driver was the BMW M3 Touring developed?
Hagen: For us and anyone who likes dynamic, autonomous driving on highways and motorways or just the everyday joy of taming the urban jungle. In short, for everyone for whom there isn’t quite enough space available in the BMW M3 Sedan and the seating position in the X3 M is too high.

 

What’s the best thing about the new M3 Touring?
Robert: That’s easy: the driver’s seat!
Hagen: If I had to choose a characteristic, it would probably be the rear end with the wider wheel housings.

 

Can the M3 Touring keep pace with the M3 Sedan and the M4 Coupé in terms of dynamics?
Robert: Wait and see!
Hagen: I’ll just say this: The M3 Touring will get a tailgating warning if it gets too close to its sister models.

BMW M3 Touring prototype.
The first M3 Touring contains all the know-how and the technology from the current BMW M3 and M4 family. Starting with the 510 hp motor, the M specific axles, from the wide tyres which are ideal for the driving dynamics to the wide-body chassis – everything that belongs in a proper BMW M3.
Robert Pilsl

Project Head BMW M3 Touring

HISTORY.

A high-performance M automobile combined with the variability of a Touring model? This idea excited the engineers at BMW M already back in the mid-1980s. After an elaborate development phase, BMW M presented the first BMW M5 Touring to the world in 1992. The public was thrilled: No competitor model in this class had the performance of the M automobile, which was largely hand-built in Garching by Munich.

The fourth generation of the BMW M5 was the first Touring to bear the M badge after an interruption of twelve years. The model with the legendary 10-cylinder engine and 507 hp was already a sports car for individualists as a sedan – as a Touring it achieved rarity status. In 2000, the M GmbH presented the BMW M3 Touring Concept. With its concept designed for maximum dynamics, the prototype was a pointer to the future.

Would you like to find out more about the BMW M Touring models? Here they are.

BMW M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive [1] :
Fuel consumption combined in l/100 km   10.4
CO2 emissions combined in g/km   235
CO2 class   G

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[1] Performance data of petrol engines apply to vehicles using RON 98 fuel. Fuel consumption data apply to vehicles using reference fuels in accordance with EU Regulation 715/2007. Unleaded RON 91 and higher with a maximum ethanol content of 10% (E10) may also be used. BMW recommends RON 95 fuel. For high-performance automobiles, BMW recommends RON 98 fuel.

Range depends on various factors, in particular: individual driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, heating/air conditioning, pre-conditioning.

For plug-in hybrid: Electric drive depending on battery charging level.

For plug-in hybrid: At temperatures below freezing, the fully electric drive system is only available after a few kilometres of driving, once the battery has heated to operational temperature.

For plug-in hybrid: Composed of combustion engine drive and electric drive. Electric drive depending on battery charging level.

For models with Boost function: Temporary uprating <10 seconds in excess of specified nominal value.

The models illustrated include optional equipment. Due to regular software updates, screen designs in the communication may differ from the actual screen design in your car.

All vehicles, equipment, combination possibilities and varieties shown here are examples and can differ in your country. In no way do they constitute a binding offer by the BMW M GmbH. Visit your local BMW website or see your authorised BMW M Retailer for accurate details on the offers in your country.

Official data for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, power consumption and electric range was determined in accordance with the prescribed measuring procedure and corresponds to European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the applicable version. For ranges, data determined as per WLTP takes into account any optional equipment (available on the German market in this case). For vehicles that have been newly type approved since 1 January 2021, only the official data according to WLTP exists. For more information about NEDC and WLTP measuring procedures visit www.bmw.com/wltp

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