Updated
Updated · BMWBLOG · Jul 18
2028 BMW M3 Prototype Reveals Updated 3.0-Liter S58 Sound as Euro 7 Testing Advances
Updated
Updated · BMWBLOG · Jul 18

2028 BMW M3 Prototype Reveals Updated 3.0-Liter S58 Sound as Euro 7 Testing Advances

3 articles · Updated · BMWBLOG · Jul 18

Summary

  • A camouflaged 2028 BMW M3 G84 prototype was filmed at the Nürburgring, offering an early listen to what appears to be BMW’s revised S58 inline-six.
  • The twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine has been reworked with pre-chamber ignition for Euro 7 compliance, and BMW M boss Frank van Meel recently said the S58 now sounds better.
  • The test car also hints at wider M3-specific fenders, optional carbon-ceramic brakes and an all-glass Skyroof, while a flax-based natural-fiber composite roof is expected to be standard.
  • Reports still point to a mild-hybrid setup rather than a plug-in hybrid, a change that could push the next M3 to xDrive-only and likely end the manual gearbox.
  • BMW is expected to unveil the regular next-generation 3 Series first, with the electric M3 due in 2027 and the gasoline M3 likely following in 2028.

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