It is probably one of the most anticipated car launches of the year. Any time a new M model is due for release enthusiasts are keen to know if it still sets the standard and maintains giant-killing abilities.
Well, engineers have been hard at work developing the next generation BMW M3 (saloon) and M4 (coupe). The new models have been pounding laps at difficult race circuits and even been tried out by DTM pilots for their approval.
The cars are scheduled to be launched next year, with a public showing at the Detroit Motor Show and the international media ride and drive events shortly thereafter. But it seems we may get a glimpse of the production models as early as this week.
Creators of the Playstation driving game Gran Turismo are about to launch the sixth edition of their popular franchise. The firm has already had extensive access to the M twins as these cars feature in GT6, which launches worldwide this Thurday December 12. Rumour has it that BMW will also unveil the M4 and M3 in full production guises at the same time, and we will be glued to our computers to see the new cars.
This excerpt from the Gran Turismo website:
Present at Ronda and Ascari Race Resort for the launch of Gran Turismo 6 was a camouflaged version of the yet-to-be-launched BMW M4 Coupé. The stunning new car – shown publicly only as a concept until now – will go on sale in 2014. Thanks to an innovative collaboration with BMW “M” GmbH, Polyphony Digital enjoyed unprecedented early access to the car during its development phase in order to meticulously recreate the M4 Coupé for Gran Turismo 6. It will be made available through a free update shortly after the release of GT6, allowing car enthusiasts around the world to drive it before it arrives in BMW showrooms. More news on the unveiling is expected soon!
