{"id":83867,"date":"2025-10-01T11:03:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T15:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83867"},"modified":"2025-10-01T11:03:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T15:03:20","slug":"2028-bmw-m3-g84-spy-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83867","title":{"rendered":"Next-Gen BMW M3 (G84) Spied With Quad Exhaust and Neue Klasse Styling"},"content":{"rendered":"

BMW is gearing up for the next chapter in the M3 Sedan\u2019s legacy, with the next-generation ICE model\u2014officially confirmed by BMW M CEO Frank van Meel in recent interviews<\/a>. Now, the first spy photos of an early mule prototype have surfaced, offering enthusiasts their first glimpse of the upcoming performance sedan in motion.<\/p>\n

A Mule with Widened Fenders and M Hardware<\/h3>\n

The prototype caught testing isn\u2019t yet wearing its production body. Instead, it sports makeshift widened fenders, a hallmark of early development cars designed to test new chassis dimensions and suspension geometry without revealing final design cues. Even in this early stage, the stance looks bold and aggressive.<\/p>\n

Behind the camouflage, some key M details are clearly visible. The mule is fitted with cross-drilled brake discs front and rear, clamped by large M-specific calipers for maximum stopping power. The car also rides on M aluminum rims, another sign that BMW engineers are already fine-tuning the high-performance hardware. At the rear, the signature quad exhaust pipes confirm that this is no ordinary 3 Series, keeping alive a design tradition stretching back to the E46 M3.<\/p>\n

Camouflage and Neue Klasse Design Cues<\/h3>\n

Like most early BMW test cars, the G84 mule relies on heavy camouflage and plastic cladding to disguise its production details. Still, some features are hard to miss. Up front, the prototype clearly shows a departure from today\u2019s oversized kidney grille, moving toward the elongated, horizontal grille design seen on recent Neue Klasse concepts and the upcoming M3 Electric (ZA0)<\/a>. The grille is flanked by dual LED headlights on each side, though the front bumper remains covered by thick plastic panels, keeping the final shape under wraps.<\/p>\n

The side profile reveals retractable door handles, another Neue Klasse hallmark<\/a>, while at the back, a subtle trunk spoiler and the trademark M quad exhaust pipes stand out. The taillights, however, are completely covered by the plastic disguise, leaving their final design a mystery for now.<\/p>\n

Powertrain: Mild-Hybrid Six-Cylinder, No Manual<\/h3>\n