The next-generation BMW M3 is in store for some radical changes and we’ve caught it testing in its favourite environment – Germany’s legendary Nürburgring. 

 

For the first time ever, the M3 is going electric with the recently unveiled M Neue Klasse Concept giving us a great look at the new EV super saloon’s design. M3 purists needn’t despair, though, because the next-generation model will also be offered with a petrol engine, which we’ve just spied being put through its paces. 

 

The petrol and electric M3s will share more than just a name, because as we can see the design will be closely aligned, too, as is the case with the upcoming regular electric i3 and 3 Series models.