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Like I said, the 2012 M3 is going to a twin turbo inline 6 as is in the 335i (obviously will be different to the N54, however not sure what exactly since specs are not out yet).

The overall shape from camo pics I have seen on E90Post looks very similar with just a more aggressive look (more vents etc.) kind of like what the M5 has gone to. I'm quite happy about that because I love the E92 shape and am glad they are not changing it TO much.

Also means dads 2009 E92 335i won't look that dated :P

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Thought I would just update the info I posted above about the new M3.

Production ends on the M3 Sedan this October while the coupe and covertible will still be made until 2012.

While the sedan may not make a combeback in the new generation M3 it still isn't 100% confirmed.

Current estimates say that the new model may not be out until 2014 though.

However the newest news which is why I wanted to post this up is that the new M3 may be triple turbocharged! Reports indicate that the inline 6 may use the conventional twin turbo setup as the 335i does but also an additional third electric turbocharger! Interesting stuff indeed.

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So the third one will be independent of the exhaust if it's electric (not one turbo per 2 cylinders)? Interesting, wouldnt that make it more like a supercharger?

Also heard theyre likely to settle on a Vee configuration as opposed to the classic inline. Shame about that

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