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Originally Posted by gatorfast
Interesting. What is he saying there? The next M4 will not simply be a 2 door version of the M3 but something completely different?
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I don't think it will be "completely different" - they'll still share similar versions of the CLAR vehicle matrix and most drivetrain components - but the implication is that it will have its own visual identity similar to how the M6 (now M8) is not merely an M5 coupe.
The important point in the context of market timing is that the M3 would then no longer borrow its front end from the M4. This would free up the M3 to go into production earlier, no longer having to wait for the M4. We should know soon if this is happening for certain. More revealing G80 spy shots should arrive shortly if this is the plan, and more importantly, they would need to reveal that the M3 is sharing the 3 Series headlights (which it already appears is the case, but given the camo and how similar the Series coupe/sedan headlights look in the current generation, its not 100%).