The BMW M3 was once a road-going race car; and the original model which debuted in the late 1980s is still regarded as one of the best-handling cars ever built.
But two decades on, drivers demand more comfort and more power, so the latest BMW M3 is the first to pack a V8 and now offers a staggering 414bhp.
The standard 3 Series is a handsome car; more so in its two-door coupe guise. But the BMW M3 is more pumped up in every way.
While the exterior is all bulging muscle and aggression, the BMW M3's cabin is a remarkably sober affair.
The front of the BMW M3 is as spacious as any other 3 Series: plenty of room in all dimensions for both driver and passenger.
Now we're talking - this is the BMW M3's home turf. The power steering is operated hydraulically rather than electrically for added 'feel'. The steering offers enough feedback to exploit the car's balanced chassis, and our test drivers found its on-road prowess among the best of the current performance car crop.
With more than 400bhp on tap via its 4-litre V8 engine, the BMW M3 is no slouch. It'll despatch 62mph in just 4.8 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 155mph. And it sounds simply sensational while doing it.
At more than £50,000, the new BMW M3 is the costliest yet, and after specifying a few options, the car's first buyer could be looking at a £60,000 bill - not far off the asking price for a new Porsche 911.The standard BMW 3 Series coupe, on which the M3 is based, has a good reputation for reliability.
The current BMW 3 Series received a full five star rating for adult occupant protection in the EuroNCAP crash test programme, while it achieved four stars for child protection.
The fourth generation of the BMW M3 is surely the best yet. With a potent V8 engine mated to a balanced chassis and responsive steering.
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