BMW M3 (F80)

The BMW M3 (F80) was the M3 version of the F30 3 Series, built from 2014 to 2018 only as a saloon, because the coupe and convertible had moved to the new 4 Series range as the M4. It was unveiled together with the F82 M4 at the 2014 North American International Auto Show and was the first turbocharged M3, with the S55 twin-turbocharged straight-six giving 317 kW and 550 newton metres, up from 309 kW and 400 newton metres for the V8 it replaced. The roof is carbon fibre and the bonnet and front quarter panels are aluminium to save weight. The kerb weight was 1,621 kg, and the top speed was limited to 250 km/h, or 280 km/h with the optional M Driver's package. A Competition Package in 2016 raised power to 331 kW, the design was updated for the 2016 and 2018 model years, and production ceased in October 2018 because of the extensive changes needed to meet the WLTP emissions rules.