[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-m3-touring-is-finally-here\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-m3-touring-is-finally-here\/","headline":"BMW M3 Touring Is Finally Here\u2026","name":"BMW M3 Touring Is Finally Here\u2026","description":"It\u2019s been a long wait, but the time has finally arrived. Celebrating 50 years of BMW Mand debuting at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed, we have finally been introduced tothe brand new BMW M3 Touring. W has dabbled with prototypes in the past, with an E30 that never made it intoproduction, and an E46 generation M3. But this brand new, highly anticipated modelexcels even the old M5\u2019s 5.0 litre V10 with its\u2019 510PS (375kW) twin-turbo straight six,putting power to all […]","datePublished":"2022-07-13","dateModified":"2022-07-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/feature-image-1-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/feature-image-1-1.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-m3-touring-is-finally-here\/","about":["BMW","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":397,"keywords":["50 years","BMW M3"],"articleBody":"It\u2019s been a long wait, but the time has finally arrived. Celebrating 50 years of BMW Mand debuting at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed, we have finally been introduced tothe brand new BMW M3 Touring.W has dabbled with prototypes in the past, with an E30 that never made it intoproduction, and an E46 generation M3. But this brand new, highly anticipated modelexcels even the old M5\u2019s 5.0 litre V10 with its\u2019 510PS (375kW) twin-turbo straight six,putting power to all four wheels in a 0-62mph time of just 3.6 seconds.The interior by far outclasses the M5, with its\u2019 clean dashboard embellished withcutting edge 12.3 \/ 14.9 inch information displays, which would have looked alien in2009 when the last M-powered Touring went off sale.The big news is that this powertrain is four-wheel-drive only; it\u2019s been exclusivelylaunched in Competition x drive spec, and won\u2019t be offered with less power or fewerdriven axels. The top speed is limited to 155mph, but the optional M Driver\u2019s packageincreases the maximum velocity to 174mph, while you can also spec a track pack thatbrings carbon ceramic brakes and M\u2019s opinion-splitting carbon bucket seats. Itscooling and oil supply systems are designed to handle extremely high longitudinal andlateral dynamic forces on the track, and the M-specific exhaust system withelectrically controlled flaps generates a desirable grumble, adding the cherry on topof the performance experience.Comfort is key, with features including three-zone automatic climate control, theBMW Live Cockpit Plus including BMW Maps navigation system, ambient lighting, thehi-fi speaker system, and the interior and exterior mirror package. It wouldn\u2019t be acar-of-the-future without it\u2019s automated driving and parking systems. Front CollisionWarning, Speed Limit Display with no-overtaking indicator, Lane Departure Warningand Park Distance Control come as standard. Among the available options are theDriving Assistant Professional with Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Active CruiseControl with Stop-go function, traffic light detection and Active Navigation, plus theParking Assistant with Reversing Assistant.\u201cOur message is that it\u2019s a Touring that drives like an M3, not an M3 that drives like aTouring.\u201d It\u2019s probably worth mentioning that in four-door form, xDrive M3s nowoutsell rear-drive\u2026 If they were to sit in the front and not look behind, I think mostdrivers wouldn\u2019t feel whether it\u2019s a Touring or a saloon. That\u2019s what was reallyimportant to us,\u201d says M Division\u2019s Head of Development, Dirk H\u00e4cker."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"BMW M3 Touring Is Finally Here\u2026","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-m3-touring-is-finally-here\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]