[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lazy-facelift-bmw-m3\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lazy-facelift-bmw-m3\/","headline":"Lazy facelift for BMW M3","name":"Lazy facelift for BMW M3","description":"BMW\u2019s M3 hot saloon has been given the lightest of facelifts for 2017. After applying minor updates to the 4 Series and M4 Coupe in January, BMW has gifted its iconic high performance saloon new headlights and err, nothing else really. New tail-lights were introduced to the M3 in 2015 and the ever-so-slightly revised front-end sees the arrival of new LED hexagonal lights with the same lighting signature as the latest 5 Series. As a result, placing the old alongside […]","datePublished":"2017-02-01","dateModified":"2017-02-02","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"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\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?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\/2017\/02\/feature-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/feature-1.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lazy-facelift-bmw-m3\/","about":["Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":236,"keywords":["bmw","BMW M3","BMW M4","Facelift","saloon"],"articleBody":"BMW\u2019s M3 hot saloon has been given the lightest of facelifts for 2017.After applying minor updates to the 4 Series and M4 Coupe in January, BMW has gifted its iconic high performance saloon new headlights and err, nothing else really.New tail-lights were introduced to the M3 in 2015 and the ever-so-slightly revised front-end sees the arrival of new LED hexagonal lights with the same lighting signature as the latest 5 Series.As a result, placing the old alongside the revised model is like the world\u2019s toughest game of spot the difference.Under the bonnet is the same engine as before: a three-litre twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder unit, producing 425bhp.Previously, it could get the M3 up to 62mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 155mph, and it is highly unlikely that will have changed with the minor revisions.Adding the Competition Pack boosts power output by 20bhp, which helps snip the 0-62mph sprint to bang-on four seconds.In a way, you can\u2019t blame BMW for being lazy when facelifting the M3. It was already pretty brilliant car anyway and with a new 3 Series due in 2018, an all-new M3 is likely to follow the year after. For the time being, we\u2019ll be more than happy to\u00a0put up with this slick saloon for another two years.If you would like to get your hands on the ”new” M3, it goes on sale next month."},{"@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":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sports Performance And Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Lazy facelift for BMW M3","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lazy-facelift-bmw-m3\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]