There's snow disguising BMW's next 3-Series Coupé

14th March 2006

Our photographers saw this undisguised two-door as it was put through its paces by engineers - and it leaves little to the imagination. Based on the saloon, the sporty coupé's more pronounced grille helps to identify the newcomer, and combines with a subtly revised bumper and new headlights to give a more purposeful look. Other BMW styling cues include the hockey-stick C-pillars and sweeping profile.

The mags scoop also reveals the look of the forthcoming 3-Series flagship, the 335Ci. Powered by a fresh 3.0-litre 330bhp turbo, the newcomer will head a range which will also use top-end units from the existing saloon line-up.
Performance fans will have to wait for the flagship M3 version, though - it will feature a 400bhp V8 powerplant, and should arrive in dealers next year.