Yup, for real. The next generation 3 series, code named F30, will include a hatchback version named the GT3. Similar to the current 5 series "Grand Touring" (GT5), the smaller 3 series car will be more "lifestyle oriented and sportier."

 

Audi add about 2nd place comes to mind

 

The have also tried to pull an RS with their M3 GTS; however, (and I own a BMW), I know what I'd rather have (and it doesn't have the blue n' white roundel on it )





http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/04/bmw-m3-gts-unveiled/

 

3200 PLUS POUNDS AND 450 HP FOR 170K!!!!! ARE THESE GUYS ON CRACK!!!!!


im sure some will sell but damn not the best bang for your buck...you can get better performance from a standard gt3 for 50k less AND have radio ac and glass windows...

wow who would have thought the gt3 could be seen as a bargain !!

george

 

you need to compare european prices. a well equipped M3 sedan in germany is $120K easily. i think this is the reason BMW didn't bother selling this car in North America. Not enough volume and they would take a bath on it if they had to lower the price to equalize it out. We are lucky we get GT3's and RS at such bargain prices…very lucky.

 

Bargain in the USA, and Russia too? It is the other way around; cars are way over-priced in other countries.

I feel sorry that blokes in other countries have to over-pay for vehicles.

By that same token for smaller cars that are cheaper in the USA have a crappier build quality here vs their counterparts in other places where they cost more and can put more into quality!

Sorry for going off topic here