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BMW M3 Overview

The 2025 BMW M3 continues to uphold its reputation as a driver-focused sports sedan, offering a balance of performance, practicality, and refined design. Powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six engine, the standard M3 delivers 473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, it achieves 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, or 3.9 seconds with the eight-speed automatic transmission available on Competition models, which boost output to 523 horsepower.

Updated styling includes a revised grille, new head- and taillights, and expanded paint options like Dakar Yellow. Inside, the cabin features BMW’s latest curved display running iDrive 8.5, integrating a 12.3-inch information screen and 14.9-inch control panel. While some physical buttons have been removed, the layout remains intuitive. The standard bucket seats offer ample support, and the rear seats provide decent space for adults, complemented by a large trunk.

On the road, the M3 exhibits sharp handling and balanced dynamics, with rear-wheel drive providing engaging feedback. Adaptive suspension ensures a comfortable ride, even on winter tires. Starting at $77,875 (including delivery), the M3 is a compelling choice for enthusiasts, particularly with its manual transmission—a rare offering in its class—promising an involving, analog driving experience in a digital age.

Located about a half-hour from Penticton, the Main Circuit at Area 27 Motorsports Park is a seamless ribbon of pavement curvaceously draped over rolling hillsides surrounded by open skies and fields and a 360-degree view of the mountainous BC horizon largely uncluttered by signage and guardrails and infrastructure.

Paved in a continuous pass, there aren’t even any seams in the asphalt—not on the half-mile straight, not on the 357 feet of elevation change per lap, and not on any of the 16 corners. One of those corners is a tricky double-apex deal (one apex is blind!) with a quick undulation separating the two and offering to rapidly lighten the rear of your car mid-corner to giggle-eliciting effect.

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