BMW M CEO Frank van Meel says the electric M3 will borrow the name from its ICE counterpart when it arrives in 2027. The next-gen gas car follows in 2028.

BMW's next M3 will arrive as both a 1,000bhp electric model and a petrol straight-six. Discover what's changing, key specs and when both versions launch.

BMW M CEO Frank van Meel says the electric M3 will borrow the name from its ICE counterpart when it arrives in 2027. The next-gen gas car follows in 2028.

BMW M boss Frank van Meel says next year's all-electric M3 will outpunch the six-cylinder models' 543 hp. While 1,000 hp is possible, it won't happen.