<E46 M3, Coupe, etc.>

["Sawwa, Christopher" <CSawwa@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Peter Mueller was asking about info on the new E46 M3. Also, I belive
that due to very limited amount of information on the subject out there,
It's a good idea to share. Consequently, here's what I know about the
upcoming E46 M3 and Coupe, we all know the E46 Sedan.

1. It will be the new body style (E46) so it's a pretty safe bet that if
you like the new E46 body, you'll love the new M3. 
2. Engine wise, I don't know too much, other than the new M3 is suppose
to be the same for the US and Europe, unlike the E36 M3. This means to
me that the europeans will see a decrease in specs, while hopefully US
will see some increase.
3. Price whould be at least bit higher than the current M3.
4. The only pics of E46 other than the 99' 328i, 323i and some UK bound
318i and 316i (whatever possessed them to do the 316...) that I saw, was
a computer generated pic of a E46 coupe, based on the E46 sedan. The E46
coupe incidentally is suppose to hit the US market in spring of 1999.
So, if you or anybody else come across any non sedan E46 pics PLEASE let
me know :P
4.5 Something I read about E46 Coupe said that it will be a hatchback,
or more precisely it's trunk will open with the rear window going up
with it.

If anybody know any more on the topic, please share the data.

TIA,

Chris Sawwa,
ICF Informataion Technology Inc. 

96' E36 328is Montreal Blue, Sport Pkg.

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