The next-generation F80 BMW M3, caught testing around the homeland, has let its voice be heard, and the suspicions are that a V6, not a BMW-traditional inline six, rumbles through those pipes.

A more aggressive grille and significantly sharper body lines instantly set the new one apart, but perhaps the biggest news is Audi’s newfound commitment to including functional exhaust outlets.

with an impressive combination of outright punch and theatre from its 3-litre turbocharged V6 engine. It drives well too, with a more discernible edge to its dynamic package. BMW’s incoming ...