BMW M3 Sixth-Gen Ends in 2027 with Final Manual CS Edition
BMW confirms the sixth-generation M3 will end with the 2027 model year, marking the CS Handschalter as North America’s sendoff for the manual version. Final production of the current M3 is expected in early 2027, while the next-generation M3 is planned for 2028 and will shift production to Dingolfing; an electric M3 is teased to arrive earlier, possibly next year, with a quad-motor ZA0 setup and a large battery. The new M3 is anticipated to keep a turbo inline-six in some form but may adopt mild-hybrid tech and, in some markets, be automatic-only with all-wheel drive, signaling the end of the traditional six-speed manual. BMW hints that M2/M4 manuals may survive a few more years, but the industry trend suggests manuals will fade by the decade’s end, so enthusiasts should act soon if they want a manual M3 (or related models).
