BMW's M3 Concept

A peek at what BMW's next performance icon may look like is available at Geneva with the introduction of the M3 Concept Car. Around the car's high-revving V8 heart is entirely new and purposely-built bodywork, sharing only doors and trunk lid with the 3 Series coupe it is based on. The front fascia sports three large air intakes for greater engine cooling, while the aluminum hood features two additional intakes and a Powerdome bulge hinting at the performance that lies beneath.Other exclusive styling elements include pronounced wheel arches, side gill vents, aerodynamic exterior mirrors, side skirts and a rear spoiler to help convey a muscular stance. Most notable is the car's carbon fiber roof structure - which both shaves weight and lowers the car's center of gravity - a feature also found on the M6. A layer of clear finish exposes the carbon fiber to help show off the technologically advanced nature of the next M3.