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BMW M3 xDrive

The controversial-looking G80 BMW M3 has behind that toothy snout turned out to be a far better-resolved performance car than the F80 generation that preceded it, by most accounts. All that turbocharged torque is met with a chassis that can handle it, presenting a balanced rather than scary driving experience. Still, that twin-turbo six is a meaty machine even in the new car, which is where BMW’s latest xDrive system comes in. It’s part of what makes the M5 above a boon and part of why many are saying they prefer the M3 that sends power to all wheels. The M3 xDrive is getting praise from all sides for how it handles that tower of performance and how the powered front wheels only add to the experience. Yes it’s heavier, yes it’s bigger but it seems the M3 has evolved into quite the all-round package. It couldn’t be more different from the original we mentioned earlier and yet the new M3 xDrive is proving to be a frontrunner as an all-time great M car. To think there’s a Touring version of this coming soon…