BMW Ends Production of the G80 M3 After 2027, Marking the Final Manual-Shift Model

BMW confirmed the sixth-generation G80 M3 will end production after the 2027 model year, with the final unit slated for February 2027. The limited-run M3 CS Handschalter, featuring a six-speed manual, will be the last manual-shift M3.

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Since its 2020 debut, the G80 M3 has been BMW’s flagship sport sedan. The North-American-only CS Handschalter joins a list of special editions, while manuals in the M2 and M4 phase out as demand falls.

BMW M3: When Does Production End?

2020: G80 M3 debut; July 2027: limited-run CS Handschalter production (U.S., 40 for Canada); Feb 2027: final G80 built; 2027: electric ZA0 launch; 2028: gasoline G84 with new six-cylinder; ~mid-2029: plug-in-hybrid release.

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Product planner Scott Stirling (U.S.) confirmed 2027 as the final model year. M-division head Frank van Meel warned new manuals are unlikely. Dr. Mike Reichelt said the next gasoline M3 will use a “new type of six-cylinder engine.”

BMW M3: When Does Production End?

CS Handschalter limited production (40 for Canada) at $108,450; standard 2027 M3 starts $80,650. ZA0 electric M3 will feature a quad-motor drivetrain and >100 kWh battery. G84 gasoline M3 keeps the twin-turbo 3.0-L engine, adds a six-cylinder mild-hybrid, and may be automatic-only with AWD.

BMW M3: When Does Production End?

Enthusiasts argue the loss of a manual-shift M3 erodes BMW’s driving heritage. Critics cite torque limits of six-speed manuals and a shrinking buyer pool, warning the M2 and M4 may also disappear.

BMW M3: When Does Production End?

Sources differ on the final build date, some saying “February 2027” and others “sometime in February 2027.” BMW has not confirmed an M4 CS Handschalter or a special-edition M3 Touring.

BMW M3: When Does Production End?

The electric ZA0 M3 is slated for 2027, preceding the gasoline G84 in 2028. A plug-in-hybrid M3 is expected ~18 months later. Stirling hinted an M4 CS Handschalter could “theoretically” happen if demand materialises.

BMW M3: When Does Production End?

• “Even so, the writing is on the wall for manuals, with M boss Frank van Meel recently hinting that the six-speed manual is unlikely to survive into the next decade: 'It’s going to be quite difficult in the future to develop completely new gearboxes because the segment in the market is quite small, and the suppliers are not so keen on doing something like that.” — Frank van Meel, M-division boss

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• “new type of six-cylinder engine,” — Dr. Mike Reichelt, Neue Klasse project lead

BMW M3: When Does Production End?

• “View post: The Real Threat To Classic Cars Might Not Be EVs, But The Heirs Who Get Them Key Points The G80 BMW M3 will cease production after the current model year.” — Autoblog report

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