M3 - never has such a small name packed so much punch. A performance yardstick against which other sports coupes have been measured for more than 15 years, M3 is the product of BMW M division's considerable engineering might and its belief in the compact, straight-six coupe philosophy. For the benefit of driving enthusiasts everywhere, the third generation version is a slap in the face for those that predicted the E46 M3 would be overweight and lack the hard edge for which the original became famous. On the contrary, M3 MkIII is an automotive masterpiece, substantially raising the bar for BMW's own six-pack supercar concept by offering even greater performance, more poise and a bigger dose of passion than ever before. If ever there was proof the Munich maker has not been resting on its formidable laurels, the new M3 is it.