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Refreshed 2025 BMW M3 Spied Testing As Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Rival

Spy photographers recently captured a refreshed 2025 BMW M3 testing out on public roads. Upon release, the German super sedan will continue to serve as a rival to the track-capable Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.

Spied in Germany, this prototype features heavy camouflage on the front fascia, indicating that the exterior design of the front end of the upcoming 2025 M3 will be revised. Interestingly, the side- and rear-profile of the luxury sedan appears to be largely the same as the current 2024 model.

Side profile of 2025 BMW M3.

However, that’s not to say that these areas will be a complete carryover from the 2024 M3. It’s possible that BMW may introduce new taillight graphics and the likes to help jazz up the refreshed Beamer.

Also pictured here are enormous brake calipers, black wheels, and Michelin tires.

On the inside, there appears to be a camouflage blanket covering the dashboard. This is certainly peculiar, as the M3 received the 3 Series line’s new curved display as well as other dashboard, center console and trim changes for the 2023 model year.

Although further details on the upcoming 2025 BMW M3 are few and far between, it’s expected to enter production in July 2024.

As previously mentioned, a revised M3 would square up against the CT5-V Blackwing track monster. Looking forward, the Cadillac CT5 lineup, which includes the high-performance CT5-V Blackwing, will likely receive a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 or possibly 2024.5 model year. Although General Motors has been mute as to what updates the super sedan will boast, it’s widely expected to feature a restyled front fascia with new lighting signatures.

Additional updates are also likely to be found inside the cabin, where the CT5 will feature a large interior display not unlike that found inside the eventually revised Cadillac Escalade.

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing prototype.

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing prototype

Under the hood, the powertrain options for the refreshed CT5 are expected to remain largely the same, which includes the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, rated at 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, the twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 LGY gasoline engine, rated at either 335 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque or 360 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque depending on tune, and the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine, rated at 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque.

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing prototype.

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing prototype

In regard to structure, the Cadillac CT5 rides on the GM Alpha 2 platform. Production takes place at the GM Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan for all markets except for China, where the luxury sedan is produced at the GM Cadillac Jinqiao plant in Shanghai.

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  1. BMW went sure went full “1958 Edsel” on their front grilles…

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  2. The M3 is usually compared to the CT4-V Blackwing, especially the base M3, which is still available with a 6-speed manual. Engine output, weight, and overall size are similar to the CT4, NOT the CT5 BW. The M5 is the comparator to the CT5 V BW. While the M3 is a bit more expensive than similarly equipped CT4-V BW, it’s WAY cheaper than the CT5-V BW as well.

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    1. That’s not really the way it works.

      3 Series is a D segment vehicle.
      CT5 is a D-segment vehicle, albeit being larger than the norm.

      Also, most M3s are sold at prices closer to those of the CT5-V Blackwing, very few are base models. The M2 transacts closer to where the CT4-V Blackwing is.

      Meanwhile, the 5 Series, including the M5, transact $20K higher higher than CT5-V Blackwings.

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  3. I thought that the BWs were being discontinued because of poor sales.
    A real shame because they have great engines but the design is straight garbage. The interior of the BWs is not on par with BMW.
    Plus the M3 with less power will stomp the BWs!

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