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      09-13-2019, 07:56 AM   #93
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Originally Posted by SteveSpy View Post
So this means that the M3 had a 2019 model year, and then a 2 year gap, and then a 2022 model year will be released. This is unusual. From the E46 to the E92, there was a one year gap (no MY2007) and again frommthe E92 to the F90 another one year gap (no MY2014) but now a two year gap between M3 MYs?? Warum???
There are multiple mistakes in your post. Let me address each of them.

First, there was no E46 M3 sedan, so that generation is not valid as a point of comparison.

Secondly, the E90 M3 ended with MY2011. Production stopped in late December 2011.

Finally, there was no MY2019 F80 M3. It ended with MY2018 in October 2018.

Furthermore, as I said in my last post, the F80 M3 started production in early 2014 as MY2015. So there were no M3 sedans produced for just about two years - from January 2012 through December 2013. However, even more germane to the discussion - look at those model years. Even though it was only a two calendar year gap between the E90 M3 and F80 M3, there were in fact three model years skipped - MY2012, MY2013, and MY2014.

So then, if we project that same event chain onto the current timeline it would be:

1. Final F80 M3 as MY2018, ends late 2018 (already happened).
2. No M3 for two years - all of 2019 and all of 2020. Thus, no MY2019, MY2020, or MY2021 M3.
3. First G80 M3 as MY2022 in early 2021.

Hopefully the horse is dead and fully beaten now?

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Originally Posted by solstice View Post
If I recall correctly the old convertible has overlapped production with the new coupe and sedan before? I can’t say I’m sure since I’m not a vert. guy.
No, I don't believe that has ever happened.
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