That’s not to say the F80’s interior isn’t pleasant ... The M3’s infotainment is dealt with by BMW’s much copied iDrive system. It’s perhaps not as logical as a touchscreen set ...

The F80 M3 marked a significant shift for BMW’s performance sedan ... V8 and 567 horsepower in a more aggressive and distinctive design. With a 0-60 mph time of around 4.0 seconds, the X6 ...

Over the years, tweaks to the BMW’s chassis and drivetrain calibration helped, but it wasn’t until the M3 Competition version arrived that the F80 M3’s potential was finally realised.