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Response:

Calculated Shard: 73 (from laksa147)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa073.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thedrive.com/news/bmw-just-leaked-unannounced-m-cars-on-its-own-website\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thedrive.com/news/bmw-just-leaked-unannounced-m-cars-on-its-own-website\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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The former is, of course, the all-wheel-drive version of\nthe popular sports coupe\n; the latter figures to be the top-flight version of the new,\nNeue Klasse 3 Series\nuntil the\nnext proper M3\narrives later, likely for 2028. It’s worth noting that, at the time of this article’s publication, the Shop site is down; attempting to visit it results in an error.\nIt seems that while the M2’s page had a configurator-like image of the car, the M350’s had no such picture. That’s honestly disappointing because we’ve been very interested to know how the refreshing design of\nBMW’s Neue Klasse sedan concept\nwill translate to production. Neither page had specs or pricing either, so we’re left to our own imaginations on those, too.\nDon’t expect the xDrive flavor of the M2 to look really any different from the rear-wheel-drive one.\nBeverly Braga\nIf you have any concerns that these xDrive variants foretell a lack of rear-wheel-drive counterparts, don’t;\nBMWBlog\nassures us that the good old manual and RWD M2 will continue, and the 3 will remain RWD in its cheaper trims as well.\nWe may be waiting some months for official confirmations of these prematurely introduced vehicles, though. Being 2027 models, they won’t launch until close to the end of the year, but we should at least get that peek at the next generation of BMW’s bread-and-butter sedan over the summer.\nGot a news tip? Send us a line at tips@thedrive.com","attrs_markdown":"[![The Drive Logo](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Logo_TD_svg_38b8b2-1.svg?quality=85)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/)\n\n[![The Drive Logo](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Logo_TD_svg_38b8b2-1.svg?quality=85)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/)\n\n- [Latest](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/latest)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/news)\n  - [News by Brand](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/news-by-brand)\n  - [The Downshift](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/the-downshift)\n  - [Spy Photos](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/spy-photos)\n  - [Car Tech](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/tech)\n  - [Culture](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/culture)\n  - [Deals](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/deals)\n  - [Racing](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/accelerator)\n  - [Trucks](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/trucks)\n  - [Video Games](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/video-games)\n  - [Watch This](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/watch-this)\n- [Car Reviews](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/car-reviews)\n  - [The Drive Awards](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/the-drive-awards)\n- [Merch](https:\/\/www.blipshift.com\/collections\/the-drive)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/newsletters)\n- [Video](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/the-drive-video)\n- [Podcast](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/podcast)\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/news) [News by Brand](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/news-by-brand) [BMW News](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/bmw-news)\n\n# BMW Just Leaked Unannounced M Cars on Its Own Website\nThe all-wheel-drive M2 is nearing launch, alongside an M Performance version of the Neue Klasse 3 Series.\n\nBy [Adam Ismail](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/adam-ismail)\n\nPublished  Feb 27, 2026 11:16 AM EST\n\n[0](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/bmw-just-leaked-unannounced-m-cars-on-its-own-website#comments)\n\n[Add The Drive (opens in a new tab)](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=thedrive.com)\n\nAdding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results\n\n![2027 BMW 3 Series ICE spy shot](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SB12482_3Series_ICE.jpg?quality=85&w=1920)\n\nA spy shot of one of BMW's next-gen gas-powered 3 Series sedans.   *Stefan Baldauf\/SB-Medien*\n\n## The biggest car news and reviews, no BS\nOur free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday.\n\n[Terms of Service](https:\/\/recurrent.io\/terms-and-conditions\/) & [Privacy Policy.](https:\/\/recurrent.io\/privacy-policy\/)\n\nThough it doesn’t happen quite as often as it used to, sometimes, if you catch an automaker’s website when the stars align, you’ll see something not quite meant for your eyes. [BMW](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/bmw-news) is preparing some new M and M Performance models, and it’s already begun laying the groundwork online, as the good people over at *BMWBlog* have noticed.\n\nThe [shop.bmwusa.com](https:\/\/shop.bmwusa.com\/) site was briefly updated with details of a 2027 M2 xDrive and M350xDrive, [according to the outlet](https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2026\/02\/27\/2027-bmw-m350-xdrive-inadvertently-listed-company-website\/). The former is, of course, the all-wheel-drive version of [the popular sports coupe](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/car-reviews\/2026-bmw-m2-cs-first-drive-review); the latter figures to be the top-flight version of the new, [Neue Klasse 3 Series](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2027-bmw-3-series-i3-ev-spy-shots) until the [next proper M3](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/bmws-electric-m3-has-four-motors-and-a-special-battery) arrives later, likely for 2028. It’s worth noting that, at the time of this article’s publication, the Shop site is down; attempting to visit it results in an error.\n\nIt seems that while the M2’s page had a configurator-like image of the car, the M350’s had no such picture. That’s honestly disappointing because we’ve been very interested to know how the refreshing design of [BMW’s Neue Klasse sedan concept](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-sedan-previews-bmws-return-to-simpler-designs) will translate to production. Neither page had specs or pricing either, so we’re left to our own imaginations on those, too.\n\n![2025 BMW M2](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2205.jpg?strip=all&quality=85&w=1920)\n\nDon’t expect the xDrive flavor of the M2 to look really any different from the rear-wheel-drive one. *Beverly Braga*\n\nIf you have any concerns that these xDrive variants foretell a lack of rear-wheel-drive counterparts, don’t; *BMWBlog* assures us that the good old manual and RWD M2 will continue, and the 3 will remain RWD in its cheaper trims as well.\n\nWe may be waiting some months for official confirmations of these prematurely introduced vehicles, though. Being 2027 models, they won’t launch until close to the end of the year, but we should at least get that peek at the next generation of BMW’s bread-and-butter sedan over the summer.\n\n*Got a news tip? Send us a line at tips@thedrive.com*\n\n[![Adam Ismail Avatar](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/24\/IMG_2867-scaled.jpg?quality=85&w=102&h=102&crop=1)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/adam-ismail)\n\n## [Adam Ismail](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/adam-ismail)\n### Senior Editor\n\nBacked by a decade of covering cars and consumer tech, Adam Ismail is a Senior Editor at The Drive, focused on curating and producing the site’s slate of daily stories.\n***\n\n## Trending\n[![Harbor Freight engine swap into Hisun UTV](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Harbor-Freight-UTV-Hero-1.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/cant-afford-a-20k-polaris-swap-a-harbor-freight-engine-into-a-chinese-utv)\n\n[Builds](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/builds)\n\n[Can’t Afford a \\$20K Polaris? Swap a Harbor Freight Engine Into a Chinese UTV](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/cant-afford-a-20k-polaris-swap-a-harbor-freight-engine-into-a-chinese-utv)\n\nBy [Caleb Jacobs](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/caleb-jacobs)\n\n[![Nissan Announces Huge Turnaround Plan To Cut Models and Keep the Good Stuff](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Heartbeat_linup_3840_2160pix_JPEG.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/nissan-announces-huge-turnaround-plan-to-cut-models-and-keep-the-good-stuff)\n\n[Nissan News](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/nissan-news)\n\n[Nissan Announces Huge Turnaround Plan To Cut Models and Keep the Good Stuff](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/nissan-announces-huge-turnaround-plan-to-cut-models-and-keep-the-good-stuff)\n\nBy [Joel Feder](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/joel-feder)\n\n## More in BMW News\n[![BMW M Neue Klasse prototype on snow](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BMW-M-Electrified-Arjeplog-_046-copy.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/bmws-electric-m3-has-four-motors-and-a-special-battery)\n\n[BMW’s Electric M3 Has Four Motors and a Special Battery](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/bmws-electric-m3-has-four-motors-and-a-special-battery)\n\nBy [Adam Ismail](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/adam-ismail)\n\n[![Trio of BMW M cars in a soundproof room.](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23-at-2.11.15-PM.jpeg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/the-electric-bmw-m3-could-sound-like-legendary-gas-powered-m-cars)\n\n[The Electric BMW M3 Could Sound Like Legendary Gas-Powered M Cars](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/the-electric-bmw-m3-could-sound-like-legendary-gas-powered-m-cars)\n\nBy [Stephen Edelstein](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/stephen-edelstein)\n\n[![2027 BMW iX3 M spy shots](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SB13159-e1762961794965.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2027-bmw-ix3-m-spy-shots)\n\n[Spied: This Is BMW’s First Electric M Car](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2027-bmw-ix3-m-spy-shots)\n\nBy [Caleb Jacobs](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/caleb-jacobs)\n\n[![BMW M2 shifter](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/P90553314_highRes_the-new-bmw-m2-06-20-copy.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/half-of-all-bmw-m2s-sold-are-manual-it-still-might-not-be-enough)\n\n[Half of All BMW M2s Sold Are Manual. It Still Might Not Be Enough](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/half-of-all-bmw-m2s-sold-are-manual-it-still-might-not-be-enough)\n\nBy [Adam Ismail](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/adam-ismail)\n\n[SEE MORE](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/bmw-news)\n\n## More in News by Brand\n[![BMW iX3](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BMW-Neue-Klasse-iX3-Hero.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2026-bmw-ix3-revealed-meet-the-blueprint-for-bmws-future)\n\n[2026 BMW iX3 Revealed: Meet the Blueprint for BMW’s Future](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2026-bmw-ix3-revealed-meet-the-blueprint-for-bmws-future)\n\nBy [Caleb Jacobs](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/caleb-jacobs)\n\n[![2027 BMW iX4 spy shots](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SB35077-e1762992313435.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2027-bmw-ix4-spy-shots)\n\n[Spied: 2027 BMW iX4 Proves Four-Door Coupe SUV EVs Are Coming](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2027-bmw-ix4-spy-shots)\n\nBy [Joel Feder](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/joel-feder)\n\n[![2027 BMW X5 Hero](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SB11651-HERO.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2027-bmw-x5-spy-shots)\n\n[Next-Gen BMW X5 Spied With Full-Width Kidney Grille](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2027-bmw-x5-spy-shots)\n\nBy [Byron Hurd](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/byron-hurd)\n\n[![The Next Mini Cooper Might Be Switching to RWD ](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/P90571649_highRes_the-mini-john-cooper.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/the-next-mini-cooper-might-be-switching-to-rwd)\n\n[The Next Mini Cooper Might Be Switching to RWD](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/the-next-mini-cooper-might-be-switching-to-rwd)\n\nBy [Beverly Braga](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/beverly-braga)\n\n[SEE MORE](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/news-by-brand)\n\n## More in News\n[![The BMW XM Label Red](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/P90499810_highRes_the-bmw-xm-label-red-copy.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/bmw-says-china-was-the-reason-for-its-massive-grille-phase)\n\n[BMW Says China Was the Reason for Its Massive Grille Phase](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/bmw-says-china-was-the-reason-for-its-massive-grille-phase)\n\nBy [Adam Ismail](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/adam-ismail)\n\n[![2028 BMW X7 Spied Lacking Futuristic Design](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SB31259_1d18ad.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2028-bmw-x7-spy-shots)\n\n[2028 BMW X7 Spied Lacking Futuristic Design](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2028-bmw-x7-spy-shots)\n\nBy [Joel Feder](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/joel-feder)\n\n[![2028 BMW M3 EV spy shots](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SB16855-e1756215167437.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2028-bmw-m3-ev-spy-shots)\n\n[2028 BMW M3 EV Caught Looking As Generic as Possible on Nurburgring](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2028-bmw-m3-ev-spy-shots)\n\nBy [Byron Hurd](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/byron-hurd)\n\n[![BMW iX3](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FK_BMW_iX3-Studio-010-e1757501719909.jpg?quality=85&w=768)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/bmw-plans-to-launch-40-new-cars-in-just-two-years-tds)\n\n[BMW Plans to Launch 40 New Cars in Just Two Years: TDS](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/bmw-plans-to-launch-40-new-cars-in-just-two-years-tds)\n\nBy [Joel Feder](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/authors\/joel-feder)\n\n[SEE MORE](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/news)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Logo_TD_svg_38b8b2-1.svg?quality=85&w=128&h=94&crop=1)](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/)\n\n## The biggest car news and reviews, no BS\nOur free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday.\n\n[Terms of Service](https:\/\/recurrent.io\/terms-and-conditions\/) & [Privacy Policy.](https:\/\/recurrent.io\/privacy-policy\/)\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/team)\n- [Watch on YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@drive)\n- [Merch](https:\/\/www.blipshift.com\/collections\/the-drive)\n- [Buy a Car](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/car-shopping)\n- [Get in Touch](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/team)\n\n- [Sitemap](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/sitemap)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/recurrent.io\/privacy-policy\/)\n- [Terms & Conditions](https:\/\/recurrent.io\/terms-and-conditions\/)\n## FOLLOW US\n### DISCLAIMER(S)\n© 2026 [Recurrent Ventures.](https:\/\/recurrent.io\/) All Rights Reserved.\n\nArticles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made.\n\nSome benefits of our Car Shopping program may not be available in your area. Please see [terms](https:\/\/thedrive.truecar.com\/terms\/) for details.\n\n[Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information]().\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/news)\n- [The Downshift](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/the-downshift)\n- [Spy Photos](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/spy-photos)\n- [Car Reviews](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/car-reviews)\n- [Features](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/features)\n- [Video](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/the-drive-video)\n- [Podcasts](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/podcast)\n- [Gear Deals](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/guides-and-gear)","attrs_readable_markdown":"![2027 BMW 3 Series ICE spy shot](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SB12482_3Series_ICE.jpg?quality=85&w=1920)\n\nA spy shot of one of BMW's next-gen gas-powered 3 Series sedans.   *Stefan Baldauf\/SB-Medien*\n\n## The biggest car news and reviews, no BS\nOur free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday.\n\nThough it doesn’t happen quite as often as it used to, sometimes, if you catch an automaker’s website when the stars align, you’ll see something not quite meant for your eyes. [BMW](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/category\/bmw-news) is preparing some new M and M Performance models, and it’s already begun laying the groundwork online, as the good people over at *BMWBlog* have noticed.\n\nThe [shop.bmwusa.com](https:\/\/shop.bmwusa.com\/) site was briefly updated with details of a 2027 M2 xDrive and M350xDrive, [according to the outlet](https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2026\/02\/27\/2027-bmw-m350-xdrive-inadvertently-listed-company-website\/). The former is, of course, the all-wheel-drive version of [the popular sports coupe](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/car-reviews\/2026-bmw-m2-cs-first-drive-review); the latter figures to be the top-flight version of the new, [Neue Klasse 3 Series](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/2027-bmw-3-series-i3-ev-spy-shots) until the [next proper M3](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/bmws-electric-m3-has-four-motors-and-a-special-battery) arrives later, likely for 2028. It’s worth noting that, at the time of this article’s publication, the Shop site is down; attempting to visit it results in an error.\n\nIt seems that while the M2’s page had a configurator-like image of the car, the M350’s had no such picture. That’s honestly disappointing because we’ve been very interested to know how the refreshing design of [BMW’s Neue Klasse sedan concept](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-sedan-previews-bmws-return-to-simpler-designs) will translate to production. Neither page had specs or pricing either, so we’re left to our own imaginations on those, too.\n\n![2025 BMW M2](https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2205.jpg?strip=all&quality=85&w=1920)\n\nDon’t expect the xDrive flavor of the M2 to look really any different from the rear-wheel-drive one. *Beverly Braga*\n\nIf you have any concerns that these xDrive variants foretell a lack of rear-wheel-drive counterparts, don’t; *BMWBlog* assures us that the good old manual and RWD M2 will continue, and the 3 will remain RWD in its cheaper trims as well.\n\nWe may be waiting some months for official confirmations of these prematurely introduced vehicles, though. Being 2027 models, they won’t launch until close to the end of the year, but we should at least get that peek at the next generation of BMW’s bread-and-butter sedan over the summer.\n\n*Got a news tip? Send us a line at tips@thedrive.com*","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	A spy shot of one of BMW's next-gen gas-powered 3 Series sedans. Stefan Baldauf/SB-Medien The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Though it doesn’t happen quite as often as it used to, sometimes, if you catch an automaker’s website when the stars align, you’ll see something not quite meant for your eyes. BMW is preparing some new M and M Performance models, and it’s already begun laying the groundwork online, as the good people over at BMWBlog have noticed. The shop.bmwusa.com site was briefly updated with details of a 2027 M2 xDrive and M350xDrive, according to the outlet . The former is, of course, the all-wheel-drive version of the popular sports coupe ; the latter figures to be the top-flight version of the new, Neue Klasse 3 Series until the next proper M3 arrives later, likely for 2028. It’s worth noting that, at the time of this article’s publication, the Shop site is down; attempting to visit it results in an error. It seems that while the M2’s page had a configurator-like image of the car, the M350’s had no such picture. That’s honestly disappointing because we’ve been very interested to know how the refreshing design of BMW’s Neue Klasse sedan concept will translate to production. Neither page had specs or pricing either, so we’re left to our own imaginations on those, too. Don’t expect the xDrive flavor of the M2 to look really any different from the rear-wheel-drive one. Beverly Braga If you have any concerns that these xDrive variants foretell a lack of rear-wheel-drive counterparts, don’t; BMWBlog assures us that the good old manual and RWD M2 will continue, and the 3 will remain RWD in its cheaper trims as well. We may be waiting some months for official confirmations of these prematurely introduced vehicles, though. Being 2027 models, they won’t launch until close to the end of the year, but we should at least get that peek at the next generation of BMW’s bread-and-butter sedan over the summer. Got a news tip? Send us a line at tips@thedrive.com
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By [Adam Ismail](https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail) Published Feb 27, 2026 11:16 AM EST [0](https://www.thedrive.com/news/bmw-just-leaked-unannounced-m-cars-on-its-own-website#comments) [Add The Drive (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=thedrive.com) Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results ![2027 BMW 3 Series ICE spy shot](https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SB12482_3Series_ICE.jpg?quality=85&w=1920) A spy shot of one of BMW's next-gen gas-powered 3 Series sedans. Stefan Baldauf/SB-Medien ## The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. [Terms of Service](https://recurrent.io/terms-and-conditions/) & [Privacy Policy.](https://recurrent.io/privacy-policy/) Though it doesn’t happen quite as often as it used to, sometimes, if you catch an automaker’s website when the stars align, you’ll see something not quite meant for your eyes. [BMW](https://www.thedrive.com/category/bmw-news) is preparing some new M and M Performance models, and it’s already begun laying the groundwork online, as the good people over at BMWBlog have noticed. The [shop.bmwusa.com](https://shop.bmwusa.com/) site was briefly updated with details of a 2027 M2 xDrive and M350xDrive, [according to the outlet](https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/02/27/2027-bmw-m350-xdrive-inadvertently-listed-company-website/). The former is, of course, the all-wheel-drive version of [the popular sports coupe](https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2026-bmw-m2-cs-first-drive-review); the latter figures to be the top-flight version of the new, [Neue Klasse 3 Series](https://www.thedrive.com/news/2027-bmw-3-series-i3-ev-spy-shots) until the [next proper M3](https://www.thedrive.com/news/bmws-electric-m3-has-four-motors-and-a-special-battery) arrives later, likely for 2028. It’s worth noting that, at the time of this article’s publication, the Shop site is down; attempting to visit it results in an error. It seems that while the M2’s page had a configurator-like image of the car, the M350’s had no such picture. That’s honestly disappointing because we’ve been very interested to know how the refreshing design of [BMW’s Neue Klasse sedan concept](https://www.thedrive.com/news/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-sedan-previews-bmws-return-to-simpler-designs) will translate to production. Neither page had specs or pricing either, so we’re left to our own imaginations on those, too. ![2025 BMW M2](https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2205.jpg?strip=all&quality=85&w=1920) Don’t expect the xDrive flavor of the M2 to look really any different from the rear-wheel-drive one. Beverly Braga If you have any concerns that these xDrive variants foretell a lack of rear-wheel-drive counterparts, don’t; BMWBlog assures us that the good old manual and RWD M2 will continue, and the 3 will remain RWD in its cheaper trims as well. We may be waiting some months for official confirmations of these prematurely introduced vehicles, though. Being 2027 models, they won’t launch until close to the end of the year, but we should at least get that peek at the next generation of BMW’s bread-and-butter sedan over the summer. Got a news tip? 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Readable Markdown	![2027 BMW 3 Series ICE spy shot](https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SB12482_3Series_ICE.jpg?quality=85&w=1920) A spy shot of one of BMW's next-gen gas-powered 3 Series sedans. Stefan Baldauf/SB-Medien ## The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Though it doesn’t happen quite as often as it used to, sometimes, if you catch an automaker’s website when the stars align, you’ll see something not quite meant for your eyes. [BMW](https://www.thedrive.com/category/bmw-news) is preparing some new M and M Performance models, and it’s already begun laying the groundwork online, as the good people over at BMWBlog have noticed. The [shop.bmwusa.com](https://shop.bmwusa.com/) site was briefly updated with details of a 2027 M2 xDrive and M350xDrive, [according to the outlet](https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/02/27/2027-bmw-m350-xdrive-inadvertently-listed-company-website/). The former is, of course, the all-wheel-drive version of [the popular sports coupe](https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2026-bmw-m2-cs-first-drive-review); the latter figures to be the top-flight version of the new, [Neue Klasse 3 Series](https://www.thedrive.com/news/2027-bmw-3-series-i3-ev-spy-shots) until the [next proper M3](https://www.thedrive.com/news/bmws-electric-m3-has-four-motors-and-a-special-battery) arrives later, likely for 2028. It’s worth noting that, at the time of this article’s publication, the Shop site is down; attempting to visit it results in an error. It seems that while the M2’s page had a configurator-like image of the car, the M350’s had no such picture. That’s honestly disappointing because we’ve been very interested to know how the refreshing design of [BMW’s Neue Klasse sedan concept](https://www.thedrive.com/news/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-sedan-previews-bmws-return-to-simpler-designs) will translate to production. Neither page had specs or pricing either, so we’re left to our own imaginations on those, too. ![2025 BMW M2](https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2205.jpg?strip=all&quality=85&w=1920) Don’t expect the xDrive flavor of the M2 to look really any different from the rear-wheel-drive one. Beverly Braga If you have any concerns that these xDrive variants foretell a lack of rear-wheel-drive counterparts, don’t; BMWBlog assures us that the good old manual and RWD M2 will continue, and the 3 will remain RWD in its cheaper trims as well. We may be waiting some months for official confirmations of these prematurely introduced vehicles, though. Being 2027 models, they won’t launch until close to the end of the year, but we should at least get that peek at the next generation of BMW’s bread-and-butter sedan over the summer. Got a news tip? Send us a line at tips@thedrive.com
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