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      06-27-2018, 08:40 AM   #2
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As for the M335, it likely signals the arrival of a new 3 Series model variant that would slot in beneath the M3 in the automaker’s portfolio. We’re expecting the M335 to arrive alongside the new 2019 3 Series, codenamed ‘G20’. Rumors point to the new 3 Series making its debut at the Paris Motor Show this fall, so we may not have to wait too much longer to see the so-called ‘M335′.
Complete nonsense. There will be a 330i and, a few months later, an M340i. They probably just registered "M335" so that other manufacturers cannot use that name since it would sound too much like a BMW product. I should add that there will be both an M135i (not in US) and M235i, but no M335i is planned, and likely never will be.

Regarding M650, that would be for a V8 powered M650i GT model if they choose to offer one. There was a V8 powered 550i GT predecessor so it is possible there may be new one at some point if demand is there. Theoretically, they could also do an M650d as well, but that would not be for US sale so a trademark in the US wouldn't be necessary.

I would not expect an M750i until (unless) the M760i is no more. That could happen eventually but not until next generation at the earliest.
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