With the BMW Neue Klasse having shown the future direction of the BMW 3 Series, the high-performance M equivalent is set to debut “from 2027″, according to BMW.
All battery-electric models from BMW M will get one electric drive unit for each wheel, for a total of four drive motors, bringing a drive concept that combines all the advantages of rear-wheel and all-wheel drive while enhancing driving dynamics” on road and on track.
In both drive units, the motors are arranged in parallel, each one delivering output to on gearbox per wheel. These drive units integrate the inverter for control of the electric motors as well as the oil supply, and thus enable precise control of power and torque at each wheel, for optimal traction, torque distribution between the braking and the drive motors, as well as energy recuperation.
In addition, the front axle can be “completely decoupled” to effectively give a rear-wheel drive configuration, according to the manufacturer. These are the most powerful drive units ever used by BMW M, according to the firm; the upcoming model was previously reported to boast of a combined output of up to one megawatt, or 1,341 hp (1,360 PS).
Meanwhile, the M-specific control software aims to enable maximum energy recuperation and optimum traction up to the limit along with more direct responses, building upon the 800-volt electrical architecture that is the technical basis of the Neue Klasse.
The upcoming BMW M models will feature a range of driving modes, and for the purpose of delivering an emotive driving experience from a battery-electric vehicle, also feature simulated gear shifts and a “newly developed soundscape”.
Energy for the upcoming battery-electric M models is stored in a battery with more than 100 kWh of usable capacity, using a performance-optimised version of the Gen6 cylindrical battery cell. For M models, the battery control unit is located outside the battery pack and has been optimised to work with higher battery outputs, as well as higher peak and charging performance, says BMW.
The battery housing also serves as a structural component of the vehicle, connecting the front and rear axles in order to yield higher stiffness and provide for improved driving dynamics as a result, it added.
The Neue Klasse generation of BMW M models will also introduce the use of natural fibre elements in their construction, continuing the firm’s use of lightweight materials in their high-performance models, albeit now with a view towards sustainability.
Having used natural fibres in motorsport since 2019, BMW says that the material offers similar properties to those of carbon-fibre, but parts made of natural fibres can be produced at around 40% lower CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent).
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bmw m which debuts in year 2027 will have 1000kw and 100kwh battery which is less power and less battery than xiaomi from 2025.
Just from these photos you can tell..it’ll look like dog turd. They should fire these clowns designing BMW cars. They used to look classy