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BMW iX5 signaling a new era for fast SUV EVs with 435-mile range and 460 kW charging
technology10 days ago

BMW iX5 signaling a new era for fast SUV EVs with 435-mile range and 460 kW charging

BMW unveiled the 2027 iX5, a U.S.-built, flagship SUV that uses a 144 kWh usable battery for an estimated 435 miles of range and peak charging of 460 kW (10-80% in about 22 minutes; 170 miles added in 10 minutes). It employs Gen6 800-volt architecture with 120 mm cells and a cell-to-pack design, plus Neue Klasse tech like Panoramic Vision and an Android-based OS with Alexa. Production is in Spartanburg, SC, pricing starts around $81,250, and it will compete with Rivian, Porsche, and Mercedes in the fast-charging SUV segment, with a hydrogen variant planned later.

via InsideEVs|
#435-miles-range#460-kw-charging#bmw
BMW electrifies the X5 with a 525-mile iX5 60 xDrive
technology10 days ago

BMW electrifies the X5 with a 525-mile iX5 60 xDrive

BMW unveils the 2027 iX5 60 xDrive, the first all‑electric X5, built on BMW’s Gen6 eDrive with an 800V architecture and a Europe‑spec 141 kWh pack delivering up to 525 miles WLTP; a dual‑motor AWD setup makes 578 hp and 805 Nm, with DC fast charging up to 460 kW enabling 10–80% in about 23 minutes. The SUV features Neue Klasse styling and an optional Panoramic iDrive display, and it will be assembled in the US (Spartanburg) with US pricing around $75,000; it goes on sale in late 2026, with electric variants following early 2027.

via Electrek|
#bmw#charging#ev
Toyota clinches Le Mans 24 Hours win to end four-year wait
motorsport27 days ago

Toyota clinches Le Mans 24 Hours win to end four-year wait

Toyota's TR010 Hybrid #7 outsmarted its rivals in the Le Mans 24 Hours, with Nyck de Vries, Kamui Kobayashi and Mike Conway taking the victory by 11 seconds over the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8, while the sister #8 Toyota finished third. Cadillac's #12 faded to fourth after penalties, and the race also saw Inter Europol win LMP2 and Corvette take LMGT3 honors, marking Toyota's first Le Mans win since 2022 and its sixth overall.

via Motorsport.com|
#bmw#cadillac#le-mans-24h
Le Mans showdown: four-hour sprint tightens to an eight-second, four-car duel
sports27 days ago

Le Mans showdown: four-hour sprint tightens to an eight-second, four-car duel

With four hours remaining at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Cadillac, Toyota, BMW and Ferrari are locked in a razor-thin Hypercar fight, separated by about eight seconds as the leaders navigate FCY disruptions and pit stops; while Cadillac leads, BMW and Toyota press hard and Ferrari lurks, setting up a dramatic finale amid a backdrop of retirements and class battles across LMP2 and LMGT3.

via 24 Heures du Mans|
#bmw#cadillac#hypercar
BMW Teases Quad‑Motor Electric M3 Ahead of 2027 Debut
technology29 days ago

BMW Teases Quad‑Motor Electric M3 Ahead of 2027 Debut

BMW previews an electric M3 via the M Concept Neue Klasse, a four-motor, all‑wheel‑drive sedan with a battery over 100 kWh and 800V fast charging, featuring a shark‑nose front and ducktail styling and built on new i3‑based tech with natural‑fiber composites. Production is expected around 2027 (likely under the M3 badge, not iM3), while an inline‑six gasoline M3 is planned for 2028 and other M EVs like an X3 M may follow from the same platform.

via Motor1.com|
#bmw#electricvehicle#m3
BMW's Neue Klasse M Concept Bridges Racing Tech to Street EVs
technology29 days ago

BMW's Neue Klasse M Concept Bridges Racing Tech to Street EVs

BMW unveils a Neue Klasse-based M concept for Le Mans, introducing a four-motor M eDrive system on Gen6 architecture with an 800-volt 100 kWh battery and an integrated battery housing, plus new M design cues and aero enhancements; while still a concept, it signals a production Neue Klasse M3 and a quad-motor M3 ZA0 with up to around 1,000 hp expected next spring.

via The Verge|
#bmw#electric-vehicle#le-mans
BMW Signals an All-Electric M3 Future With Neue Klasse Preview
technology29 days ago

BMW Signals an All-Electric M3 Future With Neue Klasse Preview

BMW unveiled the Electric M Concept Neue Klasse—a quad-motor, 800-volt, 100 kWh-battery preview of an all‑electric M3 that signals the brand’s future beyond combustion; with i3-inspired styling, track-focused aero, a four-seat cabin, and a performance-focused chassis, it serves as a near-production preview of the rumored i3M, likely debuting around 2027 alongside a gas M3 successor and a mild-hybrid option.

via Carscoops|
#bmw#bmw-m#bmw-m3
BMW M2 Grows AWD with 2027 xDrive, Boosting Pace and Grip
automotive1 month ago

BMW M2 Grows AWD with 2027 xDrive, Boosting Pace and Grip

BMW will offer a 2027 M2 with an xDrive all‑wheel‑drive variant using the M3/M4‑based system; it retains the 3.0-liter twin‑turbo inline‑six at 473 hp, shifts exclusively via an eight‑speed automatic (the six‑speed manual isn’t available with xDrive), and lets drivers switch between AWD and RWD. The xDrive M2 weighs about 3,988 lb, does 0–60 in 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph (177 mph with the Driver’s Package). It starts at $74,950, about $4,600 over the base 2026 M2 and $18,100 below the M4 Competition xDrive, and goes on sale this summer with a new Borusan Turkish Blue color.

via Road & Track|
#automotive#awd#bmw
BMW Ends Gas M3 Era as High-Performance Electric M3 Arrives
technology1 month ago

BMW Ends Gas M3 Era as High-Performance Electric M3 Arrives

BMW confirms the G80 M3 will be the last gasoline-powered version, with the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter marking the final gas variant and gas M3 production ending in February 2027; a gas G84 is planned for 2028 in some markets. Meanwhile, BMW will launch a four-motor, all-electric M3 next year on the new Gen6 eDrive platform, powered by a ~100 kWh+ battery and delivering about 800–900 hp, with Gen6 promising roughly 30% more range and 30% faster charging than Gen5, plus M‑specific software and a new soundscape.

via Electrek|
#bmw#electric-vehicle#gen6-edrive
BMW M3 Sixth-Gen Ends in 2027 with Final Manual CS Edition
business1 month ago

BMW M3 Sixth-Gen Ends in 2027 with Final Manual CS Edition

BMW confirms the sixth-generation M3 will end with the 2027 model year, marking the CS Handschalter as North America’s sendoff for the manual version. Final production of the current M3 is expected in early 2027, while the next-generation M3 is planned for 2028 and will shift production to Dingolfing; an electric M3 is teased to arrive earlier, possibly next year, with a quad-motor ZA0 setup and a large battery. The new M3 is anticipated to keep a turbo inline-six in some form but may adopt mild-hybrid tech and, in some markets, be automatic-only with all-wheel drive, signaling the end of the traditional six-speed manual. BMW hints that M2/M4 manuals may survive a few more years, but the industry trend suggests manuals will fade by the decade’s end, so enthusiasts should act soon if they want a manual M3 (or related models).

via Motor1.com|
#bmw#business#cshandschalter
BMW's NA‑Exclusive M3 CS Handschalter Delivers Manual RWD Thrill
technology1 month ago

BMW's NA‑Exclusive M3 CS Handschalter Delivers Manual RWD Thrill

BMW confirms the M3 CS Handschalter—a North America–exclusive, lightweight, rear‑drive variant that swaps the CS's xDrive for a six‑speed manual. It weighs up to 75 lb less thanks to carbon fiber, titanium, and forged aluminum, but delivers 473 hp from the standard M3’s 3.0L twin‑turbo inline‑six; 0–60 in 4.1 seconds and a 180 mph top speed. Optional carbon‑ceramic brakes, forged wheels, and a titanium exhaust help trim weight. Inside, carbon accents are restrained, while the overall package emphasizes driver engagement and drift capability as a send‑off for the sixth‑gen M3.

via The Drive|
#bmw#limited-edition#m3-cs-handschalter