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BMW's i3: The Electric 3 Series Poised to Define the Brand's Future
technology20 days ago

BMW's i3: The Electric 3 Series Poised to Define the Brand's Future

The article argues the new BMW i3 is more pivotal than the iX3 because it reinvents the 3 Series as BMW's core electric sedan under the Neue Klasse, featuring an 800-volt architecture, rapid 400 kW charging, and a large battery that could deliver long ranges (up to ~560 miles WLTP / ~440 miles EPA) with multiple motor variants, including a high-performance i3 M. While the iX3 remains important, the i3 is positioned as the defining BMW EV for the brand's future.

via InsideEVs|
#bmw#electric-vehicles#i3
BMW M3 Touring 24H Joins Nürburgring Endurance Battle as Bold Wagon Debut
sports23 days ago

BMW M3 Touring 24H Joins Nürburgring Endurance Battle as Bold Wagon Debut

BMW is entering a wagon-version of its GT3-based M3 for the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, debuting the M3 Touring 24H in the SPX class with a higher rear wing and GT3-style chassis. Driven by Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde, Connor De Phillippi, and Neil Verhagen, the project grew from an April Fool's joke into an official program, with the highlight the Nürburgring 24H race in May. The entry underscores the endearing evolution of the family station wagon into a high-speed endurance contender, joining a legacy of racing wagons like the Volvo 850 Estate in BTCC.

via Ars Technica|
#bmw#endurance-racing#m3-touring-24h
BMW’s i3 Aims at the Model 3 With a Dedicated EV Platform
technology23 days ago

BMW’s i3 Aims at the Model 3 With a Dedicated EV Platform

BMW unveiled the 2027 i3, a dedicated EV sedan built on the Neue Klasse platform to take on the Tesla Model 3. The dual-motor AWD version delivers about 463 hp with a 109-kWh pack, targeting roughly 440 miles of EPA range and 400 kW peak charging. U.S. models will feature a built-in NACS port and bidirectional charging, with production in Munich starting in August and deliveries expected in early 2027, at an estimated $60,000–$65,000. The i3 emphasizes efficient packaging and an updated interior, and BMW is hinting at variants like a wagon and a future M version as competition in an SUV-dominated EV market heats up.

via Gizmodo|
#bmw#charging#evs
BMW reboots the i3 as a high-range, performance-focused EV sedan
autostransportation24 days ago

BMW reboots the i3 as a high-range, performance-focused EV sedan

BMW unveils a modern i3 on its Neue Klasse platform, pairing motors on both axles for 463 hp and 476 lb-ft, with an 800-volt system, EPA-rated 440-mile range, and 400 kW DC fast charging. The battery is integrated into the chassis for weight and stiffness, and the car features bidirectional charging, a tech-forward interior (17.9-inch driver display, optional 3D HUD, Digital Key Plus, Alexa AI), with production starting in August 2026 and deliveries planned for fall; pricing will be announced closer to launch.

via Engadget|
#autostransportation#bmw#electric-vehicle
BMW's 560-Mile i3 Reimagines the 3 Series on Neue Klasse tech
technology24 days ago

BMW's 560-Mile i3 Reimagines the 3 Series on Neue Klasse tech

BMW unveils the all-new i3, a long-range electrified 3 Series built on the Neue Klasse platform, offering a 560-mile WLTP range, 469 hp from twin motors, 645 N·m of torque, 800V architecture with up to 400 kW charging, and V2L/V2H/V2G; interior centers on a driver-facing central screen; price and deliveries for the second half of 2026 are not yet announced as BMW bets on its EV push amid rising competition and BYD’s Blade battery advances.

via WIRED|
#560miles#800vcharging#bmw
BMW's 2027 i3: the electric 3 Series with 800V tech and 440-mile range
technology24 days ago

BMW's 2027 i3: the electric 3 Series with 800V tech and 440-mile range

BMW unveils the 2027 i3, its first all-electric 3 Series, built on the 800V Neue Klasse platform with a dual-motor 463 hp system (345 kW) and 476 lb-ft (645 Nm) of torque, up to 440 miles of range, and 400 kW DC fast charging; it features a redesigned rear, a software-defined chassis, a high-tech interior, and plans for a Touring wagon and an electric M3, plus two driver-assist levels aligned with UN regulations.

via Ars Technica|
#800-volt#bmw#electric-vehicle
BMW revives the i3 as a high-range four-door EV on the Neue Klasse platform
transportation24 days ago

BMW revives the i3 as a high-range four-door EV on the Neue Klasse platform

BMW is reviving the i3 name on a Neue Klasse-based four-door electric sedan that uses the iX3 powertrain and a new cylindrical-cell battery, targeting about 440 miles of range with 400 kW charging. The first model, i3 50 xDrive, pairs dual motors (all-wheel drive) with teased single-motor and quad-motor variants for the future. Not a reboot, but a retcon, the car promises a roomier interior, the Panoramic Vision system, a 17.9-inch touchscreen, OTA updates, and Alexa integration. Expect around $60k in the US and manufacturing starting in August 2026.

via The Verge|
#bmw#electric-cars#i3
BMW Turns April Fools' Gag Into Reality With M3 Touring 24H At Nürburgring
automotive24 days ago

BMW Turns April Fools' Gag Into Reality With M3 Touring 24H At Nürburgring

BMW converts its April Fools' gag into a real racecar: the M3 Touring 24H wagon, based on the M4 GT3 Evo, will race in the SPX class for the Nürburgring 24H with Schubert Motorsport, driven by Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde, Connor De Phillippi, and Neil Verhagen, and will debut this weekend in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie ahead of the main event.

via Jalopnik|
#automotive#bmw#m3-touring-24h
Brand Rides and Misfires: Bests and Wosts from Motorcycle Giants
technology27 days ago

Brand Rides and Misfires: Bests and Wosts from Motorcycle Giants

An overview of how major motorcycle brands balance innovation and market fit, detailing Honda's DN-01 flop and Gold Wing success, BMW's R1200C misstep versus the R 1300 GS, Harley-Davidson's AMF-era Sportster against the FXR revival, Ducati's Indiana disaster versus the Panigale V4 R, Suzuki's TL1000 problems versus the Hayabusa, and Kawasaki's H2 750 widowmaker versus the Ninja H2R.

via SlashGear|
#bmw#brands#harley-davidson
BMW’s i3 prototype shreds ice with new-class tech
transportation-autos1 month ago

BMW’s i3 prototype shreds ice with new-class tech

BMW’s i3 prototype on the Neue Klasse platform packs a 463-hp dual-motor AWD setup with a cell-to-pack battery and a new in-house electronics suite called Heart of Joy, delivering smoother braking and responsive handling on glare ice during a Sweden test; it also features the Panoramic Vision display, though pricing and final styling remain under wraps ahead of its March 18 debut.

via Engadget|
#bmw#evs#i3
BMW M2 Gains Track-Ready Aero and Dampers
automotive1 month ago

BMW M2 Gains Track-Ready Aero and Dampers

BMW expands the M2 lineup with the M Performance Track Kit, adding a manually adjustable front splitter and rear wing, plus a motorsport-grade four-way adjustable damper setup that lowers ride height for circuit use. The aero can be configured for road or track via Street and Race modes, and the kit—which includes wheel-arch diffusers and an oil-cooler scoop—costs €23,500 in Germany (before tax) plus installation with a July launch. An optional M2 CS exhaust (€8,343) is available, and BMW notes a future-focused trajectory toward more updates (potential CSL) as production continues into mid-2029, with the M2 Racing option serving as a dedicated track machine.

via Motor1.com|
#aerodynamics#automotive#bmw