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BMW Ends Gas M3 Era as High-Performance Electric M3 Arrives
technology1 hour 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 day 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
technology7 days 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
Manual sendoff: BMW M3 CS Handschalter delivers NA‑exclusive, rear‑drive performance
automotive8 days ago

Manual sendoff: BMW M3 CS Handschalter delivers NA‑exclusive, rear‑drive performance

BMW is releasing the sixth‑generation M3 CS with a six‑speed manual and rear‑wheel drive for 2027, a North America–exclusive Handschalter that trims about 75 lb through CFRP seats, a titanium exhaust muffler, lighter wheels and other weight-saving parts. It uses the same 3.0 L inline‑six S58 as the standard M3 (473 hp) but without xDrive and with a manual gearbox instead of the automatic, and it’s priced around $107,100. This marks the end of manual M3 CS availability in this generation as BMW pivots toward electrification.

via Ars Technica|
#automotive#bmw#g80
America-only manual: BMW bets on the M3 CS Handschalter as a rear-drive sendoff
automotive8 days ago

America-only manual: BMW bets on the M3 CS Handschalter as a rear-drive sendoff

BMW will offer a very limited 2027 M3 CS Handschalter for North America—a rear-drive, manual-only version that weighs about 42 lb less than the AWD CS thanks to CFRP parts and a titanium exhaust, while delivering 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque with a 4.1-second 0–60 mph time and 180 mph top speed. It uses tuned chassis settings from the M4 CSL, lighter components, and options like carbon-ceramic brakes; standard 19/20-in wheels with performance tires, and optional carbon-fiber bits. Two heritage colors are free (Black Sapphire and Isle of Man Green); Imola Red and Techno Violet cost $4,500. Priced from $108,450 (destination) in the U.S., deliveries start in the fall to the U.S. and Canada, with a public reveal at the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA prior to the next M3 generation.”,

via Jalopnik|
#automotive#bmw#m3-cs-handschalter
BMW's Vision K18 Signals a Radical Six-Cylinder Cruiser Future
technology10 days ago

BMW's Vision K18 Signals a Radical Six-Cylinder Cruiser Future

BMW unveiled the Vision K18, a wild six-cylinder concept bike shown at the Villa d’Este Concours, built around the 1649cc inline-six from its K1600 line. It features six headlights, six exhausts, and aerospace-inspired styling with a Spartan rider setup; not production-ready, but BMW calls it inspiration for future production solutions that could evolve into a six-cylinder BMW cruiser, potentially replacing the R18.

via Motorcycle News|
#bmw#concept#motorcycle
Alpina Unveils Vision BMW Alpina: A 7-Series-Based One-Off Preview
technology10 days ago

Alpina Unveils Vision BMW Alpina: A 7-Series-Based One-Off Preview

BMW Alpina previews its future with the Vision BMW Alpina—a one-off design study based on the 7 Series that signals the brand’s first production model since joining BMW Group. The long, 204.7-inch coupe features a shark-nose front, a three‑dimensional illuminated kidney grille, ultra-wide wheels (22 inches front, 23 inches rear), and a hidden V8 under the hood. Inside is a production-ready cabin with BMW's Panoramic iDrive and a minimal-button layout, all designed to balance performance and comfort. Debuted at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este ahead of next year’s launch.

via Motor1.com|
#alpina#bmw#concept-car
BMW Revamps the 7 Series for 2027 with Neue Klasse Tech and a Bigger i7 Battery
automotive1 month ago

BMW Revamps the 7 Series for 2027 with Neue Klasse Tech and a Bigger i7 Battery

BMW updates the 7 Series for 2027 with Neue Klasse styling and tech across the lineup: the all‑electric i7 gains cylindrical battery cells that raise usable capacity to 112.5 kWh, pushing EPA range above 350 miles and charging up to 250 kW; the 740/740 xDrive continue with a 3.0‑liter turbo inline‑six (~394 hp) and a 750e xDrive plug‑in hybrid with 483 hp and about 34 miles of electric range; interior tech is upgraded with a Panoramic Drive display, large touchscreens, a rear-seat Theater Screen, and OTA updates, plus more sensors in the grille for Level 2 assist. Availability includes i7 and 740/740 xDrive before year’s end, with the 750e xDrive arriving in 2027; pricing rises modestly for the 740 models and more for the i7 (starting around $101k for the 740 and $106k for the i7 50 xDrive).

via Ars Technica|
#7-series#automotive#bmw
BMW 7-Series Facelift Signals a Brand-Wide Neue Klasse Makeover
technology1 month ago

BMW 7-Series Facelift Signals a Brand-Wide Neue Klasse Makeover

BMW's 7-Series facelift introduces Neue Klasse tech with a new electrical architecture and 112.5 kWh cylindrical cells, adds Panoramic iDrive with a 17.9-inch central display and a standard 14.6-inch front passenger screen, plus a 31.3-inch rear Theater Screen with Zoom/HDMI. The i7 gains over 350 miles of range and 250 kW charging; driver assist shifts to Level 2 (dropping Level 3). The update is framed as a blueprint to extend Neue Klasse thinking to older models like the 5-Series, with production starting July 2026 in Dingolfing, early 2027 for the 750e xDrive PHEV, and a future M Performance model after launch.

via Carscoops|
#7-series#bmw#electric-vehicles
Fatal crash halts Nürburgring 24 Hours qualifying
sportscars1 month ago

Fatal crash halts Nürburgring 24 Hours qualifying

Racing driver Juha Miettinen died after a horrific seven-car pile-up early in the ADAC 24h Nürburgring qualifying race at the Karussell section; Miettinen was in the BMW 325i (car #121). The race was halted for extensive recovery, and he died at the Medical Centre despite resuscitation efforts. The other six drivers were treated for precautionary examinations, none in life-threatening condition, and the race did not resume that evening. A minute of silence was planned for Sunday in memory of Miettinen.

via Motorsport Week|
#bmw#juha-miettinen#nurburgring
BMW's i3: The Electric 3 Series Poised to Define the Brand's Future
technology2 months 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
sports2 months 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