BMW's menacing EV concept reveals the M3 EV design [Images]
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Key Points:
- BMW unveiled the M Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, previewing its upcoming all-electric quad-motor i3 M EV and showcasing a new aggressive design language for future performance EVs.
- The new design features fused Neue Klasse headlamps and kidney grille, trimaran-style bumpers and Track Lights, and a large ducktail spoiler, emphasizing improved aerodynamics and sporty aesthetics.
- The interior focuses on the driving experience with four bucket seats, natural-fiber materials, black nubuck leather, M hexagonal backlighting, and red accents, marking firsts for BMW M models.
- The upcoming all-electric M EV, launching in 2027 and expected to be called the i3 M, will feature four independently controlled electric motors powered by BMW’s new Gen6 M eDrive technology and an 800-volt, 100+ kWh battery for long range.
- BMW has not yet released detailed performance specifications but claims these will be the most powerful electric drives ever used by BMW M, with official debut information anticipated soon.