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Motor 1
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Bad News: BMW Won't Build a New Supercar Anytime Soon
BMW was very close to having a new version of the iconic M1. However, the automaker pulled the plug on that project at the last minute, and it's unlikely BMW will build a new supercar anytime soon. BMW M Boss Frank van Meel told BMW Blog that the company doesn't "want to lose focus" on its high-performance models right now, even if "we are always dreaming about" a new M1-like supercar. However, the company has to "find the right window of opportunity where we have the capacity to work on a car like that." BMW is preparing the launch of its Neue Klasse architecture that will support both electric and gas-powered versions of the highly anticipated M3. It's not expected to go on sale until late 2026 or early 2027, and it's likely consuming a vast amount of engineering resources leading up to the launch. The new combustion-powered M3 will have a gas engine that's unique from the S58 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that powers the current model. The new M1 that BMW was supposedly working on would have been a 600-horsepower plug-in hybrid with a four-cylinder engine. BMW worked on the project throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but the powers-that-be decided to greenlight the XM instead. It's likely not a question of if, but when BMW decides to build a new supercar—it just has to happen at the right time. One reason the company greenlit the XM over a new M1 was that it believed today's customers wanted SUVs instead of sports cars . However, the XM isn't selling well , and a new BMW supercar is now sitting on the back burner. Here's More BMW News to Check Out: BMWs Will Look Very Different Very Soon BMW Has a 'Higher Demand' for the M5 Wagon in the US Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: BMW Blog Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
BMW's electric 2 Series will come as a sedan, not a coupe. Will it come to India?
BMW i2 is expected to launch by 2030. BMW i2 is expected to launch by 2030 and it will replace the 2 Series coupe. BMW's Neues Klasse architecture, which has been designed and developed exclusively for electric cars, will underpin a range of new products. The BMW iX3 based on this platform, is slated to debut soon, followed by the BMW i3 sometime shortly after. The German luxury carmaker is also working on an i2, which will be different compared to the current 2 Series lineup. It is expected to come as a four-door sedan with an electric propulsion system. BMWBlog has reported that the upcoming BMW i2 electric sedan will serve as an entry-level model for the brand's EV portfolio. The report also states that the upcoming i2 will prioritise spaciousness and usability. Currently, the auto giant offers three versions of the BMW 2 Series - coupe or convertible, active tourer and gran coupe. Hence, spawning a new body style will be a major change. The report also claims that the electric i2 won't go on sale until 2030. Also Read : Upcoming cars in India The new BMW i2 claims to replace the fossil fuel-propelled 2 Series coupe. BMW has no plan to launch a successor to the car with an internal combustion engine. This could spell the end of the highly popular BMW M2 performance car. The BMW i2 claims to come with a rear-wheel or all-wheel drive setup, which means it will appeal to the fun-loving driving enthusiasts. When the BMW i2 goes on sale, it will come powered by the car manufacturer's sixth-generation battery technology. The new battery packs use cylindrical-shaped cells, which the OEM claims can increase range and charging speed by up to 30 per cent compared to the current models. Also, these cylindrical-shaped battery cells claim to generate fewer emissions during manufacturing. BMW has not revealed anything officially so far about the launch timeframe of the electric i2. Also, the carmaker has not revealed anything about the possibility of the car's India launch. However, we can expect it to be rolled out in the Indian market, which is one of the fastest-growing electric car markets globally. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 05 May 2025, 06:31 AM IST
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BMW's Stunning New Skytop Roadster Is Coming Next Year—and It's Already Sold Out
The BMW Skytop is taking its time getting here, but it is coming. Delivery of the production version of the Z8-inspired concept is scheduled to begin in early 2026, according to BMW Blog. That time frame is a little longer than previously anticipated. More from Robb Report A Georgian-Inspired Florida Mansion With Venetian Gardens Hits the Market for $8.6 Million Award-Winning Bartender Mr Lyan on Vintage Omegas, Rare Whiskey, and the Importance of Hip-Hop Inside This Family's 7-Year Voyage Around the World Aboard a 146-Foot Explorer Yacht The report comes a few months after BMW's head of design, Adrian van Hooydonk, said the customers would be driving the exclusive convertible before the end of 2025. But the new timing does make sense, as the 8 Series, which the Skytop is based on, is expected to be discontinued some time next year. That would make the gorgeous speed machine the sports car's swan song. Representatives for BMW did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Robb Report. If the Skytop ends up being one of the final current 8 Series models, it would be quite the way for the car's second generation to go out. Unveiled last May at the Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza, the two-seater features a sculptural look that includes an aggressive front end with razor-thin headlamps, a central spine that runs from the hood to the deck lid, and the removable roof panels that give it its name. The final design won't be identical to that of the concept, but it's expected, thankfully, to be awfully close. BMW has yet to say what kind of powertrain will be under the hood. Since making its debut, the expectation has been that it will feature a mill similar to that found in the twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 found in the M8 Competition. That engine makes 617 hp and 553 ft lbs of torque, which suggests the production model will be fast. We're also still waiting to find out just how much the Skytop will end up costing. It has been reported that the car starts at €500,000, or roughly $579,000 by today's exchange rates, which is $420,000 more than the starting price of the range-topping M8 Competition Convertible. That price would also make it one of the marque's most expensive factory-built models of all time. Another recent few-off, the reimagined 3.0 CSL, started at $750,000, but has sold for well over that on the secondary market. Whatever the Skytop's cost, it does not appear to have dissuaded interested parties. The entire 50-car run sold out last year before the model had even been confirmed for production. Fortunately, for those who missed out, it's only a matter of time until one makes its way to auction. Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
USA Today
22-03-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
BMW M5 Touring sales surpass expectations with equal demand for wagons and sedans
BMW M5 Touring sales surpass expectations with equal demand for wagons and sedans While it seems like there's always another new SUV coming out, wagons still hold a cherished, if shrunken place in the automotive world. BMW recently learned (to its surprise) that maybe that space isn't so tiny after all, as revealed in an interview of Sylvia Neubauer — vice president of customer, brand and sales at BMW M — with BMW Blog, where the VP dropped the news that the new M5 Touring (BMW-speak for wagon) is proving to be a sleeper hit with customers. When asked about the high-performance M5's production rollout, Neubauer admitted to BMW Blog that the original plan was to build more sedans than wagons. The split? About two-thirds of M5s would be four-doors and only a third would be Touring wagons. Turns out that the M5 Touring is far more popular than BMW M anticipated, with early orders skewing the mix to an even 50-50 split between the two body styles. Partly, this could be enthusiasm for the first-ever M5 Touring to make it to America; partly it's because historically, BMW hasn't built that many M5 Tourings for anywhere. 2025 Acura ADX: Pricing and features of Acura's new entry-level SUV Affluence made affordable: Our picks for the cheapest luxury SUVs of 2025 The M5 (Touring) is on sale now at over $125,000 If a long-roof take on the newest M5 tickles your tailgate, the 2025 BMW M5 Touring is available now starting at $125,275. If you want maximal handling upgrades, the optional M Driver's Package adds another $2,500 and includes a one-day high-performance driving class while M Drive Professional adds M Boost, M Laptimer, and the ten-stage M Traction Control is another $900 to the base price. You can also have your calipers in either black or red for no extra cost, but a set of M Carbon Ceramic Brakes will set you back another $8,500. If you want a few creature comforts in your ultimate driving wagon, there are some options to add to your 2025 BMW M5 Touring order. If you just want Active Driving Assist — BMWs radar-based cruise control — you'll need to add around $650, but a separate Driving Assistance Professional package adds in additional ADAS features for partial autonomous driving for $1,700. Glowing kidney grilles will add another $500 to your MSRP, but it's included as part of the $1,600 Executive Package that adds front and rear heated seats, interior camera, ventilated front seats, manual rear window shades and Parking Assistant Plus. Of course, if you want the M5 sedan, because traditional trunks and a mere four doors is your thing, the 2025 BMW M5 sedan is still on offer for $123,275 to start. C'mon, you know you want to spend the extra $2,000 for the Touring... Photos by MotorTrend Staff, Manufacturer
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Could the BMW M2 Offer All-Wheel Drive in 2026? A New Report Says Yes
The could offer a new all-wheel-drive model, according to a report from . The M2 xDrive would come exclusively with the eight-speed automatic gearbox and could become the quickest M2 yet. Production of the M2 xDrive is expected to start in late 2026, and the rear-wheel-drive, manual-transmission M2 will reportedly stick around. The BMW M2's muscular bodywork cloaks a brawny twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six sending 473 horsepower through an available six-speed manual to the rear wheels, making it among the most engaging sports cars left for under $100K. But BMW is reportedly preparing to switch up one of the key aspects of that formula, with a report from BMWBlog claiming that the German automaker is developing an all-wheel-drive version of the M2. According to BMWBlog's sources, production of the M2 xDrive will kick off in August of 2026 and, interestingly, the rumor suggests that the all-wheel-drive model will not carry the Competition badge, which adorns many of BMW's more potent all-wheel-drive M cars. The xDrive should look similar if not identical to the existing M2, save for an xDrive emblem on the trunk lid. The xDrive is expected to be offered exclusively with the eight-speed automatic gearbox. There aren't many other details, but we can make some educated guesses about how an M2 xDrive might perform. Sending power to all four wheels requires some extra hardware which should result in a weight penalty of at least 100 pounds Based on the last M2 we tested, that could push it to around 3900 pounds. But the extra traction from another pair of driven wheels should help the M2 xDrive overcome that weight gain to become the quickest M2 yet. When we tested a rear-drive M2 with the automatic, it hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, so an all-wheel-drive version should be even quicker. The addition of all-wheel drive could also come with a power increase. The upcoming M2 CS is expected to have at least 500 horsepower, so it wouldn't be totally surprising to see those extra ponies migrate to the xDrive model. However, BMWBlog claims it won't get the Competition treatment, so a power boost isn't certain. If you're a purist and prefer to row your own gears, however, don't fret. BMWBlog claims that the arrival of the M2 xDrive will not come at the expense of the rear-wheel-drive, manual-transmission M2. We reached out to BMW for comment and a spokesperson said the company will not comment on speculation regarding future models. More details about the all-wheel-drive M2 should emerge over the next year. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
