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BMW Sets 2027 Start for Electric M Line, Previews Quad‑Motor M3

BMW describes a Neue Klasse platform pairing centralized control with simulated shifts to preserve M character.

Overview

  • The company says its first fully electric M models, including an M3, will launch globally from 2027.
  • An M eDrive system with one motor per wheel enables precise torque vectoring, with software-managed Dynamic Performance Control and optional front‑axle decoupling.
  • Sixth‑generation batteries promise over 100 kWh usable capacity on an 800‑volt architecture with upgraded cooling and structural integration for sustained performance.
  • Confirmed features include artificial soundscapes and programmed “shift” events intended to replicate familiar performance cues.
  • Media reports project the quad‑motor M3 could approach or exceed about 1,000 bhp, while a separate ICE M3 with a mild‑hybrid inline‑six is described as in development but remains unconfirmed in detail.