For more than 50 years, BMW M has stood as the performance heart of the BMW brand, translating motorsport know-how into road cars that define what it means to be the “Ultimate Driving Machine.”

From the original BMW M1 to today’s track-bred M3 and M5, the marque has built its reputation on precision, power and an unmistakable connection between driver and machine. Now, that philosophy is evolving once again – this time into the electric era.

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From 2027, the BMW M Neue Klasse will mark a significant evolution in the brand’s history, bringing fully electric propulsion into BMW M’s high-performance portfolio for the first time. Rather than diluting the M ethos, BMW insists electrification will amplify it. The goal is clear: deliver racetrack-ready dynamics, everyday usability and emotional engagement, all without a combustion engine.

At the core of this transformation is a ground-up rethink of vehicle architecture. The Neue Klasse platform introduces a centrally controlled, software-driven system that allows BMW M engineers unprecedented influence over how a car behaves. Four high-performance computers – referred to internally as “Superbrains” – manage everything from driving dynamics to infotainment, enabling faster responses, seamless updates and sharper performance across the board.

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The most radical shift lies in BMW M eDrive. In the Neue Klasse M models, each wheel is powered by its own electric motor, creating a level of precision that traditional drivetrains simply cannot match. Torque can be distributed individually and instantaneously, improving traction, stability and agility whether on a racetrack or a winding road. The front axle can even be fully decoupled, preserving the rear-wheel-drive character long associated with BMW M, while boosting efficiency and range on longer journeys.

Powering this system is a high-voltage battery with more than 100kWh of usable energy, engineered specifically for the demands of high-performance driving. Advanced cooling, rapid 800-volt charging capability and exceptionally high energy recuperation ensure the car can perform consistently under extreme conditions – on track and in daily use. Structural integration of the battery into the chassis further enhances rigidity and handling.

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Performance innovation is matched by progress in sustainability. Lightweight construction remains a priority, but with a new twist: BMW M will introduce natural fibre components inspired by motorsport, delivering carbon-like strength with significantly lower CO₂ emissions.

In blending electric innovation with decades of racing heritage, BMW M is reinterpreting its past for a new era.

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