Recently, we learned from foreign media that BMW may launch an electric M3 travel version, code-named ZA1.
According to previous news, BMW has applied for the trademark iM3, and the electric M3 sedan is expected to debut in 2026, possibly in the second half of 2027, codenamed ZA0.
The electric M3 travel version is expected to be unveiled after the car version.
In addition, the BMW i3 travel version will also be launched, codenamed NA1.
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, the above news has not been officially confirmed, but BMW Group executives have previously disclosed information about the electric M3, which said that the new car will be based on Neue Klasse architecture and will be equipped with four motors, with a maximum power of 1340 horsepower.
, , Van Meyer, CEO of BMW M brand, and Dirk Hacker, head of M R & D department, were interviewed by foreign media, during which they revealed a lot of key information about BMW M’s future planning.
In an interview with foreign media in early December 2023, Van Meyer made it clear that BMW M would keep its high-displacement engines, and the next step would be to switch to pure electric: “We are trying to keep these engines in use for as long as possible.
” including in plug-in hybrids, and then we will switch to pure electric drive, it’s as simple as that.
” Recently, when Van Meyer was again asked whether the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine internal combustion engine) model was focused or not, Van Meyer still expressed a positive attitude, adding: “now we are improving our internal combustion engine to meet the environmental emission standards of EU7.
” Van Meyer further stressed that it is essential to maintain the diversity of power types, “hybrid, pure electric and pure internal combustion engines must be taken at the same time.
” Otherwise, you won’t be able to react to what’s happening in different countries around the world.
” “in the face of changing regulations and emission targets, it is impossible to use a single power source,” he said.
, as to whether it is possible for internal combustion engines to use fuels other than fuel in the future, Van Meyer said: “the use and research of synthetic fuels is necessary to some extent, because as many racing events shift to renewable energy (such as the International Endurance Championship IMSA), track-born BMW M must also consider these alternatives.
” Dirk Hacker said: “We are not developing synthetic fuel at the moment, but we have conducted in-depth research on its global development and will be able to apply most of it to our actual models in the future.
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, when talking about the electrification of BMW M, Van Meyer said: “the future all-electric BMW M high-performance models will have a dedicated combination of motors, that is, four independent motors, not just to provide power.
It is also used for stability control, lateral control vectors, and even energy recovery.
” As for new features such as “U-turn in place”, both Van Meyer and Dirk Hacker said they were not interested in “U-turn in place”.
“I wouldn’t do this in our car at all, just to show off my skills.
” It is worth noting that Dirk Hacker said on the electronic control of the future pure electric BMW M model: “I am very satisfied with the logic of the control unit.
” He adds that if you compare BMW’s technology with that of start-ups, there is a big gap between the two-“we have a very big advantage”, such as adjusting the ABS only through electric motors.
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, , and another point, that is, simulated sound waves.
Van Meyer believes that pure electric cars do not necessarily need synthetic audio tracks to be interesting, and his view is: “what is needed is real feedback.
” driving experience comes first.
” In addition, another reporter asked: “will consumers of high net worth people be interested in high-end pure electric cars?” “if you want to buy a [pure electric] supercar, there are two factors that matter, and the brand comes first,” Van Meyer said.
What the market needs is a first-class brand plus top products, but at least such a combination has not really appeared yet.
” “Super-wealthy consumers are just waiting for a ‘convincing’ high-performance pure electric car,” says Mr Van Meyer.
” And he said: “our future high-performance electric vehicles will be very convincing.
” At that time, it will be very difficult for people who really love cars to refuse high-performance pure electric BMW M.
” (source: CARBUZZ, BMW passenger.
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