Next M3 / M4 will have both Electric and Combustion Engine models -- says M CEO

[ChrisM4]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

While I have a lot of respect for you my friend never say never…

Thanks I’d consider an EV for an about town commuter for my wife but for a performance car I’d have to say it’s “probably” not going to happen.

I’m retiring in a few years and the current infrastructure won’t support all the long road trips to various places (and tracks) I’m planning across Canada and the US. I’ve built and raced cars since ‘94 and just can’t wrap my head around an all electric performance car. The mechanical noises, exhaust sounds, smells, are just key to the experience.

[mirob]

5 pages and not one "My cuRRent car JUst weNT up iN vALue." comment? WTF guys?

[David70]

Based on the new M5 hybrids weight, just saying it will continue to have a combustion engine doesn't mean I have any interest in it. Never imagined an ICE sports sedan could make the Model S the lightweight choice.

[supralex]

Originally Posted by bpark671

i just know for a fact the ev’s will get zero sales 💀

That would be nice but if you read the last sentence it's a bad start

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by ChrisM4

Thanks I’d consider an EV for an about town commuter for my wife but for a performance car I’d have to say it’s “probably” not going to happen.

I’m retiring in a few years and the current infrastructure won’t support all the long road trips to various places (and tracks) I’m planning across Canada and the US. I’ve built and raced cars since ‘94 and just can’t wrap my head around an all electric performance car. The mechanical noises, exhaust sounds, smells, are just key to the experience.

If it was a performance hybrid, it did 0 to 60 in 2 seconds and you could fire up the fire breathing dragon as soon as she pulled out of the city that did not want you driving within it because of tailpipe admissions being a concern you’d probably love it so never say never it doesn’t have to be a full electric car. Think McLaren P1… ❕

[f82_enthusiast]

They said manual is now or never. New gen will not have a manuals option.

[eman4517]

Originally Posted by Alpine300zhp

This is my understanding too from the rumors. This is why I did a custom build M4 this year with intentions of keeping it long term.

I can definitely see some overlap when the M2 xDrive launches. There's been rumors for quite some time that M4 (and M8 coupe) might be replaced in the future by one GT-sized car, thinking M6-like. Who knows...

[G MONEY]

Probably be like the E-Ray. 2.5-2.6 is the 0-60.

[Scrapula]

Originally Posted by R N M

I don’t think this is true in US market maybe globally where many places don’t even get the 6cyl version at all like China.

I have seen tons of i4 M50’s in the greater Seattle area. I occasionally see a gas one. Maybe one every couple of months.

[JMD]

Originally Posted by hb

Will start slightly below 700 hp

...691hp Monday through Thursday and 705 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

[DrewNewM2]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

If it was a performance hybrid, it did 0 to 60 in 2 seconds and you could fire up the fire breathing dragon as soon as she pulled out of the city that did not want you driving within ii because of tailpipe admissions being a concern you’d probably love it so never say never it doesn’t have to be a full electric car. Think McLaren P1… ❕

This! And with a manual transmission. I’m totally for hybrid cars. Seems like we skipped right over them and soon there won’t be cars at all, but the unmanned electric bus thing that drives down your block and you just get on it without even realizing your surroundings because your head is hung down staring at the device in your hand that’s getting closer and closer to being inside your head. The experience will be lost. Save the ICE manuals !!

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

This! And with a manual transmission. I’m totally for hybrid cars. Seems like we skipped right over them and soon there won’t be cars at all, but the unmanned electric bus thing that drives down your block and you just get on it without even realizing your surroundings because your head is hung down staring at the device in your hand that’s getting closer and closer to being inside your head. The experience will be lost. Save the ICE manuals !!

Sorry bud. If it’s Hybrid it will not have a manual. ICE= manual Hy/EV= auto

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

Sorry bud. If it’s Hybrid it will not have a manual. ICE= manual Hy/EV= auto

Correct… ✅

[Habs]

M this M that…Too many M badges on everything. Keep true “M” cars with ICE and manuals. Slap as many “W” badges as you want on your watts powered smartcars, but leave us petrol heads enjoy what we like and don’t bend over backwards for the WEF globalists. That’s what we are paying you for BMW.

[Rux]

I won’t believe any of this shit until they are able to be ordered.

I hope that BMW ditches the M4 and makes the M3 a beefed up B58 mild hybrid. That will make my decision to keep My 22 M4 a good one. Why would I trade down?

[ChrisM4]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

If it was a performance hybrid, it did 0 to 60 in 2 seconds and you could fire up the fire breathing dragon as soon as she pulled out of the city that did not want you driving within ii because of tailpipe admissions being a concern you’d probably love it so never say never it doesn’t have to be a full electric car. Think McLaren P1… ❕

Hopefully with lightweight solid state batteries.

[Msparta]

Love how the m3 and m4 continue to get updates while the m8 just dies a painful slow death 😂

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by ChrisM4

Hopefully with lightweight solid state batteries.

They’re getting lighter every year…

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Msparta

Love how the m3 and m4 continue to get updates while the m8 just dies a painful slow death 😂

It’s way overpriced, bring back the M6

[Msparta]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

It’s way overpriced, bring back the M6

+1

[imperfectluck]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

While I have a lot of respect for you my friend never say never…

Agreed. I plan to give the G90 a shot and plan to do the same with the first EV M3 variant. I want to see with all the regulations and restrictions what the driving experience of these machines will be like.

My heavily modded F87 is my forever car and I’m looking to give the future a fair chance of embracing the experience that our grand grand kids will make fun of us for operating these death machines 🙂

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by imperfectluck

Agreed. I plan to give the G90 a shot and plan to do the same with the first EV M3 variant. I want to see with all the regulations and restrictions what the driving experience of these machines will be like.

My heavily modded F87 is my forever car and I’m looking to give the future a fair chance of embracing the experience that our grand grand kids will make fun of us for operating these death machines 🙂

Agreed…

I am an early adapter and I have had six electric cars in 11 years. The latest is no exception and is amazing and they just keep getting better and better and better just like cell phones do.

Effectively It’s a cell phone on wheels and the minute the screen gets better…The functionality gets better…The processor gets quicker and the batteries are performing better…. It’s logical to upgrade.