Future BMW model information

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Added some info on M2 CS. Be ready for the screams of manual transmission lovers.

Thanks for the update. Interesting that the CS will be based on the LCI which I’m guessing will take place at the same time as the 2 series LCI in 4/25. Also, surprising how much later the car will be released given the spy cars have been around for some time already.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

Also, surprising how much later the car will be released given the spy cars have been around for some time already.

My silence on the subject should've been a hint.

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

My silence on the subject should've been a hint.

That begs the question. Did we ever hear if there will be an M2 CSL yet? Given the CS production ends in 2026 and the M2 production ends in 2029, I’m sure there will be another special model to fill the gap and be a last hurrah?…

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

That begs the question. Did we ever hear if there will be an M2 CSL yet? Given the CS production ends in 2026 and the M2 production ends in 2029, I’m sure there will be another special model to fill the gap and be a last hurrah?…

As you can see with the example of M2 CS, the first details become available to me approximately two years before a model goes into production. For longer term predictions, you'll need to check other sources.

[adc]

Any hint at all about a Z4 Coupe?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by adc

Any hint at all about a Z4 Coupe?

Dream on.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by adc

Any hint at all about a Z4 Coupe?

Would be pretty redundant with the 2 series. Wouldn’t think there’s market share for both.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by godunovs65

Manual transmission lovers had never considered that model. Are you fairly certain that M4 will retain 6MT for MY2025?

Can now confirm - 6MT is still there.

[godunovs65]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Can now confirm - 6MT is still there.

Amazing news! Thank you!!!

[Kevin45E]

As 3/2024 draws closer do you have any insight on an announcement date for manual transmission for US Z4 M40i other than “any day now”? Any news on if it will be packaged with other options or if it will be a stand alone option?

[Game]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Can now confirm - 6MT is still there.

Will the G80/G82 get the interior updates of the G20/G22?

[Artemis]

December 2023 update (inferred from scheduling reconstructed by ynguldyn to date):

M2 - M3 - M4: Future

• Feb 2024:
  • G80 M3 CS end of production;
  • G82 M4 end of production;
• March 2024:
  • G82 M4 LCI start of production;
  • G83 M4 start of production;
• July 2024:
  • G80 M3 LCI #2 start of production;
  • G82 M4 CS start of production;
  • G83 M4 start of production;
• Aug 2024: G87 M2 'changeover' (475ps + added colors);
• March 2025:
  • G87 M2 end of production (cf. G42 2er Coupé end of production);
  • G81 M3 CS Touring start of production;
• April 2025: G87 M2 LCI start of production (cf. G42 2er Coupé LCI start of production);
• June 2025: G82 M4 CS end of production;
• Aug 2025: G87 M2 CS start of production;
• Feb 2026: G81 M3 CS Touring end of production;
• July 2026: G87 M2 CS end of production;
• Feb 2027: G80 M3 LCI #2 end of production;
• Oct 2027: G81 M3 Touring (Competition xDrive) end of production;
• June 2028:
  • G82 M4 LCI end of production;
  • G83 M4 end of production;
• July 2029: G87 M2 LCI end of production.

[godunovs65]

Originally Posted by Game

Will the G80/G82 get the interior updates of the G20/G22?

I think the 2024 M4 already has the latest interior updates, such as the curved screen and iDrive 8, tons of leather colors. All, except glass knobs, perhaps, which look subjectively cool. Otherwise, what other updates did you refer to?

[godunovs65]

Question. Is it safe to assume that the S58 engine build in Austria is identical to that that had been previously built in Germany?

[ramparts]

Originally Posted by godunovs65

I think the 2024 M4 already has the latest interior updates, such as the curved screen and iDrive 8, tons of leather colors. All, except glass knobs, perhaps, which look subjectively cool. Otherwise, what other updates did you refer to?

There is another refresh coming in July 2024 , when they also get drive 8.5

[Game]

Originally Posted by godunovs65

I think the 2024 M4 already has the latest interior updates, such as the curved screen and iDrive 8, tons of leather colors. All, except glass knobs, perhaps, which look subjectively cool. Otherwise, what other updates did you refer to?

MY25 3 and 4 series will get updates per the first page of this thread.

[bayarea328xit]

Originally Posted by ramparts

There is another refresh coming in July 2024 , when they also get drive 8.5

For me the HW update from iDrive 8.0 to iDrive 8.5 would be a big deal - it would be great if can we get confirmation that this is likely - ynguldyn?

[Game]

Originally Posted by bayarea328xit

For me the HW update from iDrive 8.0 to iDrive 8.5 would be a big deal - it would be great if can we get confirmation that this is likely - ynguldyn?

I'd think it'd to be true as i4's are currently coming in with 8.5. However since the M design is different, can't tell for sure.

[ramparts]

Careful what you wish for though. I drive 8.5 isn’t all that great, in some ways it’s a step backwards!

[bayarea328xit]

Originally Posted by ramparts

Careful what you wish for though. I drive 8.5 isn’t all that great, in some ways it’s a step backwards!

Please share your perspective - I think there were issues with 8.5 at the initial launch, but the software updates seems to have fixed them.

[bayarea328xit]

Originally Posted by Game

I'd think it'd to be true as i4's are currently coming in with 8.5. However since the M design is different, can't tell for sure.

It is quite frustrating that it is hard to know what HW versions are in each of the products - how can we tell which HW version is in production now?

[godunovs65]

Originally Posted by Game

MY25 3 and 4 series will get updates per the first page of this thread.

True enough. What would you like to see in G82 that G20 will get in July? M4 is already luxurious enough. Glass knobs would be cool though.