2022 is very important for the BMW M brand, because on May 24, the 50th anniversary of the establishment will be celebrated. There will be a series of celebrations, looking back at the past history, looking forward to the future of electrification, and ushering in the release of a number of new cars in the present.
Before that, we will look forward to the new M2, M3 travel version, M4 CSL, XM mass production version, etc. in advance, many new BMW M brand products that will be unveiled this year, and see these new members of the BMW family with extreme sports in advance. At the same time, it is gratifying for Chinese consumers that the vast majority of them will be introduced.
●Launched the BMW M 50th anniversary exclusive logo
In order to welcome the 50th anniversary of the BMW M brand, BMW also launched the BMW M 50th anniversary exclusive logo, which not only symbolizes the passion of the M brand for half a century, but also pays tribute to the first BMW M racing car in 1973. The tri-color logo in this new exclusive logo also has a unique meaning, with blue representing BMW, red representing motorsport, and dark blue (formerly purple) representing the connection between the two.
BMW's new logo is inspired by the "BMW Motorsport" logo, in addition to BMW's exclusive blue sky and white cloud logo, it also has the exclusive color of the BMW Motorsport logo, which will appear in the future in eye-catching places such as engine covers, luggage compartment covers and rims.
Next, this unique exclusive logo will become the standard for BMW M models produced from March 2022 to February 2023.
● Brand new BMW M2
The new BMW M2 will be powered by a 3.0T engine, which is expected to exceed 400 horsepower, and may also be available with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch and transmission, and perhaps also a "CS" or "CSL" special edition model.
In terms of exterior design, the new BMW M2 has the iconic rearview mirror shape of M high-performance products, the use of transverse partitions inside the double kidney grille, and the new car may look like it may have a wider wheelbase, because the front wing wheel arch of the body has a wide range of bulges visible to the naked eye, the use of a hidden door handle design with lower wind resistance, and the tail also has a bilateral four-way exhaust pipe that indicates high performance.
In terms of powertrain, the new BMW M2 will continue to be equipped with a 3.0T engine, but the power is expected to exceed 400 horsepower, and it may also provide a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and in order to further enhance the sporty performance of the car, it may also be equipped with a limited-slip differential. In addition to the standard front-facing rear-drive layout, new cars may also be available in four-wheel drive versions.
● BMW M3 Travel Edition
The BMW M3 Travel Edition is also part of the BMW M brand's 50th anniversary celebrations and may only be available in one "M Competition xDrive" model, which is expected to continue to be powered by a 3.0T engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system.
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In terms of exterior design, the BMW M3 travel version adopts a front face design similar to the M3 sedan version and the M4 coupe, with a huge double kidney grille, in fact, this exaggerated design is also a very suitable for high-performance products, the body lines of the travel version look more elegant, and the rear can see the bilateral exhaust that indicates the performance.
In terms of powertrain, with reference to the M xDrive Thunder Edition of the BMW M3 sedan, the new car is expected to be equipped with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight-six engine, with a power of 375 kW and a torque of 650 Nm, and the transmission system is an 8-speed automatic transmission and an M xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system.
●BMW M3 CSL
Compared with the BMW M3, the BMW M3 CSL is expected to have an extremely lightweight design, which may increase the proportion of materials used in carbon fiber and have more powerful motion and handling performance.
In terms of exterior design, the BMW M3 CSL only covers the front and rear door and window parts, so compared to the regular version of the model, these two parts should be adjusted. The new car may have a larger front lip, which looks very similar to the M4 CSL, and the rear seat layout may change.
In addition, the new car will be equipped with a new adaptive suspension and exhaust system, and the carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP) hood and roof will also be equipped on the BMW M3 CSL.
In terms of powertrain, the BMW M3 CSL is also expected to be equipped with a 3.0T high-power engine, the maximum power of the engine may reach 403 kilowatts, and use four-wheel drive, and it is uncertain whether it will provide manual transmission models.
●BMW M4 CSL
The BMW M4 CSL is expected to appear as a birthday gift for the 50th anniversary celebration of the BMW M brand, thanks to the shape of the coupe, it will become the most suitable successor to the previous generation of BMW M3 CLS models, the new car or will be equipped with 3.0T high-power engine.
Teaser
In terms of exterior design, the BMW M4 CSL is expected to have a huge double kidney intake grille similar to the M4, and it can also be seen that the grille has a similar inverted trapezoidal structure inside, located at the bottom of the front bonnet, and the position of the license plate in the center has not changed. At the same time, the rear of the car in the trailer also has an upturned tail, similar to the model in the spy photo.
In addition, it can be clearly seen that the design of the front bar is more complex than that of the M4, with a more complex aerodynamic design, and the shape of the headlights will be different. At the same time, the BMW M4 CSL may use a highly lightweight forged rim with a front 19 inches and a rear 20 inches, and will increase the use of carbon fiber materials in the car.
In terms of power, according to previous news, BMW M4 CSL or equipped with a 3.0T high-power engine, the power may reach 403 kilowatts, due to the lighter weight of the body, so the overall power performance will be better, while there are rumors that the car may also provide a 6-speed manual transmission.
●The new BMW X5 M
The new BMW X5 M is expected to be unveiled in late 2022 or early 2023. The new car will have a more stylish exterior and interior design, and it is expected to be equipped with a curved duplex similar to the iX. In addition, it is highly likely that the latest S68 4.4T V8 engine will be used, with a power of 399 kW, while also introducing a 48-volt light hybrid system with stronger power performance.
In terms of appearance, the front face and rear of the new BMW X5 M are expected to be further optimized and upgraded, and the double kidney grille, headlights, taillights, front and rear bars and other parts will adopt a new style, and after the official appearance in the future, the vehicle shape is expected to have a stronger sense of sport.
In terms of interior, the new BMW X5 M is expected to use the curved double screen that appears on the BMW iX, and the sense of technology and the convenience of human-computer interaction in the car will be further improved.
In terms of power, there is no accurate news at present, and it is expected that the new BMW X5 M is very likely to be BMW's latest S68 4.4T V8 engine, which is expected to reach 399 kW, matching the 8-speed automatic transmission, and will also introduce a 48-volt light mix system with better fuel economy.
●BMW XM mass production version
The BMW XM mass production version adopts a high-performance V8 plug-in hybrid system, which is the forerunner of the BMW M brand to start the journey of electrification transformation.
In terms of exterior design, the BMW XM mass production version adopts the same body contour as the previously announced concept car, we can see that there is no split headlight design clearly revealed on the concept car, and the lighting shape of the tail light is also very similar to the concept car, which shows that the exterior design of the car should be close to finalization.
According to the data released when the BMW XM concept car was released, the plug-in hybrid system of the V8 engine has a maximum power of 551 kilowatts, a peak torque of 1000 Nm, and a pure electric mileage of 80 km. Regarding the engine details, battery details and vehicle performance, BMW has not yet announced to the public, and it will be produced at the US factory.
● Brand new BMW M7
The new BMW 7 Series and i7 will debut worldwide in mid-April, after which the new BMW M7 may be unveiled, with news that it may be equipped with a V8 plug-in hybrid system from the XM.
If all goes well, the all-new BMW M7 may be unveiled within this year, which will replace the M760i xDrive currently on sale, and it is worth mentioning that among the top models of the M brand, in addition to the new BMW M7 that may be mass-produced, the i7 M60 model may also be ushered in.
In terms of power system, the new BMW M7 is expected to be equipped with a 4.4T V8 plug-in hybrid system, with a power of 551 kW, a torque of 1000 Nm, and a pure electric endurance of about 48 km, with a strong power performance.
●50 Jahre BMW M special edition model
In June 2021, in order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the M brand, BMW registered the new trademark "50 JAHRE BMW M", which is a special edition trademark specially prepared for the 50th anniversary celebration, of which "JAHRE" is in German, which corresponds to the English "YEAR", which translates to Chinese which means "year".
It is worth mentioning that in February this year, the current BMW M2 CS Racing became a safety car during the 2022 MotoGP season, and the roof and rear of the car were painted with the "50 JAHRE BMW M" special edition trademark in advance.
At the 30th anniversary celebration of the BMW M brand, the 30 JAHRE M5 special edition model based on the M5 was launched, followed by the special edition model of the M3 and M4. This year, BMW may also launch a number of special edition models of the "50 JAHRE" series, such as products based on M3, M5 and other models.
●Summary: Bmw M brand ushered in the 50th anniversary celebration and opened the electrification transformation
In the upcoming May 24, bmw M brand will usher in the 50th anniversary celebration, the above mentioned many new products will be the biggest highlight of this year's M brand, it can be seen that these M brands will cover many products such as coupes, four-door sedans, SUVs and luxury cars, reflecting the diversity of the M brand and meeting the needs of more consumers.
In addition, the biggest highlight is the electrification transformation plan of the BMW M brand, the XM mass production version is a product that inherits the past and the future, its V8 plug-in hybrid system is the bridge of the transition from the internal combustion engine to pure electric, and the upcoming i7 indicates the future, and eventually the BMW M brand will also be transformed into a pure electric brand.
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