2024 will be another big year for BMW M's products. In this article, we have sorted out the update or replacement information of 6 blockbuster M performance/performance models, each of which is closely related to the Chinese market. The editor guesses that the Chengdu Auto Show that will come after a while may be the highlight moment of BMW M!
Note: The information in this article is synthesized from around the world and is for reference only
Please refer to the actual vehicle listed in China
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BMW X1 M35Li
Last month, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology added a new domestically produced declared model - BMW X1 M35Li. According to BMW's understanding from relevant channels, the new car will be officially unveiled in the near future, and it is planned to start production at BMW Brilliance's Shenyang plant from the production month in September.
In June last year, BMW unveiled the overseas version of the X1 M35i (U11 MPA), which is a standard axle model. The X1 M35Li, which is produced locally, is a long-axle model (U12 MPA) exclusively for China. This is not only the first time that BMW has produced the BMW M model in China, but also the second time that BMW has launched a long-wheelbase BMW M model after the BMW M760Li.
According to the information declared by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the new X1 M35Li is consistent with the length and width of the conventional long axis X1, the wheelbase is still 2802mm, but the vehicle height is reduced by 14mm (1627mm), the curb weight is 1744kg, the total mass is 2225kg, the front and rear wheel tracks are 1582/1583mm, the tire size is 245/40 R20, and the approach angle and departure angle are 18/22 °.
The all-new X1 M35Li has a number of exclusive exteriors: quad exhaust tailpipes (each with a diameter of 80mm), aerodynamic exterior mirrors with "devil's ears", a double-bridge grille banner, a more angular rear windshield spoiler, a newly designed rear diffuser, exclusive "X1" and "M35Li" lettering, M high-performance calipers, 20-inch 872M Y-spoke two-tone wheels (20-inch 869I multi-spoke alloy wheels are also available).
In terms of power, the all-new X1 M35Li is powered by an imported 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine (B48A20H) with an output of 221kW/300 hp. This is in line with the standard axle X1 M35i available in Europe and most markets (233 kW/317 hp in the US).
As an MPA model, in addition to the exclusive power tuning, the chassis is also a highlight. For example, the X1 M35i offers chassis technologies such as a 26% lock-up rate on the front axle, adaptive M suspension, and M composite braking system (front four-piston caliper/385mm brake disc, rear single-piston floating caliper/330mm brake disc), which greatly differentiates the driving experience between conventional models and performance models.
BMW M240i
According to foreign media sources, the BMW M240i is expected to start production in August this year. The changes in the new car are not big, mainly focusing on these aspects: 1. Optional carbon fiber roof; 2. The interior details have been updated; 3. New car paint: Ferris gray, Zandford blue; 4. A variety of wheels have been added.
In addition, some foreign media said that the M240i currently provides rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions worldwide (only rear-wheel drive in the Chinese market), and it is possible that only the four-wheel drive version will be retained in the future. Just like the new 4 Series, which was recently released as a mid-life facelift, only the all-wheel drive version of the M440i was retained.
BMW X3 M50
According to foreign media sources, the new generation of BMW X3 will be officially unveiled next month, and is scheduled to be put into production in July this year, and the first batch of new cars is expected to be delivered in autumn (overseas). Among them, the new M Performance model may be named X3 M50 to replace the current X3 M40i (discontinued from the month of production in July).
Firstly, the new X3 M50 will be significantly improved from the current B58TU2 engine, potentially making 382 hp, and secondly, the new car will have a more flamboyant appearance, such as bilateral quad exhaust tailpipes and aerodynamic exterior mirrors.
The interior of the all-new X3 M50 will be completely renewed, and most of it can be modeled after the existing all-electric i5 M60. The all-new X3 M50, like the all-new X3, will be equipped with the BMW iDrive with the ninth-generation operating system.
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BMW M3
At the beginning of this year, BMW released a mid-term facelift of the new M4, according to BMW customers from relevant channels, the mid-term facelift of the new M3 will be officially released in the near future, and according to foreign media news, the new car is expected to be put into production in July this year.
The M3 and M4 are sister cars after all, so the new M3 will have similar exterior changes: the newly designed adaptive LED headlights and slender arrow-shaped daytime running light design, although the blue trim still appears, but the laser module has been canceled, this change has appeared on the test car of the new M3, but the laser taillights of the new M4 may not appear.
The addition of the BMW iDrive with the 8.5th generation operating system adds more gameplay to the digital technology of the new M3, while other aspects, such as the silver base with the BMW logo on the rear are changed to a black high-gloss base, the M3 tail badge with silver trim, and the Alcantara flat-bottomed steering wheel with a red back logo will most likely appear.
BMW M2
According to foreign media news, BMW will start production in August this year from the production of the new mid-term facelift M2, in terms of power, it is rumored that the new M2 may increase the maximum horsepower to 480PS, but this new car is the same as the M240i, more changes lie in the configuration. It is understood that in addition to continuing to use Snow Mountain White, Zandford Blue, Sapphire Blue, Brooklyn Gray, Matte Pure Gray and Matte Portimão Blue paint, the new M2 will also add several new car paints: Ferris Gray, Portimão Blue, St. Paul's Yellow and Flame Red (to replace the current Toronto Red), and it is said that personalized special paint (490 car paint) will also appear in the optional list.
In addition, the new M2 may be updated with a black Vernasca leather upholstery with red high-gloss trim to replace the current Cognac-coloured Vernasca leather upholstery with contrast stitching.
BMW M5
According to BMW's understanding from relevant channels, the new generation of BMW M5 will be officially unveiled at the end of June, and according to foreign media news, it will be put into production from July this year. The new model will be the only 5 Series model to be powered by a V8 engine (4.4T), but unlike the previous model, the all-new M5 will feature the M Performance Hybrid solution, a plug-in hybrid with a V8+ motor, making it the second electrified M Performance model after the XM.
At present, the all-new M5 has entered the final stage of testing, and some details can be seen from the camouflage test car, such as the wide and flamboyant body, the front 285/40 ZR20 and the rear 295/35 ZR21 mandarin duck tires, the style in the picture is Michelin PSS5.
Some foreign media also drew the image of the new M5 according to the design sketches released by BMW before.
Write at the end:
According to the latest data released by BMW M, the first quarter of this year achieved growth again and continued its growth momentum - a total of 48,110 new vehicles were sold, an increase of 3.6% year-on-year. In terms of high-performance models, it is mainly due to the M2, M3 sedan, M3 station wagon and XM; In terms of performance models, it is mainly due to the X1 M35i, M760e, the all-electric i7 M70 and the all-electric i5 M60.
At the same time, BMW M said it is confident in 2024 and plans to further expand its electric vehicle lineup and continue to consolidate its leading position in the high-performance segment and performance electric vehicles. On the whole, the debut of the domestic X1 M35Li and the new M5 will be a major event for M performance/performance cars this year - on the one hand, the emergence of domestic M models, and on the other hand, the arrival of electrified M high-performance cars.
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