[ND40oz]

Originally Posted by HeelToe

That could be interesting with the old X1 platform. An M based upon a front drive platform though? I guess, but that will fly in the face of everything they have promoted M to be since its inception.

BMW already has a history with GKN providing the rear diff used for dynamic performance control in their SAVs. No reason they can't use the newer twinster system for the fwd based performance variants.

[Mavus]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Complete nonsense. I would suggest everyone just ignore that load of BS. If they were considering the introduction of such M products, they would be based on series models, and absolutely nothing in the press release suggests such models are coming. And for good reason - it make no sense whatsoever that such products would be planned.

I just thought it was funny

[Pyrat 2]

Originally Posted by ND40oz

BMW already has a history with GKN providing the rear diff used for dynamic performance control in their SAVs. No reason they can't use the newer twinster system for the fwd based performance variants.

Not saying the technology can't support it. Simply more of an audilike experience. X1 in current state has a 56/44 f/r weight distribution. The old x1 much closer to 50/50. Plus like I said, for years they've been promoting 50/50 as a key component of the ultimate driving experience. I'm sure it'll be great if they do it but I was really disappointed when they deviated from their formula. Glad I have my e84.

[m981addicts]

M2 GC please!

[ND40oz]

Originally Posted by HeelToe

Not saying the technology can't support it. Simply more of an audilike experience. X1 in current state has a 56/44 f/r weight distribution. The old x1 much closer to 50/50. Plus like I said, for years they've been promoting 50/50 as a key component of the ultimate driving experience. I'm sure it'll be great if they do it but I was really disappointed when they deviated from their formula. Glad I have my e84.

They've had John Cooper Works editions of almost every Mini they've released over the last gen. Now that they're sharing platforms it's almost a no brainer for having M and M Performance variants. If Mini can sell $40k JCW GPs and have people rave about them, no reason BMW can't.

[yousefnjr]

Z still not even on the map

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Complete nonsense. I would suggest everyone just ignore that load of BS. If they were considering the introduction of such M products, they would be based on series models, and absolutely nothing in the press release suggests such models are coming. And for good reason - it make no sense whatsoever that such products would be planned.

That being said, clearly there is room to expand with more M Performance vehicles in the lower end (1 through 4) passenger car and SUV lineup. And there are already 1, 2, X4 models. So, yes, X1, X2, X3, 3, and 4 M Performance models are the obvious direction for possible expansion. No big mystery there.



I am pretty sure he meant the latter.

Yes we already know about the Joint BMW-Toyota plan regarding a platform for a sports car. Because it has already been announced. But there is ongoing development that will be announcement on a small car joint architecture, which is the next phase. MINI is the bigger beneficiary than BMW here.

M Performance will be reflected through each model and used to identify non-M philosophy branded cars. The X1 and X2 and the next generation BMW 2er Sporthatch and the China manufactured 2er Sedan will encompass xDrive for their M Performance models.

M Performance will also reflect the 3er to the 7er as it already does in select markets.
BMW M. will also reflect Power eDrive models. As well as a further Performance innovation lab under a sub-line.

But BMW M. Will only be featured from M2 upwards but will include the new X3,X4 and the forthcoming Z5.

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

As will the ultimate luxury SAV the BMW X7 will be offered in standard and Li. Top line models will feature V12.

BMW will make money hand over fist on that thing.

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by Bucki14

Basically BMW is the new-age Honda,

Out with the sportcar and in with the everyday point A to point B vehicle (w/ 'Tech')

*checks to see what car(s) you drive*

Yup, a case of rosy retrospection.

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

it appears that the German automaker is looking at introducing new M variants for models in these families, opening the door for the possible return of the M3 Coupe, the introduction of an M4 Sedan

I can see it now, you go to the dealership and ask for an M3 coupe and the salesman just goes out in the lot, takes an M4 badge off an M4 and slaps an M3 badge on it.

Vice versa for the M4 sedan.

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

I can see it now, you go to the dealership and ask for an M3 coupe and the salesman just goes out in the lot, takes an M4 badge off an M4 and slaps an M3 badge on it.

Vice versa for the M4 sedan.

I was recently in America and I saw a blinged out (in other words ruined by the aftermarket) M4 Coupe except somebody replaced M4 with an M3 badge.
Pray... That person is not on here....

[C5 FOR]

Originally Posted by Sahbatage

is it just me or does the 4th guy from the left have a hitler stache?

Jesus man, you made me look and zoom in. He's a bit grey on one side and the ltg isn't helping, but no.

Thankfully!

Overall, the female is too small, (or isn't wearing the correct heels) and the other guys are arranged incorrectly for best viewing of the vehicle.

Poor preparation ahead of said photo shoot would appear to be the order of the day.

[clbmw]

Originally Posted by cc3

Hi Scott. Has BMW got anything really exciting for the 100th birthday ?? All pretty low key so far. Brand needs some high octane fuel in it as becoming too mainstream and dare I say a little boring and predictable and I love my BMW's!!

There's a self driving electric supercar coming in 2116... shame I'll have died long before BMW ever make it. As an act of defiance I'll ask for an RS6 Avant as my hearse

[C5 FOR]

Originally Posted by clbmw

There's a self driving electric supercar coming in 2116... shame I'll have died long before BMW ever make it. As an act of defiance I'll ask for an RS6 Avant as my hearse

Ouch!!!!!

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

BMW M. Will ... feature... the forthcoming Z5.

Aw yis

[Golfgeek]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

Further M expansion includes the future planned:

- X7M
- i3M
- i5M
- Z5M

All models feature hybrid 4cyl quad turbo engines.

That's just mean?

[///M-Furby]

Originally Posted by Jason

the BMW Group intends to expand its range of powerful M Performance models within the higher volume segments, with a view to capitalising on the growth and earnings potential of the BMW M brand.

read....bmw plans to slap more M badges on non M cars so people will buy them. buy a 45k 328, plus 5k for 3 M badges.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by ///M-Furby

read....bmw plans to slap more M badges on non M cars so people will buy them. buy a 45k 328, plus 5k for 3 M badges.

plans?? They are already doing it.

[Bucki14]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

*checks to see what car(s) you drive*

Yup, a case of rosy retrospection.

I work for Honda as an engineer

[modkrazy]

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

X3M / X4M

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

I was recently in America and I saw a blinged out (in other words ruined by the aftermarket) M4 Coupe except somebody replaced M4 with an M3 badge.
Pray... That person is not on here....

So were you in Florida, California, or New Jersey?

[Vanmarsenille]

Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

The other important item about BMW’s aggressive new strategy is its plan for the M Performance division. Again, the company didn’t elaborate on the specifics of its plans, opting only to say that it’s looking into “expanding” the entire range of M Performance models, specifically within the higher volume segments. The phrase “higher volume segments” suggests that BMW is talking about the lower- to mid-ranges of its produce lineup, one that includes the 2, 3, 4, and 5 Series families, as well as the X1, X3, and X4 SUVs. Taking some of these buzzwords into the equation, it appears that the German automaker is looking at introducing new M variants for models in these families, opening the door for the possible return of the M3 Coupe, the introduction of an M4 Sedan, and more M-badged crossovers and SUVs in the future. The BMW M7 is also another model that’ll likely come out from this new business strategy as BMW continues to fill up the M Performance division.


http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...-ar172770.html

Makes no sense. An M3 coupé is the M4 and a 4 door M4 is the M3. Unless they are just looking for more metal to slap M badges on, this just doesn't make sense at all.