[ynguldyn]

Added info on G20, G21, and G07 LCIs.

[NightWriter]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Added info on G20, G21, and G07 LCIs.

Thank you. Has G80 LCI been confirmed for MY2023 as well?

[mbanck]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Added info on G20, G21, and G07 LCIs.

Can you comment on or even confirm that the U06 230ex will be based on the 4-pot B48 and not the 3-pot anymore? I guess the X1 30ex is too far out to say anything about (though it sounds logical they would go with the same drivetrain there).

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by NightWriter

Thank you. Has G80 LCI been confirmed for MY2023 as well?

It won't be officially an LCI but it will get the same updates like the dash.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by mbanck

Can you comment on or even confirm that the U06 230ex will be based on the 4-pot B48 and not the 3-pot anymore? I guess the X1 30ex is too far out to say anything about (though it sounds logical they would go with the same drivetrain there).

I really can't say for sure, can only offer my guesstimated probabilities: 80% B38 and 20% B48.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by Rockshaker

Probably because they don't have the ability to extinguish a lithium battery ��

Originally Posted by PLF69

It may be fast but can it go trough more than one 30min session before needing a recharge.. ?

I'm just brainstoming here, but maybe tracks could install fast chargers and make a profit?

A Taycan can recharge from 5% to 80% in about 15 minutes & the newer batteries will shave some time off of that ...

As for lithium-ion battery fires, no special equip is need for a Li-ion fire: foam extinguisher, CO2, ABC dry chemical, powdered graphite, copper powder, or sodium carbonate just as you would any other fire.

Class D extinguishers are only for lithium-metal fires, not lithium-ion batteries.


I would guess once one track puts in a fast charger, they'll get all of the EV business and then all of others will follow ... but the thing is there probably isn't the demand yet.

[Game]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

40 miles of range is super pathetic

That's more than the X5 45e and any other hybrid in the BMW lineup.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Game

That's more than the X5 45e and any other hybrid in the BMW lineup.

It's simply not enough and is absolutely to complex otherwise

It might as well be Electric with a simple range extender like i3/i3S REx

A much better value proposition

[pedrob007]

did it get the "pure version" of the S58 or the further upgraded B58?

[SCOTT26]

The Next 2. 230e xDrive.

[en1gma]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The Next 2. 230e xDrive.

There is nothing about this that says "BMW". Could be an old Peugeot or a Renault from 10 years ago…

Apart from that huge grille….

Oh dear!

[ynguldyn]

News on the next revision of B58.

[ynguldyn]

Added G70 launch lineup.

[Game]

So SOP for the G42 is November, correct?

[ynguldyn]

M340i RWD is now confirmed for LCI.

[SW19]

Originally Posted by Game

So SOP for the G42 is November, correct?

It’s been posted for a long time now on the front page that production for the G42 was supposed to start this month.Does anyone have confirmation from BMM that production has actually started?

[Game]

Originally Posted by SW19

It’s been posted for a long time now on the front page that production for the G42 was supposed to start this month.Does anyone have confirmation from BMM that production has actually started?

Yeah that's why I'm asking. The official 2 series thread says "Market Launch November 2021" so I was conflicted.

I handle the inventory at my BMW store and we've heard nothing about production for the G42. My guess is the November release date is correct.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Game

Yeah that's why I'm asking. The official 2 series thread says "Market Launch November 2021" so I was conflicted.

I handle the inventory at my BMW store and we've heard nothing about production for the G42. My guess is the November release date is correct.

SOP stands for "Start of production". Market launch is a different thing.

And in most cases I don't make the distinction between different SOPs of Euro and US models, unless they're more than a couple of months apart.

[Game]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

SOP stands for "Start of production". Market launch is a different thing.

And in most cases I don't make the distinction between different SOPs of Euro and US models, unless they're more than a couple of months apart.

Correct, however the G42 has not begun production yet and I assume won't for at least another month or two.

Please correct me if I'm wrong. Unless European production is starting...

[MPSdriver]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

M340i RWD is now confirmed for LCI.

I'm assuming US-only?

[Zodiac]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Added G70 launch lineup.

I wonder why my friends at BMW are telling me there won't be V8 available. Is it only planned for US or they just lack proper knowledge?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Zodiac

I wonder why my friends at BMW are telling me there won't be V8 available. Is it only planned for US or they just lack proper knowledge?

However much BMW loves the US market, it would never develop an engine just for that market.