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BMW Shows M Concept Neue Klasse as Near‑Production Preview of Electric M3

The Le Mans reveal signals BMW M’s shift to quad‑motor EVs and motorsport‑led design while key production figures remain unconfirmed.

Overview

  • BMW unveiled the M Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans to present a close preview of its forthcoming electric M3 and introduce a new M design language.
  • The concept confirms a quad‑motor layout, an 800‑volt electrical architecture, and a battery of more than 100 kWh built from M‑specific sixth‑generation cylindrical cells.
  • Power and braking for each wheel are managed by BMW’s Heart of Joy high‑performance computer running BMW M Dynamic Performance Control for software‑based torque vectoring.
  • The study highlights motorsport cues — new M Yellow Lights, three‑dimensional Track Lights, wide arches and a ducktail — plus natural‑fibre components and a driver‑focused four‑bucket interior.
  • BMW has not disclosed final output or production details but multiple outlets place a production electric M3 around 2027 and say combustion/hybrid M3 variants will continue to be developed alongside the EV.