The BMW M Hybrid V8 competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona last week, and it could be a preview of the automaker’s first supercar since the M1 back in 1979-1981. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 engine, paired with a hybrid drive system, making a combined 631 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. In 2024, the BMW M Team WRT will prepare for the debut of the car in the FIA WEC.
The 2024 BMW M3 CS has been officially unveiled, and it’s faster than ever. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.0L straight six engine making 543 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, mated to an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission, enabling it to hit 60 mph in just 3.2-seconds, while topping out at an electronically limited 188 mph.
We have seen the future of EVs, and it includes the BMW i Vision Dee concept. This futuristic vehicle not only looks the part, but has the technology to back it up, namely its outer skin with 240 E-ink segments that can each display up to 32 colors. These segments can be controlled individually and configured with various patterns in seconds, which makes this EV a great promotion tool for companies as well.
Can a Ferrari SF90 Stradale beat a BMW M 1000 RR in a drag racing showdown? CarWow wanted to find out so they pit the supercar against the superbike in a race to see who would come out on top. The former is powered by a twin-turbo 4.0L V8, paired with three electric motors, that generate a combined 986 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque.
Remember the 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL (E9), which was nicknamed ‘Batmobile‘ due to its large rear wing and other aero parts? Well, a limited-edition BMW 3.0 CSL is being released, and it’s a doozy. Only 50 individually serial numbered vehicles will be made, each powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline-six engine making 552 hp and 405.6 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Microsoft’s Mesh may be more practical, but the BMW ///M Mixed Reality experience actually immerses both drivers and their vehicles in a virtual world. Those attending the Web Summit in Lisbon get to try this M2 experience firsthand, which was developed by a team of BMW M engineers in collaboration with Epic Games.
For those who just aren’t into the Logitech G Gaming Handheld scene, but have a newer BMW, AirConsole will be coming to your vehicle beginning next year. This gaming platform works perfectly with the BMW Curved Display and offers a large and diverse catalogue of games, including both single as well as multiplayer titles.
Finally, the 2023 BMW M2 has been officially unveiled after numerous leaks. Power comes from a turbocharged 3.0L S58 inline-six engine with M TwinPower Turbo Technology making 453 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, mated to either a 6-speed manual or 8-speed M Steptronic transmission, enabling it to hit 62 mph in 4.1-seconds, while topping out at 177 mph with the optional M Driver’s Package.
The 2023 BMW M4 CSL has arrived, and it’s definitely no slouch, even against the Porsche 911 GT3. It’s powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L straight-six engine making 542 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, mated to an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission, enabling it to hit 60 mph and 3.5-seconds, while topping out at an electronically limited 191 mph.
The all-electric Genesis GV60 arrived in the US during May, complete with Face Connect and a Crystal Sphere, but how does it stack up against other EVs? Hagerty wanted to find out, so they pit it against the Tesla Model Y, BMW iX, Ford Mach-E GT, and then a bonus C7 Corvette for comparison purposes.