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Why isn't M’s 50th celebration car a supercar?
I guess you could argue super-SUVs are the new supercars. For me, they’re equally as pointless, but the market has spoken, particularly in the USA and China. BMW is a business, M needs to go where the money is, and that’s no longer in lightweight naturally-aspirated rear-wheel drive coupes.
Ironically, the classic M1 was a bit of a commercial flop for BMW. The M Division’s second go-it-alone car is categorically not going to be.
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Why isn't M’s 50th celebration car a supercar?
I guess you could argue super-SUVs are the new supercars. For me, they’re equally as pointless, but the market has spoken, particularly in the USA and China. BMW is a business, M needs to go where the money is, and that’s no longer in lightweight naturally-aspirated rear-wheel drive coupes.
Ironically, the classic M1 was a bit of a commercial flop for BMW. The M Division’s second go-it-alone car is categorically not going to be.
BMW XM prototype review: 634bhp hybrid mega-SUV driven Reviews 2023 | Top Gear
Gulp. They’re building it then? Yep, here comes the production version of a BMW that promises to fuse the high-riding world of ‘X’ SUVs with the high-speed M Division like never before. The XM is the most powerful BMW ever made. It’s also new from the 22-inch wheels up, which means it’s only the...
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First drive: 2022 BMW XM prototype
M division presents its second stand-alone production model, albeit in work-in-progress form
Despite BMW M division’s lofty standing, it has only ever made one truly stand-alone production model: the BMW M1. The low-slung 3.5-litre six-cylinder mid-engined supercar was built in a limited run of 453 between 1978 and 1981.
Over the years, many concepts have hinted at a modern-day resurrection of the M1. But in a sign of just how diversified the BMW M line-up has become, and perhaps an even more pointed indication of where its future focus lies, it has followed up its original supercar with the car you see here in prototype form ahead of a planned launch in March next year: the new XM.
Initially previewed in concept guise in November last year, the XM is based on the recently facelifted BMW X7, alongside which it is set to begin production at parent company BMW’s Spartanburg plant in the US state of South Carolina in December.
Unlike the X7, though, the XM is planned to be sold exclusively as an M model using the company’s first-ever petrol-electric plug-in hybrid unit delivering up to 740bhp.
“It is logical to do an SUV,” says Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M. “The performance SUV segment is now the biggest globally, and it has lots of potential for further growth.”
The XM complements BMW M’s growing line-up of pure-electric M Performance models, including the BMW i4 M50, the BMW iX M50 and, more recently unveiled, the BMW iX M60.
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M division presents its second stand-alone production model, albeit in work-in-progress form
Despite BMW M division’s lofty standing, it has only ever made one truly stand-alone production model: the BMW M1. The low-slung 3.5-litre six-cylinder mid-engined supercar was built in a limited run of 453 between 1978 and 1981.
Over the years, many concepts have hinted at a modern-day resurrection of the M1. But in a sign of just how diversified the BMW M line-up has become, and perhaps an even more pointed indication of where its future focus lies, it has followed up its original supercar with the car you see here in prototype form ahead of a planned launch in March next year: the new XM.
Initially previewed in concept guise in November last year, the XM is based on the recently facelifted BMW X7, alongside which it is set to begin production at parent company BMW’s Spartanburg plant in the US state of South Carolina in December.
Unlike the X7, though, the XM is planned to be sold exclusively as an M model using the company’s first-ever petrol-electric plug-in hybrid unit delivering up to 740bhp.
“It is logical to do an SUV,” says Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M. “The performance SUV segment is now the biggest globally, and it has lots of potential for further growth.”
The XM complements BMW M’s growing line-up of pure-electric M Performance models, including the BMW i4 M50, the BMW iX M50 and, more recently unveiled, the BMW iX M60.
Tested: does the 2.6-tonne, £112k OUTRAGEOUS BMW XM deserve its negative reputation? | Autocar
Does only the second-ever bespoke M car leave us excited about the future, or longing for the past?
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New BMW XM: Peak Outputs Revealed
BMW has released images of the camouflaged XM undergoing final testing, while also revealing the production model’s peak outputs. The bad news is it makes less power and torque than the crazy concept that preceded it … for now, anyway.
Remember the BMW Concept XM revealed last in 2021? Well, the Munich-based firm has announced the production version’s peak power and torque figures, which are interestingly 70 kW and 200 Nm lower than those of the concept.
Yes, while the show car’s electrified V8 boasted a whopping 550 kW and 1 000 Nm, the production model – which will be the M division’s second standalone model after the M1 of the late 1970s – will settle for maximum outputs of 480 kW and 800 Nm. However, there’s always the possibility BMW M will unleash a more powerful version down the line.
Regardless, those are heady peaks (outpunching the new M60i version of the related and updated X7, for example) and will no doubt endow the initial version of the hefty SUV with a supercar-rivalling 0-100 kph time.
As a reminder, drive comes from what BMW describes as a “newly developed” V8 petrol engine, which is assisted by an electric motor. The German company claims the XM will benefit from an all-electric range of “around 80 km” on the WLTP cycle. Power is transferred to the road courtesy of BMW’s first hybrid-specific M xDrive four-wheel-drive system (complete with an electronically controlled differential lock in the rear axle transmission), which the automaker bills as “extremely spontaneous”.
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BMW has released images of the camouflaged XM undergoing final testing, while also revealing the production model’s peak outputs. The bad news is it makes less power and torque than the crazy concept that preceded it … for now, anyway.
Remember the BMW Concept XM revealed last in 2021? Well, the Munich-based firm has announced the production version’s peak power and torque figures, which are interestingly 70 kW and 200 Nm lower than those of the concept.
Yes, while the show car’s electrified V8 boasted a whopping 550 kW and 1 000 Nm, the production model – which will be the M division’s second standalone model after the M1 of the late 1970s – will settle for maximum outputs of 480 kW and 800 Nm. However, there’s always the possibility BMW M will unleash a more powerful version down the line.
Regardless, those are heady peaks (outpunching the new M60i version of the related and updated X7, for example) and will no doubt endow the initial version of the hefty SUV with a supercar-rivalling 0-100 kph time.
As a reminder, drive comes from what BMW describes as a “newly developed” V8 petrol engine, which is assisted by an electric motor. The German company claims the XM will benefit from an all-electric range of “around 80 km” on the WLTP cycle. Power is transferred to the road courtesy of BMW’s first hybrid-specific M xDrive four-wheel-drive system (complete with an electronically controlled differential lock in the rear axle transmission), which the automaker bills as “extremely spontaneous”.
New BMW XM: Production Model's Peak Outputs Revealed
BMW has released images of the camouflaged XM undergoing final testing, while also revealing the production model’s peak outputs.
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BMW XM technical details released - this will be BMW’s most powerful model ever!
BMW is not quite ready to pull the covers off its new XM SUV flagship, and given the controversy surrounding some of its recent designs some might say that’s a good thing.
However, the German carmaker has released a few technical details, confirming that this will be its most powerful production model ever. This is also the second product in history, after the M1, to be fully designed by BMW’s M division.
On offer here is a petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain that combines a newly-developed V8 petrol engine with an electric drive system to deliver 480kW and 800Nm. The new plug-in hybrid set-up will also allow an electric-only range of around 80km, BMW says.
Power goes to all four wheels through the company’s first hybrid-specific M xDrive all-wheel drive system, which is said to be extremely spontaneous.
"Electrification gives us new opportunities to demonstrate that unmistakable M feeling in a fascinating way and transfer it to the road,” says Franciscus van Meel, Chairman of the BMW M Board of Management.
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BMW is not quite ready to pull the covers off its new XM SUV flagship, and given the controversy surrounding some of its recent designs some might say that’s a good thing.
However, the German carmaker has released a few technical details, confirming that this will be its most powerful production model ever. This is also the second product in history, after the M1, to be fully designed by BMW’s M division.
On offer here is a petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain that combines a newly-developed V8 petrol engine with an electric drive system to deliver 480kW and 800Nm. The new plug-in hybrid set-up will also allow an electric-only range of around 80km, BMW says.
Power goes to all four wheels through the company’s first hybrid-specific M xDrive all-wheel drive system, which is said to be extremely spontaneous.
"Electrification gives us new opportunities to demonstrate that unmistakable M feeling in a fascinating way and transfer it to the road,” says Franciscus van Meel, Chairman of the BMW M Board of Management.
BMW XM technical details released - this will be BMW’s most powerful model ever!
BMW is not quite ready to pull the covers off its new XM SUV flagship, but the company has released some of the technical details:
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Shmee150 prototype first drive of the XM
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BMW’s most powerful production series M car, the XM
Some might say that the traditional and widely accepted BMW design language has changed. They’re not wrong.
While it varies from person to person whether or not this change is good or bad, there has been a noticeable shift in the overall design of the majority of modern BMWs. From the i7 to the G82 M4, the new look of many BMWs of late has left a sour taste in many a mouth, and the BMW XM concept was a particularly noteworthy eyebrow raiser.
“The BMW Concept XM represents a complete re-imagining of the high-performance car segment. It underlines the ability of BMW M GmbH to break with established conventions and push boundaries to offer fans of the brand the ultimate driving experience.” – Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH
The XM Concept rattled many cages with its enlarged kidney grilles, tiny headlights, sharp body lines, eccentric rear apron, and hybrid powertrain. The percieved interior quality seemed to be enough to rival luxury manufacturers’ such as Rolls-Royce and Bentley. BMW tried sweetening the XM by providing it with a burly hybrid powertrain comprised of a V8 and high-performance electric motor that, according to BMW, would produce 550 kW and 1 000 N.m. A development car of the XM Concept given to a select number of people had a lower output than the figures of the concept.
www.carmag.co.za
Some might say that the traditional and widely accepted BMW design language has changed. They’re not wrong.
While it varies from person to person whether or not this change is good or bad, there has been a noticeable shift in the overall design of the majority of modern BMWs. From the i7 to the G82 M4, the new look of many BMWs of late has left a sour taste in many a mouth, and the BMW XM concept was a particularly noteworthy eyebrow raiser.
“The BMW Concept XM represents a complete re-imagining of the high-performance car segment. It underlines the ability of BMW M GmbH to break with established conventions and push boundaries to offer fans of the brand the ultimate driving experience.” – Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH
The XM Concept rattled many cages with its enlarged kidney grilles, tiny headlights, sharp body lines, eccentric rear apron, and hybrid powertrain. The percieved interior quality seemed to be enough to rival luxury manufacturers’ such as Rolls-Royce and Bentley. BMW tried sweetening the XM by providing it with a burly hybrid powertrain comprised of a V8 and high-performance electric motor that, according to BMW, would produce 550 kW and 1 000 N.m. A development car of the XM Concept given to a select number of people had a lower output than the figures of the concept.
BMW’s most powerful production series M car, the BMW XM
There has been a noticeable shift in the presentation of the most modern BMW cars. From the i7 to the G82 M4, the new look of many BMWs of late has left a sour taste in many mouths, and the BMW XM concept was a particularly noteworthy palate punisher.
www.carmag.co.za
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Why BMW M’s Second Standalone Model isn’t a Coupé
Wish BMW M’s second standalone model were a high-performance coupé that followed in the footsteps of the original M1? Well, there’s a reason it’s a hefty SUV instead…
BMW recently revealed its upcoming XM’s peak outputs. As impressive as the figures are, many were left wondering why the M division’s second standalone model took the form of a hulking SUV rather than a svelte coupé.
Well, BMW M boss Frank van Meel suggests the market was an entirely different one when the M1 debuted as the high-performance division’s first standalone model back in the late 1970s.
“When we did the M1, every car company that wanted to say ‘I have something special’ built a sports car – that was the segment everyone wanted to enter. If you look today at the biggest, most important and fastest-growing segment, it’s clearly the SUV segment,” Van Meel told Autoblog. “And, in comparison to other manufacturers, we were still lacking this ultimate expressive luxury flagship at the top of M.”
“Of course, there is the Mercedes-AMG G63, the Lamborghini Urus, the Aston Martin DBX, and so on. You see all of these high-end, very expressive models. For the customers, this is something that has been missing at M. That was the biggest demand,” he said.
www.cars.co.za
Wish BMW M’s second standalone model were a high-performance coupé that followed in the footsteps of the original M1? Well, there’s a reason it’s a hefty SUV instead…
BMW recently revealed its upcoming XM’s peak outputs. As impressive as the figures are, many were left wondering why the M division’s second standalone model took the form of a hulking SUV rather than a svelte coupé.
Well, BMW M boss Frank van Meel suggests the market was an entirely different one when the M1 debuted as the high-performance division’s first standalone model back in the late 1970s.
“When we did the M1, every car company that wanted to say ‘I have something special’ built a sports car – that was the segment everyone wanted to enter. If you look today at the biggest, most important and fastest-growing segment, it’s clearly the SUV segment,” Van Meel told Autoblog. “And, in comparison to other manufacturers, we were still lacking this ultimate expressive luxury flagship at the top of M.”
“Of course, there is the Mercedes-AMG G63, the Lamborghini Urus, the Aston Martin DBX, and so on. You see all of these high-end, very expressive models. For the customers, this is something that has been missing at M. That was the biggest demand,” he said.
Why BMW M's Second Standalone Model isn't a Coupé
Wish BMW M's second standalone model were a coupé that followed in the footsteps of the M1? Well, there’s a reason it’s a hefty SUV instead…
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Top BMW XM Model To Be Given Black Label Name
Just like the design, it seems the upcoming BMW XM high-end luxury crossover will likely come with a unique naming convention.
The usual (and very accurate) BMW insider who goes by the name of ynguldyn on Bimmerpost suggests that the entry-level XM will be called XM Red Label while the more powerful and more expensive range-topper will be called XM Black Label.
The first dedicated M car since the M1 will launch by late 2022 with an electrified V8 initially making 644 horsepower and 884 Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque. Later in 2023, the more potent BMW XM Black Label will follow to live up to the promise BMW made with the concept and its colossal 750 hp and 1,000 Nm (7373 lb-ft).
www.zero2turbo.com
Just like the design, it seems the upcoming BMW XM high-end luxury crossover will likely come with a unique naming convention.
The usual (and very accurate) BMW insider who goes by the name of ynguldyn on Bimmerpost suggests that the entry-level XM will be called XM Red Label while the more powerful and more expensive range-topper will be called XM Black Label.
The first dedicated M car since the M1 will launch by late 2022 with an electrified V8 initially making 644 horsepower and 884 Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque. Later in 2023, the more potent BMW XM Black Label will follow to live up to the promise BMW made with the concept and its colossal 750 hp and 1,000 Nm (7373 lb-ft).
Top BMW XM Model To Be Given Black Label Name
Just like the design, it seems the upcoming BMW XM high-end luxury crossover will likely come with a unique naming convention.
www.zero2turbo.com
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BMW XM
As its 50th anniversary celebrations continue, BMW M GmbH unleashes high performance in a form never experienced before. Innovative drive system technology, a unique vehicle concept, a door opened into a whole new market segment and the ambition to attract new groups of customers - the first-ever BMW XM wraps all these elements in a confidently dramatic exterior design that exudes power and emotion and an interior that is at once intensely driver-focused, boldly modern, and indulgently sybaritic.
Powertrain - The first plug-in hybrid drive system from BMW M
The all-new BMW XM is fitted with a newly developed plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The M HYBRID system in the BMW XM consists of a new 483-hp V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and a 194-hp electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. Together, they generate a maximum system output of 644 hp at 5,400 RPM and 590 ft-lbs of torque between 1,600 and 5,000 RPM.
Power is channeled to the road via the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The combination of an electric motor and eight-cylinder engine produces immense, instantaneously available power sustained throughout the rev range. The M HYBRID system also enables purely electric driving with an anticipated range of 30 miles (estimated range of up to 30 miles according to preliminary BMW AG tests based on the EPA's test procedure standards).
As its 50th anniversary celebrations continue, BMW M GmbH unleashes high performance in a form never experienced before. Innovative drive system technology, a unique vehicle concept, a door opened into a whole new market segment and the ambition to attract new groups of customers - the first-ever BMW XM wraps all these elements in a confidently dramatic exterior design that exudes power and emotion and an interior that is at once intensely driver-focused, boldly modern, and indulgently sybaritic.
Powertrain - The first plug-in hybrid drive system from BMW M
The all-new BMW XM is fitted with a newly developed plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The M HYBRID system in the BMW XM consists of a new 483-hp V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and a 194-hp electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. Together, they generate a maximum system output of 644 hp at 5,400 RPM and 590 ft-lbs of torque between 1,600 and 5,000 RPM.
Power is channeled to the road via the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The combination of an electric motor and eight-cylinder engine produces immense, instantaneously available power sustained throughout the rev range. The M HYBRID system also enables purely electric driving with an anticipated range of 30 miles (estimated range of up to 30 miles according to preliminary BMW AG tests based on the EPA's test procedure standards).
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