During this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, BMW presented the M Concept Neue Klasse, a study that heralds the future of fully electric sports cars from the BMW M division.
The German manufacturer states that the concept provides the first serious insight into the appearance and technology of future high-performance electric models, which could reach the market as early as 2027.
The car retains recognizable BMW design elements, including the characteristic “kidney” grille, which is now modernized and combined with a new yellow light signature.
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The yellow lights, according to the company’s announcements, will become the trademark of future BMW M models and remind of the brand’s successes in GT racing and the BMW M Hybrid V8 prototype.
Four electric motors and more than 100 kWh of energy
Although BMW has not yet published complete technical specifications, it is known that the concept is powered by four electric motors managed by the new BMW M Dynamic Performance Control system, responsible for precise power distribution and braking control at each wheel individually.
Energy is provided by a battery with a capacity of about 100 kWh, developed on the latest Gen6 eDrive platform, which will be the basis for the future generation of electric BMW vehicles.
Thanks to advanced aerodynamics, wide fenders and sporty details inspired by motorsport, the concept combines an aggressive look with the efficiency required for high-level electric performance.
A look into the future range of BMW M models
The interior of the vehicle takes a minimalist approach with four sports seats, digital screens and a combination of Merino and nubuck leather, while some parts are made from natural fibers to reduce the ecological footprint, it states “AutoEvolution“.
BMW points out that the M Concept Neue Klasse is not just an announcement of a single model, but a sort of preview of the complete electric M range that will arrive in the coming years.
The company faces a big challenge to maintain the sporty character for which M cars are known, but first impressions suggest that BMW wants to combine the tradition of high performance with the demands of electric mobility of the future.
