BMW i Vision Dee concept

[GranTurNismo]

Some more images from yesterday's full reveal:

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Potential BMW Neue Klasse electric sports car spied for first time

Has BMW revived plans for an electric sports car to fill the void of the i8?

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A mysterious new coupe sports car was spotted with similar design language as the Vision Neue Klasse concept. It could possibly be some sort of new M1 or flagship model for the next generation of BMW EVs

BMW is out testing a prototype for what appears to be an electric sports car, though it isn't clear where the car might sit in the automaker's lineup.

The prototype is in the shape of a largish coupe with a wedge profile, and features a relatively tall ride height.

The prototype is also fitted with in-wheel motors with integrated braking systems, a technology BMW is known to be developing with automotive supplier Continental and electric motor startup DeepDrive.

It's possible the mystery sports car is a demonstrator model for the new in-wheel technology. The car is far from production ready. Right now there's no external charging port, leaving the engineers to plug the charging cable to a port under the front hood.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

The BMW i3 is back! But this time it's an electric 3 Series | Autocar

BMW's radical Neue Klasse concept will evolve into the next 3 Series, which is now testing with electric power

www.autocar.co.uk

2027 BMW 3-Series spied with gas engine, Neue Klasse styling

A redesigned BMW 3-Series with the choice of gas and electric powertrains is coming in the years ahead.

www.motorauthority.com

First images of the new 3 series and i3 were spotted following the Neue Klass design language

 

[05XR8]

As long as the 3 doesn’t have those 2-series taillights I’m fine with BMW getting back to the E30 silhouette.

 

[CTznOfTime]

As long as the 3 doesn’t have those 2-series taillights I’m fine with BMW getting back to the E30 silhouette.

This is mine, we need a modern E30

 

[deththrasher]

The BMW i3 is back! But this time it's an electric 3 Series | Autocar

BMW's radical Neue Klasse concept will evolve into the next 3 Series, which is now testing with electric power

www.autocar.co.uk

2027 BMW 3-Series spied with gas engine, Neue Klasse styling

A redesigned BMW 3-Series with the choice of gas and electric powertrains is coming in the years ahead.

www.motorauthority.com

First images of the new 3 series and i3 were spotted following the Neue Klass design language

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I have mild hopes for it, it cannot be worse than the current car at least.

 

[AudiMan2011]

The next M3 will keep the inline-6 ICE but also offer EV power as an option

New BMW M3 will keep petrol power, but there'll be an EV, too | Auto Express

Next-generation BMW super-saloon will be available with choice of two powertrains when it goes on sale in 2028

www.autoexpress.co.uk

 

[Keef]

The BMW i3 is back! But this time it's an electric 3 Series | Autocar

BMW's radical Neue Klasse concept will evolve into the next 3 Series, which is now testing with electric power

www.autocar.co.uk

2027 BMW 3-Series spied with gas engine, Neue Klasse styling

A redesigned BMW 3-Series with the choice of gas and electric powertrains is coming in the years ahead.

www.motorauthority.com

First images of the new 3 series and i3 were spotted following the Neue Klass design language

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Now, I thought BMW was effectively combining the EV and ICE chassis into one on these new cars? These are two completely different chassis in these photos. I was wondering why the i3 has ridiculous economy car proportions but the 3 series is shaped like we would expect.

 

[Disco_Volante]

Now, I thought BMW was effectively combining the EV and ICE chassis into one on these new cars? These are two completely different chassis in these photos. I was wondering why the i3 has ridiculous economy car proportions but the 3 series is shaped like we would expect.

The batteries. They're spread throughout the bottom of the car, so everything needs to be higher up than it'd be on an ICE car. Same thing with the new A6 and the upcoming A7.

Using the same chassis is certainly doable (like the new Charger) but separating them I'd say makes for a better EV, and a better ICE.