BMW’s Neue Klasse M concept brings next-gen EV tech to motorsports
Just in time for Le Mans, BMW is pulling the cover off its new M performance concept built on the Bavarian automaker’s Neue Klasse next-generation architecture.
The concept is the debut of a new design language for BMW’s M division, signaling a shift toward a more electrified future. The company says it is built on the guiding principle “Born on the racetrack. Made for the streets,” bridging BMW’s motorsports heritage with its next-generation EV technology.
Marketing bromides aside, the new concept is a two-door sedan with powerful proportions, precise lines, wide wheel arches, and a muscular shoulder section. It’s also an introduction to BMW’s new M eDrive system, which leverages Neue Klasse Gen6 technology specifically optimized for high-performance EVs.
The concept has four electric motors managed by BMW’s Heart of Joy central computer, which allows for wheel-specific control of both drivetrain and braking. It also enables high energy recuperation,...
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