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  After 50 years of work, the BMW M division is getting ready to write the next chapter toward electric mobility. Not only will battery-powered engines improve, but there will also be a "revolution" in traction and drive systems control of how torque is distributed and how the chassis works. BMW M has designed and is developing hardware and software solutions for future high-performance all-electric models . These solutions will give the driver an entirely new way to drive, bringing the spirit of the letter M to the world of emission-free mobility. At our anniversary, we don't just look back, but mostly we look forward, "says Franciscus van Meel, chairman of the board of directors of BMW M. By the end of the year, our company will start making the BMW M's first high-performance car with hybrid power from a V8 M engine. "And we're looking forward to entering the LMDh category of North American IMSA endurance racing with an eight-cylinder hybrid turbochar...

The new BMW i4 fully electric car is clearly aimed at Tesla : with a lot of power and range, it should make up for lost ground in the premium segment in the case of e-cars. After the i3 and the iX3 electric SUV , the BMW i4 will be the brand's third electric car to hit the market in 2021 . The electric car should clearly stand up to Tesla : with up to 530 PS, acceleration from zero to 100 km / h in four seconds, a top speed of over 200 km / h and a range of 590 kilometers according to WLTP measurements. The new BMW i4 electric car is a "Gran Coupé" with four doors and a long wheelbase , which indicates a body that is at least 4.60 meters long. The sensors required for the assistance systems are installed behind the mighty double kidney grille , which does not have to take on any cooling function. The design of the huge lightweight rims has a positive effect on aerodynamics. The electric drivetrain comes from the fifth generation of electric technology from BMW. Ultimat...