The all-electric BMW M3 will be produced in Munich in the future
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BMW M has produced the one millionth vehicle at its Munich plant. The commemorative model of this sports division’s brand is an M3 with the special Fire Orange III paint finish. In the future, the first all-electric M3 will also be manufactured at this location. As a preview, the manufacturer released images of a camouflaged vehicle.
"BMW M combines road and track suitability with everyday usability," said brand chief Franciscus van Meel. "The one-millionth BMW M vehicle shows that these values continue to be highly valued by our customers 40 years after the launch of the first BMW M3. For us, this is an incentive to continuously develop our BMW M high-performance vehicle portfolio based on the BMW M Neue Klasse technology, including fully electric models, in line with our core brand promise."
The battery-powered M3 will be the first high-performance model based on the "BMW M Neue Klasse technology." Following the recently launched fully electric i3, this marks another battery-powered model from the "Neue Klasse" series produced in Munich. The current generation of M3s has been manufactured at the main plant since 2020.
Starting next year, the BMW Group will produce only electric vehicles at its Munich plant. The facility was renovated while it remained in operation for this purpose. About one-third of the site has been transformed into a new body shop, a new vehicle assembly area, and additional logistics spaces.
According to BMW Group, the company is investing around 650 million euros in converting its Munich plant to produce all-electric vehicles. Modern production structures, digitalization, and collaboration with development teams and suppliers are intended to enable the production of the electric M3. The manufacturing of this high-performance model will take place exclusively at BMW’s main plant in Munich, where production has been ongoing for over 100 years.
Peter Weber says, “The BMW M3 is closely linked to BMW Group’s main plant in Munich. We are very pleased that the first all-electric BMW M3 will also be produced there in the future. For our employees, BMW M holds a special emotional significance. That’s why we are even more proud to actively shape the future of this icon.”
Van Meel described the electric M3 as the “natural enemy” of internal combustion engines. The goal is to attract buyers away from the newly offered gasoline version by showcasing superior dynamics. “There may be customers who say they want an internal combustion engine because they like the sound or appearance, or because they can’t charge it at home,” said the BMW M chief. “That’s completely fine. But if someone is passionate about racing or driving dynamics, they might say that the electric M3 is the best M3.”
The M3, which runs solely on electricity, relies on four electric motors. The focus is not on maximum power or torque but on enhancing agility and the driving experience through precise vehicle dynamics. The central computer “Heart of Joy” controls the four motors to achieve advantages in stability and maneuverability. Targeted braking of the inner wheels and acceleration of the outer wheels is intended to optimize cornering performance. The E-M3 will offer simulated gear shifts, as well as a new sound design inspired by the electric motors.
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