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The BMW Concept XM

BMW has announced that it is in the final stages of testing its largest and most powerful SUV model, the BMW Concept XM, whose premiere is announced for November 29th. According to BMW this is the most expressive statement in almost 50 years of BMW M.

The Bavarian company has published a photo of the XM concept model, which shows a completely new design with a large grille, thin lights on the edges, which suggest that the headlights are positioned slightly lower, bulges on the hood like those on the M3 / M4, and new bumper with large air intakes.

It is assumed that BMW’s largest SUV in the most powerful edition will be called the X8 M. It will be powered by a plug-in hybrid combination of a 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 engine and an electric motor with a total power of 750 hp (552 kW).

It remains to be seen and see what the BMW Concept XM will look like in production form, which will take the title of the most powerful product of the M department so far. It should hit the roads in 2023.

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BMW ICE engines

The EU recently decided on EURO 7 as part of the European Green Deal, but German BMW has found a solution for its ICE engines considering it too early to fully electrify the car.

Former BMW M department head Markus Flasch said in a statement to German media that the company has a technical solution for its turbocharged petrol engines. These engines are already installed in BMW M models, so by fitting into the announced Euro 7 standard, the engines will still be on offer.

The Bavarian car company has confirmed that it will have its in-line 6-cylinder turbo petrol engine, along with a larger and more powerful V8 option. Alignment with Euro 7 standards, which should take effect from 2025, will extend the life of ICE engines at least until 2030.

BMW has not yet revealed whether and when they will follow in the footsteps of Mercedes, in whose AMG department they have already decided to follow the path of partial electrification. This will compensate for the reduction in displacement and number of cylinders in its turbo petrol engines.

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BMW M135i xDrive

The BMW 1 Series has not yet undergone full M treatment, but the closest to it is certainly the M135i xDrive. The car comes with a series of mechanical improvements three years after the appearance of the basic model.

The Volkswagen Golf R and Audi S3 are already on the market, the Mercedes-AMG is preparing an improved A35, and BMW is responding with a compact hatchback. This is not a redesign, or Life Cycle Impulse (LCI), but a subtle evolution of the most powerful version of the Series 1.

The BMW M135i xDrive is offered in Individual colors, and in the photos the car is painted in Sao Paulo yellow. Others such as Frozen Pure Gray and Frozen Orange are also available. Improved springs and shock absorbers improve the car’s behavior on the road, especially in corners. Engineers also adjusted the rear and steering lever brackets on the rear axle, and the front axle was given a new hydraulic bracket to attach the front suspension levers. The slope is increased to better absorb the forces created by passing through bends.

The BMW M135i xDrive is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 302 hp (222 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission through which power is sent to all wheels. A limited-slip mechanical differential has been retained. It rides on 18-inch wheels, and a 19-inch set is optional.

Source: BMW