The Future is Electrifying: BMW's Quad-Motor Beast Spotted Amidst Arctic Frost
Imagine a future where the roar of engines melds with the whisper of the wind, where power is not just felt but unleashed in a symphony of electricity. August 2022 marked the inception of such a vision by BMW, as it teased the ultimate electric driving machine poised to redefine the boundaries of performance. Enter the stage, a quad-motor electric vehicle (EV) prototype, drawing its lineage from the i4 M50 but graced with the prowess of a stallion unbeknownst to the current era.
Dubbed with the audacity of a megawatt of electric muscle, translating to a staggering 1,341 horsepower – or 1,360 ps for those who fancy the metric system – this titan overshadows its predecessors with effortless grace. The i4 M50's achievements seem modest in comparison, and even the 738-horsepower XM Label and the anticipated hybrid M5 for 2025 silently acknowledge their future kin's supremacy.
Spied Among the Snowflakes: BMW's Secret Unfurls
Yet, for all its might, the behemoth doesn't lurk in the shadows. Recent espionage near the Arctic Circle has peeled the veil off the BMW M's upcoming electric gem. This unnamed envoy of speed dons aesthetic enhancements befitting its essence. A revamped front splitter and carbon-fiber trims caress its front, while a trunk lid spoiler promises composure in the face of tempests. Its attire? A set of 285/40 R19 Michelin Pilot Alpin tires, distinctly broader than those of the i4 M50 and M3 CS, ensuring its dominion over the tarmac.
A close inspection reveals 'Ashley' embroidered next to the M emblem on its grille - a pet name for a prototype that sits with a poise sharper than its brethren. It raises a curious inquiry: Why does this electric flagship pivot on the CLAR underpinnings rather than springing from the Neue Klasse platform specifically designed for the electric era?
A Symphony of Speculations
Although answers are as elusive as the Northern Lights, the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse's testing suggests that 'Ashley' might indeed bear the Neue Klasse's DNA beneath its metallic skin. A hypothesis, albeit speculative, whispers of an evolutionary leap where tradition and innovation meld in seamless harmony.
But fear not, purists of internal combustion, for the M3's lineage is far from extinction. Signaling the advent of an era bridging the old and the new, reports hint at a G50-derived M3, marching forth on the CLAR platform anticipated to debut in 2027. This beacon of heritage, codenamed G84, reassures that while the winds may change, the soul of the M3 endures.
A New Horizon Dawns
As the chessboard of automotive evolution shifts, the endgame for the M4 CSL's rear-driven legacy paves the way for the all-wheel marvel that is the M4 CS. Alongside the M3 CS Touring slated for a 2025 unveiling, the future spells a tapestry where electric dreams and performance legends intertwine.
In the heart of the Arctic's solitude, BMW engineers its future, a testament to the unyielding pursuit of excellence. Amidst whispers of cold wind and the dance of auroras, the quad-motor EV forges a path forward, heralding an era where electric power is not just a facet of performance but its very essence.