BMW's electric vehicles feature unique acceleration sounds, but future high-performance EVs will have a new distinct sound.
- BMW has unveiled a new installment in its series showcasing the upcoming electric M3 equivalent sedan.
- This video highlights BMW's efforts to make the car feel responsive, engaging, and satisfying to drive for passionate drivers.
- It also reveals the actual sound of the first electric M car, which is a synthesized sound resembling a straight-six engine.
Demonstrated achievable results, albeit somewhat more challenging when constrained by set benchmarks.
Faced with similar challenges when it came to creating the first fully electric M car. The electric vehicles it has produced so far are pleasant to drive and extremely fast, but they are too heavy and cumbersome around sharp turns, which is where a BMW should really be enjoyable, but none of its current electric vehicles excel in this area. The only exception was the original Mini Cooper SE, which was incredibly enjoyable around a winding road, but it's been replaced by a more refined and less exciting new model.
The manufacturer is actively engaged in developing the initial bespoke M model, and we can track the production process through a sequence of short documentary films.
The latest edition of the series concentrates on the challenge of navigating the vehicle at its limit. It is in this situation that a BMW M car is truly enjoyable, as it enables you to indulge in some daring maneuvers behind the wheel, without ever feeling on the verge of losing control.
Eager drivers will enjoy throwing the car into corners to experience the plentiful grip and then powerfully pulling out of the turn while the back end swings out, a classic M-car feature. To replicate this intense driving experience, BMW is fine-tuning its upcoming electric M3 equivalent model, putting its prototype through rigorous testing on icy surfaces in Sweden to test its dynamics and capabilities.
It's worth noting that while BMW has placed M badges on several EVs, none of them are standalone high-performance M models—a dedicated electric equivalent to the M3, M4, or M5 has not yet been made. This seems to be changing soon, however.
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However, it appears BMW is phasing out the Hans driving mode in its upcoming M electric vehicles.
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