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i8 |
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In addition, several plug-in hybrid models built on existing platforms have been marketed as iPerformance models. Examples include the 225xe using a 1.5 L three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor, the 330e/530e using a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, and the 740e using a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor.45 Also, crossover and SUV plug-in hybrid models have been released using i technology: X1 xDrive25e, X2 xDrive25e, X3 xDrive30e, and X5 xDrive40e.46 |
M models |
Main article: BMW M |
The BMW M GmbH subsidiary (called BMW Motorsport GmbH until 1993) started making high-performance versions of various BMW models in 1978. |
As of March 2023, the M lineup is:47 |
M2 two-door coupe |
M3 four-door sedan and five-door station wagon |
M4 two-door coupe/convertible |
M5 four-door sedan |
M8 two-door coupe/convertible and four-door sedan |
X3 M compact SUV48 |
X4 M compact coupe SUV48 |
X5 M mid-size SUV49 |
X6 M mid-size coupe SUV50 |
M2 |
M2 |
M3 |
M3 |
M4 |
M4 |
M5 |
M5 |
M8 |
M8 |
X3 M |
X3 M |
X4 M |
X4 M |
X5 M |
X5 M |
X6 M |
X6 M |
The letter "M" is also often used in the marketing of BMW's regular models, for example the F20 M140i model, the G11 M760Li model and various optional extras called "M Sport", "M Performance" or similar. |
Naming convention for models |
Main article: List of BMW vehicles § Nomenclature |
Motorsport |
Main article: BMW in motorsport |
BMW has a long history of motorsport activities, including: |
Touring cars, such as DTM, WTCC, ETCC and BTCC |
Formula One |
Endurance racing, such as 24 Hours Nürburgring, 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours of Daytona and Spa 24 Hours |
Isle of Man TT |
Dakar Rally |
American Le Mans Series |
IMSA SportsCar Championship |
Formula BMW – a junior racing Formula category. |
Formula Two |
Formula E |
2016 BMW M4 DTM |
2016 BMW M4 DTM |
2016 BMW M6 GT3 |
2016 BMW M6 GT3 |
2016 BMW S1000RR |
2016 BMW S1000RR |
2007 BMW Sauber F1.07 |
2007 BMW Sauber F1.07 |
Involvement in the arts |
Art Cars |
Main article: BMW Art Car |
In 1975, sculptor Alexander Calder was commissioned to paint the BMW 3.0 CSL racing car driven by Hervé Poulain at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which became the first in the series of BMW Art Cars. Since Calder's work of art, many other renowned artists throughout the world have created BMW Art Cars, including David Hockney, Jenny Holzer, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella, and Andy Warhol.51 To date, a total of 19 BMW Art Cars, based on both racing and regular production vehicles, have been created. |
1975 3.0 CSL Art Car by Alexander Calder |
1975 3.0 CSL Art Car by Alexander Calder |