Not long ago, the conceptual sedan BMW M Concept Neue Klasse premiered, which is a precursor to the top version of the electric i3. We decided to imagine what a two-door sports car version with the index iM4 might look like, which would accompany the traditional M4 coupe.
In March of this year, an entirely new i3 sedan debuted, replacing the electric version of the 3 Series in the G20 body and essentially becoming an independent model. Two weeks ago, a precursor to its most powerful version with a presumed index iM3 was shown, and two-door versions of these electric vehicles are also expected. The top modification iM4 will be produced in parallel with the traditional M4 coupe, the current version of which was presented in the fall of 2020 and received a facelift in early 2024.
No prototypes of the Neue Klasse coupe have been spotted yet, but we can assume that their design will largely replicate the four-door versions. The coupe depicted in the renderings has slightly altered proportions due to moving the front axle forward and increasing the wheelbase, which makes the sports car look a bit more solid and substantial, as befits a model with a higher index. The shape of the side glazing is similar to classic BMWs with their signature "Hofmeister kink." Additionally, the coupe is shown in the signature color of the BMW M division called Laguna Seca Blue and with new wheels featuring a massive central section, which can be considered a nod to some older M models.
The new iM4 coupe, as well as the iM3 sedan, will be built on the Neue Klasse platform. The powertrain is expected to consist of four electric motors with a total output of up to 1000 hp. For comparison, the current M4 coupe in the Competition version is equipped with a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine producing 510 hp (650 Nm).
The premiere of the production BMW iM3 sedan is expected closer to 2028, and the coupe version may be presented simultaneously with it or slightly later. Meanwhile, earlier this month, BMW announced a decline in profits and cost-saving measures.
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