Latest disguised ‘Neue Klasse’ saloon is a pretty blatant hint at the next-gen electric M3
BMW iM3: Although the German car maker won’t confirm that this 'one-off prototype' of its all-electric Neue Klasse saloon is the new M3, the signs are theresays not only is it a prototype, but it’s not for production. But the showroom-spec grille and lights say otherwise and, while presumably BMW bods had their fingers crossed behind their backs a moment ago, this one-off prototype of the all-electricBMW won’t confirm as much just yet, but the signs are there.
There’s a helping hand to allow the car to deal with that much wallop – downforce. Forget that swept-up bootlid, BMW has turned to electricity to give its new electric car the grip and traction it needs. Will such a system make it to production? Doubtless it would be a drain on the i3M’s battery if it does, but perhaps BMW is developing clever electronics to only activate the fans for short bursts when they’re needed.
According to BMW: “Integrated drivetrain, braking and energy recuperation control allows energy to be used more sustainably. 98 per cent of drivers do not need to make any inputs using the conventional brakes. The braking power generated using energy recuperation is sufficient for normal, everyday driving. Only under heavy braking, eg in an emergency situation, is intervention required from the friction brakes. All in all, this system increases efficiency by up to 25 per cent.
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