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BMW M boss rejects iM3 hypothesis: We’d by no means use an i on an M
Requested if BMW might develop a successor to the i8 (and why not name it the iM1 or Mi for good measure?) Van Meel replied: No, that will likely be a Mission Inconceivable! Truly, we might by no means use an i on an M, regardless that it might be electrical.
As a result of an M3 had a four-cylinder, six-cylinder, eight-cylinder engine; naturally aspirated, turbocharged ones. Now its even received an xDrive, nevertheless it at all times remained an M3.
So if we might ever do one thing like that, it can at all times be referred to as an M with out an i. As a result of thats simply the know-how, and M just isn’t about know-how.
Its a couple of promise, its about motorsports, its about emotion. Its not in regards to the drivetrain.
And as for an electrified supercar particularly, Van Meel mentioned he and his workforce have been at all times dreaming a couple of automobile like that however for now, its a no. Its in our hearts, its in our minds. As automobile guys and automobile women, were at all times considering and making an attempt out vehicles like that. However I can’t say sure to you.
