BMW released a teaser of its upcoming all-electric M-Series performance sedan today, promising that the quad-motor M3 sports car will have specs that will be truly next level when it arrives in 2027.
The M3 will have four electric motors and simulated gear shifting, a feature that is increasingly becoming a must-have for electrified sports cars. BMW says this setup unlocks the benefits of both rear- and all-wheel drive, along with the ability to disengage the front axle.
The electric M3 will also be built on BMW’s Neue Klasse platform that promises more efficient batteries, lightning-fast charging and a higher-powered computer. The architecture will be 800-volt, regenerative braking will be highly efficient, and if the hidden photos are any indication, it will be a real sight on the roads.
Speaking of computers, the M3 will have four of them, integrated under its oddly named “Heart of Joy” component that aggregates all of the vehicle’s traction, stability and electric motor management functions. This means that when software updates are made available, the vehicle’s brain will be able to receive them faster than BMW’s existing processor.
The M3’s simulated gear shifting will feature a “newly developed soundscape” that “transmits pure emotions.” Like other automakers, BMW is loath to alienate its loyal M-Series customers by giving them all the torque but no gearing feedback. And now a simulated “soundscape” will accompany that change. Porsche, Hyundai and Dodge have also joined the fake EV gear shifting bandwagon.
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