[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by CH_M3f80

Which is correct for the X5 LCI, 04/23 (first page) or 2022 (see post above)?

The posts referring to 2022 are from January 2020 and the post referring to 4/2023 is from March 2021, so the latter is far more current information.

[ynguldyn]

The "i3" name is being officially reassigned to the Chinese 3-series EVs.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

He drops some useful info. Good guy for sure. If you're reading lemetier, thanks for your contribs.

But ynguldyn is the one to listen to when it comes to production vehicle info. A G81 is different from a CS or CSL or what have you. Sure, it's not going to be huge volume. But it's just not the type of vehicle you market as a "special" deal. Same reason you don't see these come in the final year or whatever (I was actually surprised it's trailing the LCI by even a few months - but I forgot to consider the fact that the G21 goes longer than the G20 which helps justify that). I mean if you go through the effort to create stampings for the fenders, rework all sorts of stuff (see the F81 conversions for how much needs to change), it doesn't make sense to only produce it for a short time.

The previous two ///M Touring that went into production were also limited (E34 M5 - 1000units/891(2*) built/ E61 1200units/1,025 built).

*Theres one special E34 M5 Touring used for development purposes stashed away in a vault, unseen by the public to this day.

Its not that it's going to be produced over a short time, but that the additional time and complexities require it to be a bit segregated from the standard line.

[soheil]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

The "i3" name is being officially reassigned to the Chinese 3-series EVs.

What?! So they are gonna have 2 completely different i3 models for different markets? That's genius!

[hujames1976]

Great news. Waiting for next generation BMW

[sward]

Originally Posted by soheil

What?! So they are gonna have 2 completely different i3 models for different markets? That's genius!

Nothing new. 2 series is both 2 door sports car and a 7 seater minivan.

[gmag]

Originally Posted by sh11

It will be named iXs, not iX M60, and it will match M750Le power output. The i7 M60 will have 650hp.

Just a little "titbit" - the hybrid power train of the G70 M750Le will be the entry-level power train in the upcoming XM

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by lemetier

*Theres one special E34 M5 Touring used for development purposes stashed away in a vault, unseen by the public to this day.

Powered by the S70/2 (6.1-liter V12 McLaren engine).

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Powered by the S70/2 (6.1-liter V12 McLaren engine).

That's the one

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by lemetier

Its not that it's going to be produced over a short time, but that the additional time and complexities require it to be a bit segregated from the standard line.

Gotcha. I sort of touched on that idea of "cadence" in this post.

It really does feel like this one will be more popular than the any previous M touring though. I have to believe they somewhat expect that to be the case and can account for higher demand.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

The "i3" name is being officially reassigned to the Chinese 3-series EVs.

I see that you've also listed EOP date for the existing I01 i3 - June 2022 (this may have been added awhile back, but I just noticed it).

Given the early-2022 sales start date for the i4, one could expect the G28 i3 at a similar time. So even in China, it looks like there won't be much overlap (if any).

[qdtjant]

Question:
What new models of Alpina are these: ?
The facelift was launched in fall 2020.

November 2021:
G30 Alpina B5
G30 Alpina D5
G31 Alpina B5

[brad850csi]

Originally Posted by qdtjant

Question:
What new models of Alpina are these: ?
The facelift was launched in fall 2020.

November 2021:
G30 Alpina B5
G30 Alpina D5
G31 Alpina B5

For the B5 perhaps the S68?

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by gmag

Just a little "titbit" - the hybrid power train of the G70 M750Le will be the entry-level power train in the upcoming XM

If this is true, that's cool. Very interested in all things upcoming about the XM.

[sward]

Originally Posted by gmag

Just a little "titbit" - the hybrid power train of the G70 M750Le will be the entry-level power train in the upcoming XM

Is it the same as today's X5 45e or is it a new powertrain?

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by sward

Is it the same as today's X5 45e or is it a new powertrain?

It will feature a B58 with electric assistance like the 45e, but it should offer significantly more power. Somewhere around 500hp would be a reasonable expectation.

[kith_m4]

Received email update on M4 Comp X Kith going in production in July 2021!

[gmag]

Originally Posted by sward

Is it the same as today's X5 45e or is it a new powertrain?

It will be a similar phev drivetrain to today's 745e but with an updated B58 engine, a more powerful yet more efficient electric motor & a gen 5 battery pack. It will crank out well over 500hp combined & around 750NM (553 lb ft) of torque.

[omegamn]

Nice, thanks for the info.

[Loma]

Does anyone know what is the VG Code for G80 M3 MxDrive?

[mbanck]

ynguldyn you wrote back in November:

The electric version of the next generation X1 (will be sold as "iX1") will be available in single-motor and dual-motor configurations with two range options. As a hint of motor power output, the designation for the single motor model will use "20" and the dual motor will use "30".

It's clear that the regular X1 will be FWD, but is it known already whether the iX1 sDrive will be FWD or RWD? And I guess we can assume the dual motor version will be AWD and they won't put two motors on the same axle?

[Weiman]

Originally Posted by mbanck

ynguldyn you wrote back in November:


It's clear that the regular X1 will be FWD, but is it known already whether the iX1 sDrive will be FWD or RWD? And I guess we can assume the dual motor version will be AWD and they won't put two motors on the same axle?

According to the rumor mill it will be FWD.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/04/08/2...x1-spy-photos/