BMW M CHAT: SUPERCARS, ELECTRIC M3, BMW IN FORMULA 1 AND MORE

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This panel discussion from Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2025 features key BMW M figures discussing the brand's direction, particularly concerning electrification and performance. A significant focus is placed on the new M5, addressing concerns about its increased weight by emphasizing its balanced engineering, wide track, and active rear-wheel steering, which reportedly make the weight imperceptible during driving. The discussion highlights BMW M's commitment to its heritage, with a strong emphasis on transferring motorsport technology to road cars. Design chief Oliver Heilmer explains how aerodynamic requirements drive design, while racing driver Augusto Farfus shares memorable career moments and the importance of reliability and speed. The panel also touches on the future of electric M cars, promising a new level of performance, and reaffirms BMW M's dedication to listening to its community, citing the continued availability of manual transmissions and the introduction of the M5 Touring in the US as examples. While a dedicated supercar remains a distant dream, the focus is on strengthening the existing M portfolio and embracing electrification.