BMW M IS BORN
Created as a division of BMW’s racing teams, BMW Motorsport roars onto the scene. Only one year later, the BMW 3.0 CSL wins the Nürburgring 24 Hours.
HISTORY
FIVE DECADES OF POWER
It may have started on the racetrack, but BMW enthusiasts took M for their own joyride – bringing high performance engines and aerodynamic design to everyday roads.
1972
1978
BMW M1
As the namesake of BMW M vehicles, the BMW M1 launches the career of the letter “M” destined to become a synonym for performance.
1984
BMW M5
Making history, this sportscar becomes the first street-legal high-performance sedan.
1997
BMW M ROADSTER
With its larger track width and low center of gravity, the BMW M Roadster grips the road like a beast.
2000
BMW M3 COUPE
Featuring the world’s most powerful naturally aspirated 6-cylinder engine and classic coupe design.
2015
BMW X6 M
Combining the athletic characteristics of a coupe with the motorsport DNA of BMW.
2022
50 YEARS OF BMW M
Celebrating five decades of thrilling history and racing into a new era of electrification and performance technology.
Intelligent control.
Experience significantly faster 0-60 mph times and exceptional control with M xDrive, BMW’s most performance-centric all-wheel drive system, which features adjustable modes for power distribution.
Serious stopping power.
The M-specific Integrated Brake System lets you configure brake performance and pedal feel for personalized control. M Compound brakes with ventilated and drilled brake discs come standard, while available Carbon Ceramic Brakes with eye-catching gold calipers deliver improved fading stability, high heat resistance, and impressive weight savings.
Precision steering.
Precision is power in every BMW M. The M-developed electric power steering with Servotronic lets drivers select their own modes – comfortable for everyday jaunts or sporty for dynamic drives. The steering system is matched with lightweight aluminum suspension components which deliver precise road feedback and lightning-quick maneuvers.
Superior stability.
This is the high-performance handling that turns M drivers into enthusiasts: the Adaptive M Suspension with electronically controlled dampers ensures stability and control in all scenarios. Suspension modes let you adjust the rigidity and responsive of the chassis. The Active M Differential ensures the optimal degree of lock between the rear wheels for optimal agility and traction.
