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Originally Posted by M3JetPilot
It’s so interesting to see the stark difference in comments between the announcement of this M3 and the E92. It is night and day difference the excitement this forum had for the E9x M3 compared to this. It’s sad those days are over. Here’s the link to when the E92 was announced https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50002 |
You're right, things feel different now compared to the E9X days, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. The E92 was a milestone, no doubt, but EVs—and especially M Division’s take on them—open up entirely new possibilities that ICE tech simply can’t match anymore.
With platforms like the Neue Klasse and tech like VDX, BMW’s M engineers now have the freedom to fine-tune everything from drivetrain behavior to suspension dynamics with insane precision and speed. We’re talking real-time adjustments that used to be impossible with ICE hardware. It’s a totally new level of performance, handling, and comfort that will keep evolving—where ICE tech is, by comparison, nearing its limit.
And sure, the design direction is controversial—but we saw the same backlash with the G80, the XM, and even the G90 M5. Yet BMW’s sales keep climbing year over year. The Neue Klasse is designed not just for enthusiasts, but to future-proof the brand and attract a new generation of buyers. The numbers speak for themselves: the business is healthy, the customer base is growing, and the tech is pushing boundaries.
It's not the end of the M legacy, just a bold next step in its evolution.