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First BMW M EV to feature fake gear shifts, engine noise
BMW M's first electric sedan will feature emulated gear shifts and engine sounds to improve drivability and control in low-grip conditions, with exclusive patented technology.
- At BMW's international launch in Sotogrande, Spain, Philipp Brunn, BMW M project boss, revealed performance-specific driving modes, emulated gear shifting, and tailored propulsion sounds on the as-yet-unnamed M EV.
- BMW says the simulated shifts and sounds are intended to bridge internal-combustion and electric driving characteristics and provide a familiar experience while improving controllability in low-grip conditions.
- Technically, BMW pairs a unique gearing system for a quad-motor layout with performance-specific modes, patenting most features to keep them exclusive to BMW M models, echoing Hyundai's 'N e-Shift' torque-control concept.
- The M EV has been spotted testing on ice as BMW declined to confirm benchmarking, while rivals including Hyundai and Porsche explore similar simulated shifts and sounds, with Porsche building a prototype last year.
- BMW M will follow Hyundai's lead by incorporating simulated gear shifts and engine noise into its first electric M model, with patents held by BMW M positioning it to intensify competition.
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