1972. This is the date when BMW’s “M” division entered history. From the first icon Motorsport on a BMW M1 in 1978. In the latest sports versions of electric sedans, the letter M continued to characterize elegant models with a sporty look. Worthy of the craziest performances. This initial, which later became its own brand, is closely associated with the history and development of BMW. It, which used to be found only on purely thermal sedans and coupes, now applies to SUVs as well. Regardless of whether hybrid or electric models. In 2022, she celebrated her fiftieth birthday by giving herself (among other things) a wonderful gift of BMW 3.0 CSL, limited and exclusive model.

The fiftieth anniversary is celebrated with great fanfare

CSL refers to Light sports coupe, named after the championship-obsessed BMW E3 3.0 CSL of the 70s. To live up to its predecessor, BMW has equipped this new interpretation the most powerful six-cylinder ever developed for road homologation. 560 horsepower ! That’s 50 horsepower more than the current M3 and M4. A clean engine, it features the latest BMW M technology, such as the Active-M differential, carbon-ceramic brakes and adaptive suspension. These are almost his only “products”. The model is designed for enthusiasts – and this is confirmed – and above all for pure piloting. Lightweight to the max and all carbon, this 3.0 CSL was not limited to 50 copiesrounding off M’s mid-century celebration, in style.

A less bright future for the brand.

The news that prompts us to review Division M today unfortunately, less glorious. Its director, Frank Van Meel, has just confirmed that from 2028 sales of electric “M” cars will be higher than sales of thermal cars.. This is not surprising for BMW, the brand multiplies models (i4, i7, iX, soon i5). For a unit that wants to be sporty and radical, the news is being received more cautiously. At the moment, more than 2/3 of the M line consists of exclusively internal combustion engines. The last part is occupied by electric models and hybrids (much smaller). According to brand predictions, the balance will be reached from 2027, and 2028 will mark a major turning point in the electric due to heat. Currently only electric range consists of i4 M50 and iX M60 only.