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38-834: The current organisation is a result of a restructure in April 2021, bringing together the BMW M high-performance division with the competitive motorsport division. Key personnel include Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH, and Andreas Roos, Head of BMW M Motorsport. BMW M Team RLL BMW M Team WRT Ceccato Racing : Century Motorsport : FK Performance Motorsport : Paul Miller Racing ROWE Racing Schubert Motorsport : ST Racing : Team AAI : Team KRC Team Studie : Team RMG : Team WRT : Turner Motorsport : See Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters for BMW's historical involvement in DTM. From 2021 onwards

76-761: A daily driver. Starting with the X5 M and X6 M, and featured in the F10 M5, BMW used the twin-turbocharged S63 which not only produces more horsepower and torque, but is also more efficient than the S85 V10. Also unlike the S85 and S65 which do not share a design with non-M BMW engines, the S63 has significant parts commonality with the base N63 V8 engine (which is also has twin turbochargers) making them less expensive to build. BMW has not yet considered supercharging. The BMW M3 (E92/E93)

114-465: A higher-performance engine. Audi Sport GmbH (formerly quattro GmbH), AUDI AGs high performance private subsidiary, creates even higher performance versions , known by their " RS " badging. The "RS" initials are taken from the German : R enn S port — literally translated as "racing sport". The characteristics and cost of these cars are equated to cars belonging to the supercar class. RS

152-643: A range of high performance versions of certain car models of the German automotive company Audi AG . These cars primarily focus on enhanced " sport " performance. Production of Audi "S" cars began in 1990 with the S2 Coupé , whilst the first "RS" car appeared four years later with the Audi RS 2 Avant . Today's S and RS models are based on the A/e-tron GT/Q models with the same number (e.g. S4 / RS 4

190-611: A similarly sized BMW M car, such as the Lexus IS-F vs. Audi RS 4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG vs. BMW M3 . In contrast to aftermarket tuners, Alpina BMW-based cars are currently mostly built by BMW on its production lines and are more comfort-oriented. Alpina is recognized as a car manufacturer and works very closely with BMW, sometimes participating in the development of BMW models and engines. Some Alpina models are even sold in North-America by BMW and either compete with

228-540: A total of 3648 units between 9/1987 and 11/1990 of which a majority of 2542 units were made available in two-door form (code name AK95). No catalytic converters were installed on this limited version. The steering rack, springs, shock absorbers, and brakes were similar to the normal E30 6-cylinder models (i.e. 325i) with sports suspension. The engine was mated to a Getrag 265 5-speed transmission in dog-leg configuration. Audi's RS models, Mercedes-Benz's AMG models, and Lexus F models are often reviewed in direct competition to

266-692: A traditional torque-converter automatic transmission. BMW M engines were traditionally large displacement naturally aspirated high revving engines, particularly the S85 V10 in the E60 M5 and E63 M6 and the related S65 V8 in the E90 M3. These are the most powerful engines BMW has ever built (not including the BMW S70/2 ) without supercharging or turbocharging, with an output of 100 hp per liter of displacement, and each has won numerous International Engine of

304-455: Is Audi's highest performance 'top-tier' trim level, positioned distinctly above the " S " ("Sport") specification level of Audi's regular model range. All "RS" cars pioneer some of Audi's latest and most advanced technology and engineering prowess, therefore, "RS" cars are considered by some as "halo vehicles" . Audi RS cars are some of the most powerful vehicles ever offered by Audi as well as R8 . Audi RS 6 (5.0 TFSI quattro) , for instance,

342-620: Is a subsidiary of BMW AG that manufactures performance cars. BMW M ("M" for "motorsport") was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful in the 1960s and 1970s. As time passed, BMW M began to supplement BMW's vehicle portfolio with specially modified higher trim models, for which they are now most known by the general public. These M-badged cars traditionally include modified engines, transmissions, suspensions, interior trims, aerodynamics, and exterior modifications to set them apart from their counterparts. All M models are tested and tuned at BMW's private facility at

380-650: Is based on the A4 or the RS Q3 based on the Q3 ), but the "Ur-S4" from 1991 to 1994 was based on the Audi 100/200 later named A6 and the first S2 / RS2 generation from 1990 to 1995 was based on the Audi 80/90 platform later replaced by the A4. The history of road versions of Audi racing cars begins in the 1980s, from models Audi Quattro and Audi Sport Quattro made by concern Audi AG in

418-436: Is more powerful than the physically larger Audi S8 (5.2 FSI quattro) . However, the 2012 — 2015 Audi S8 shares the same engine as the 2013 — 2018 Audi RS 6 and Audi RS7 , albeit in a lower state of tune, while for the 2016 — 2017 model years, the facelifted Audi S8 plus is considered 'an "RS" in anything but name as it features an uprated engine with the same output as the smaller RS 6 and RS7 . The 2016-17 S8 Plus

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456-588: The McLaren F1 , which, like its engine supplier and manufacturer, has enjoyed plenty of racing success, famously winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995, the first year of competition for the GTR racing variant. At present, BMW M has offered modified versions of nearly every BMW nameplate, except for the Z1 . The BMW X5 and X6 sport activity vehicles received M derivatives for the 2010 model year onwards. These are

494-654: The Nürburgring racing circuit in Germany. BMW M also provides M packages for the BMW S1000RR motorcycle, with a limited-production homologation -special, race-type machine designated M1000RR , produced from 2021 onwards. Established in May 1972 with 35 employees, it grew to 400 employees by 1988, and is currently an integral part of BMW's market presence. The first racing project was BMW's 3.0 CSL . After this came

532-508: The 3 Series, 5 Series, and roadsters), while AMG has created fast versions of many of its nameplates, including flagship sedans and SUVs. Accordingly, "an M car has to be responsive and fundamentally keen on turning as well as accelerating. The M5's technical spec is all about connecting the driver to a car that reacts blindingly fast, whatever request the driver hands down." Until the 2010 model year, BMW M has also never used supercharging or turbocharging, unlike Mercedes-AMG or Audi ; for instance

570-972: The 3.2 FSI V6, that makes the Audi S4's 3.0 TFSI V6 the performance option (the B8 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI positioned closer to the E90 BMW 335i than the BMW M3). The Audi A6 (C7) no longer has a V8 engine upgrade in the non "S" range, with the discontinuation of the C6 Audi A6 4.2 FSI that was offered from 2004 – 2011, one must go to the C7 Audi S6 4.0 TFSI. Audi 'S' models should not be confused with Audi 'A' and 'Q' series models equipped with an " S  line " package, which features sport tuned suspension and cosmetic upgrades such as leather trim, S-line badging, and sports steering wheel, but are not equipped with

608-645: The 5 Series and 6 Series only having a choice of either a manual or automatic transmission, but the 'M' Sport package had an optional Sequential Sport Gearbox (SSG) (a gearbox similar to the M5 and M6 (SMG)) until after the 2007 model year. Two models, the M1 (1978–1981) and XM (2022–present), are not pinnacle versions of an existing BMW model, but rather, are ground-up performance models produced and sold exclusively in their M variant. Sometimes labelled as "M Original" cars, these models represent flagship performance and design for

646-901: The Audi "S" models have been positioned more as engine upgrade trims. Taking the 2012 model year for example, the Audi RS 5 competes directly with the BMW M3, M4 whereas the Audi S5 competes with the BMW 335i, while the Audi RS 6 competes with the BMW M5 and the Audi S6 competes with the BMW 550i. However the Audi RS 6 (C6) was never exported to the United States due to emissions regulations, leaving

684-462: The BMW 530MLE in 1976. It was designed to compete in South Africa's Modified Production Series instead of the regular E12 528i. 100 homologated road cars had to be produced for this. After the success of BMW M products like BMW 3.0 CSL in racing venues and the growing market for high performance sports cars, M introduced cars for sale to the public. The first official M-badged car for sale to

722-819: The BMW M6 Gran Coupé, in the case of the Alpina B6 Gran Coupé, or replace them, in the case of the Alpina B7 as there is no M7 variant of the 7 Series to compete with the model. BMW M also faces competition from several independent companies offering their own performance versions of BMW models; some performance packs can be retrofitted to existing cars while others are applied to new cars bought directly from BMW AG and converted prior to first registration. Such companies include Hamann Motorsport , Dinan Cars , G-Power , AC Schnitzer and Hartge . Audi S and RS models Audi S and RS models are

760-428: The DTM series ran GT3 cars For 2023, announcements are on hold pending reorganisation of the DTM series under new ownership. Alphabetical order. Full season details TBC. Spengler will also serve as BMW SIM Racing Ambassador and BMW Group Classic Ambassador. This motorsport-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . BMW M BMW M GmbH , formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH ,

798-581: The E39 and E60 iterations of the BMW M5 (using naturally-aspirated engines) competed against the Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (with a supercharged V8) and the Audi RS6 (twin-turbo). BMW M vehicles can use a variety of transmissions, including manual , dual-clutch , and automatic transmissions . The North American market E36 M3s in sedan and convertible form were the first M-vehicles offered with

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836-543: The M brand. In 2012 BMW introduced a new category for M cars, branded as M Performance, designed “to bridge the gap between M Sport variants and the outright M high-performance models.“ The lineup included the diesel-powered M550d in saloon and touring body styles, X5 M50d, and X6 M50d, marking the first diesel-powered BMW models to ever carry M-badging. The gasoline-powered M135i debuted shortly after. BMW has since announced M Performance variants of nearly every model in their lineup, including three new electric models,

874-553: The Year Awards. As late as the early 2000s, BMW regarded forced-induction (supercharging or turbocharging) as low-tech shortcuts to boosting horsepower, stating that this adds weight and complexity while reducing throttle response. BMW purists have noted that while forced induction and/or large displacement does produce more torque for better day-to-day driving, most of them like the "character" and sound of low displacement naturally aspirated engines with high redlines. However,

912-475: The boot. BMW has offered these 'M Sport' options on their standard vehicles since the late 1970s which explains why these vehicles carry M badges straight from the factory. In comparison, vehicle maker Audi also employs this same type of nomenclature. There are fully fledged 'S' models (S4, S5, S6, S7 and TTS), as well as an optional 'S'-line package that can be equipped to their standard vehicle lineup. An example of 'M'-badged vehicles in recent times includes

950-428: The city of Ingolstadt . In 1983, the company Quattro GmbH was founded (since November 2016, " Audi Sport GmbH ") in the city of Neckarsulm responsible for the development of sports models of cars of Audi brand. In 1990, appeared based on the model Audi 80 sports model S2 as a receiver Audi Quattro but already under the designation of the series "S" in the name and having a capacity of 220 hp. And in 1994 there

988-629: The feel of sport luxury, the interior of Audi " RS " models are often spartan by comparison as the emphasis is more on track performance than luxury. The 2008 Audi RS 4 sold in Europe had lightweight racing-style front seats and roll-up windows for the rear doors, although its counterpart sold in the United States has luxurious power-adjustable front seats and power windows for all doors 2008 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Audi RS 4, 2008 M-B C63 AMG . Audi "RS" models are considered direct competitors to similar sized hardcore sport models from BMW M and Mercedes-AMG , whereas

1026-493: The first M vehicles with xDrive four-wheel drive and automatic transmissions, and also the first M-badged SUV models. However, the E70 and E71 X5 and X6 M were actually developed by BMW Group rather than by BMW M. Although these are considered the most well known in-house tuning divisions, BMW M has a considerably different philosophy than Mercedes-AMG. BMW M has emphasized tuning only vehicles with "Lateral agility" (which has long been

1064-558: The i4, ix and the i7. All these cars are true BMW Motorsport models, not M-line sport models that bear BMW Motorsport features such as sport body kits, and interior specs. In the late 1980s, due to prohibitive taxes for cars above 2.0-litres of engine displacement in Italy and Portugal, BMW decided to build the E30 320is as an alternative to the 2.3-litre M3. This car was equipped with a shorter stroke S14 engine and produced 192 PS. BMW produced

1102-459: The late 2000s international regulations trends on reducing CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption are cited as the reasons not to continue further development on naturally aspirated high redline engines. The N54 twin-turbo inline-6 which debuted in the 2007 BMW 335i (E90) gives almost equivalent performance to the E46 and E90 iterations of the BMW M3, while being much more practical and fuel-efficient as

1140-468: The letter "A" in the designation of numbers and also in use in the notation " S 3", and " S Q5". All Audi "S" models are equipped with Audi's 'trademark' quattro four-wheel drive system as standard. Unique internal combustion engines, along with larger, more powerful brakes, stiffer suspension systems, additional exterior body styling, and carbon fibre interior trims set them apart from their related "siblings" of their respective model range. In

1178-465: The past, some Audi S models competed directly with BMW M and Mercedes-AMG models, especially if Audi RS models are not offered, such as the B6 Audi S4 4.2 FSI versus the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG. Since 2010 however, Audi S models have been positioned more as optional engine trims. For instance the base Audi A4 (B8) engine is the 2.0 TFSI turbo four-cylinder, and with the discontinuation of

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1216-574: The public was the M1 , revealed at the Paris Motor Show in 1978. The M1, however, was more of a racecar in domestic trim than an everyday driver. The direction of the M cars changed with the 1979 release of the M535i , which was a high performance version of BMW's popular 5 Series mid-size sedan. In 1993, BMW Motorsport GmbH changed their name to BMW M GmbH. BMW Motorsport GmbH supplied the 6.1-litre V12 DOHC 48 valve engine that powers

1254-405: The standard Sports Package, includes a sportier suspension, steering wheel, gearshift, wheels, fully-adjustable sport seats, and a sports aerodynamic package. Cars with the "M Sport" option are sportier than their respective stock models, but trade some of the performance and handling of M cars have in exchange for greater comfort. Vehicles with the "M Sport" upgrade feature smaller M badges on

1292-402: The wheels, front fenders, steering wheel, gearshift and door sills, whilst fully-fledged M cars have larger "M" badges on the grille and/or trunk, wheels, steering wheel, gearshift and door sills with the model number (e.g., " M4 " or " M5 "). The exceptions include the M Roadster and M Coupe models, both Z3, Z4 and 1 Series variants , which only have an "M" badge with no number displayed on

1330-620: Was built by Quattro GmbH and has a VIN that starts with WUA to identify it, compared to previous versions of the S8 which were built by Audi on the regular assembly line alongside other A8 variants. Available for limited time and only in select markets, on a restricted model range, these " RS" (and " S " models) models are wholly designed, developed and produced in-house by Audi AG's high performance private subsidiary company, Audi Sport GmbH , at its Neckarsulm factory . Unlike Audi "S" models whose interiors are well-furnished in order to retain

1368-460: Was equipped with a V8 engine with a power of 350 hp. Since 1994, the development of the Audi S and RS sports series was started directly from the Quattro. Numerous " S " models, from most of Audi's mainstream model ranges have been produced over the years. These cars are recognisable by their " S " badges, and unique emphasis lines on their front grilles and on the back side, instead of

1406-401: Was even more powerful model Audi RS2 Avant based on Audi 80 model of joint development of Audi and Porsche having 315 hp. The model was equipped with components from Porsche. As in 1973, Audi, together with Porsche, also developed a prototype based on the Audi 100 Coupé S , produced in 1968, which has 112 hp. the " Grand tourer " class. which received the name 100 Coupé S V3 and

1444-453: Was the last "traditional" M car left, as the rest of the list features turbocharged engines. The next iteration of the M3 (F80) and M4 (F82/F83) features a twin-turbocharged straight-6 engine. Apart from the pinnacle M versions of each model, BMW Motorsport also offers "M Sport" accessories upgrades to cars in its lineup. This single purchase option, which offers more dramatic enhancements from

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