Extracts from AMS interview with BMW M division new chief Ulirich Bruhnke:
- M division is expecting to increase sales numbers of its models
- M5, M6 and M6 Cabrio are on the way
- a possibility that Z4 M will be built because of big prospects' interest
- MB SLR / Porsche Carrera GT / Audi LeMans competitior will be built (by M divisioon) only if marketing research confirms a need for this kind of model - no activities yet; BUT there will be a concept (a design study) of such a supercar shown at one of the coming auto shows!!!
- no M Touring models and X3 / X5 in plan (reasons: SUV's don't suit M philosophy; touring plays insignificant role in USA - M's most important market)
- M will stick with NA engines (no turbos) and will concetrate on lightweight constructions (more CSL models in the future)
Source: Auto-Motor-und-Sport
- M division is expecting to increase sales numbers of its models
- M5, M6 and M6 Cabrio are on the way
- a possibility that Z4 M will be built because of big prospects' interest
- MB SLR / Porsche Carrera GT / Audi LeMans competitior will be built (by M divisioon) only if marketing research confirms a need for this kind of model - no activities yet; BUT there will be a concept (a design study) of such a supercar shown at one of the coming auto shows!!!
- no M Touring models and X3 / X5 in plan (reasons: SUV's don't suit M philosophy; touring plays insignificant role in USA - M's most important market)
- M will stick with NA engines (no turbos) and will concetrate on lightweight constructions (more CSL models in the future)
Source: Auto-Motor-und-Sport