{"id":496,"date":"2024-08-25T15:48:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T15:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/?p=496"},"modified":"2024-09-02T11:42:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T11:42:31","slug":"2026-bmw-neue-klasse-coupe-what-we-know-about-munichs-ev-stunner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/2024\/08\/25\/2026-bmw-neue-klasse-coupe-what-we-know-about-munichs-ev-stunner\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 BMW Neue Klasse Coupe: What We Know About Munich\u2019s EV Stunner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2026-BMW-Vision-Coupe-Front-Carscoops-23-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>BMW&rsquo;s Neue Klasse series is set to expand with a radical flagship electric coupe.<\/li>\n<li>The prototype features a shark-nose front, sleek profile, and dramatic rear end.<\/li>\n<li>The coupe employs innovative electric hub propulsion with dual rotor motors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>BMW&rsquo;s Neue Klasse series is about to expand with a radical&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/07\/bmw-neue-klasse-ev-coupe-spied-with-radical-tech-and-futuristic-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new coupe<\/a>&nbsp;that blends sports car elements and a high-riding crossover stance. This unnamed offering will become the Bavarian automaker&rsquo;s flagship EV and could be seen as a spiritual successor to the now-defunct i8 roadster and coupe.<\/p>\n<div id=\"6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"4d84e4c9-9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;4d84e4c9-9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/06\/2026-bmw-i3-sedan-what-we-know-about-the-electrified-3-series\/\">Everything We Know About The 2026 BMW i3 Electric Sedan <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently spied testing by our sleuths behind the lens, we&rsquo;ve deciphered the camouflage to reveal its stunning appearance and bring you all the details we know to date. Let&rsquo;s dive into it all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Giugiaro-inspired Styling&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"e7c4c913-3924-4b2d-9279-6c00984dd130\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"5646c171-cb6e-4e2c-8440-49013ca72758\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;5646c171-cb6e-4e2c-8440-49013ca72758&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e7c4c913-3924-4b2d-9279-6c00984dd130&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<p>Call it what you want, but by gosh, it&rsquo;s a stunning wedge-shaped thing, as at first glance, there&rsquo;s more than a hint of the Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/03\/the-bmw-m1-proved-that-buyers-dont-actually-want-a-race-car-for-the-road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BMW M1<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shark-nosed and ready to pounce, the front end is menacingly wide and low. BMW&rsquo;s twin kidney grille has been reimagined with an illuminated outline, integrated into the headlight and grille panels. The low hood exaggerates the car&rsquo;s pumped fenders, while the wraparound windscreen weirdly echoes the one seen on the fourth-generation Chevrolet&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2022\/05\/gm-almost-ruined-the-fourth-generation-camaro-by-making-it-front-wheel-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camaro<\/a>&nbsp;from the 1990s.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2026-BMW-Vision-Coupe-Front-Carscoops-1.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 2026 BMW Neue Klasse Coupe: What We Know About Munich&rsquo;s EV Stunner\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1562\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2026-BMW-Vision-Coupe-Front-Carscoops-1-1024x640.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>Illustrations Josh Byrnes \/ Carscoops<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>The side profile is sleek and futuristic, with short overhangs and dramatically sculpted lower doors, creating a strong three-dimensional effect. Some could argue it resembles Subaru&rsquo;s largely forgotten&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2014\/06\/how-about-1992-subaru-svx-with-46k-miles\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SVX coupe<\/a>, particularly with its smoked window frames and glasshouse merging with the rear hatch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The rear is equally striking, featuring a two-tone, tucked-under bumper, a prominent diffuser, and a tall trunk lid. An ultra-thin horizontal taillight cluster emphasizes the car&rsquo;s width and integrates seamlessly with the hatch&rsquo;s load lip.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<p>  window._taboola = window._taboola || [];<br \/>\n  _taboola.push({<br \/>\n    mode: &#8216;thumbnails-a-mid&#8217;,<br \/>\n    container: &#8216;taboola-mid-article&#8217;,<br \/>\n    placement: &#8216;Mid Article&#8217;,<br \/>\n    target_type: &#8216;mix&#8217;<br \/>\n  });<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>  window._taboola = window._taboola || [];<br \/>\n  _taboola.push({<br \/>\n    mode: &#8216;thumbnails-oc-2&#215;1&#8217;,<br \/>\n    container: &#8216;taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic&#8217;,<br \/>\n    placement: &#8216;Mid Article Thumbnails Organic&#8217;,<br \/>\n    target_type: &#8216;mix&#8217;<br \/>\n  });<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Sporting Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-BMW-Vision-Neue-Klasse-X-Concept-23-1.webp\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 2026 BMW Neue Klasse Coupe: What We Know About Munich&rsquo;s EV Stunner\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-BMW-Vision-Neue-Klasse-X-Concept-23-1-1024x683.webp\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>The Neue Klasse concepts preview the styling language BMW will adopt for its EV interiors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>While we&rsquo;ve yet to snap a detailed look at the interior, expect it to follow the bold yet minimalist themes set by BMW&rsquo;s recent&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/11\/bmw-i3-ix3-ix4-and-ix5-future-lineups-uncovered-by-insider-info\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Neue Klasse<\/a>&nbsp;line of concepts. Cue a low-slung, two-seat cockpit with angular edges, recycled materials, cutting-edge technology with AI integration, and semi-autonomous driving capabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Electric Hub Propulsion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BMW-Neue-Klasse-Coupe-11.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 2026 BMW Neue Klasse Coupe: What We Know About Munich&rsquo;s EV Stunner\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BMW-Neue-Klasse-Coupe-11-1024x684.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>The Neue Klasse electric coupe prototype <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>As evidenced by the absence of brake calipers in prototype testing, the coupe may utilize revolutionary&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/07\/bmw-talks-up-new-electric-motors-that-could-power-mysterious-coupe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new electric motors<\/a> developed in partnership with BMW and a startup called DeepDive.<\/p>\n<p>The advantage? This motor features dual rotor technology, effectively integrating two electric motors into one unit. Its compact design and light weight allow for an in-wheel drive system, where each wheel hub houses its own electric motor. It&rsquo;s also flexible in its ability to be applied in traditional, centralized drive systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>See: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/04\/2026-bmw-ix3-everything-we-know-about-the-electric-neue-klasse-suv\/\">We Visualize The 2026 BMW iX3 Electric SUV<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Expect it to utilize an 800-volt electrical architecture, and the batteries will employ a unique chemistry distinct from other Neue Klasse models. To enhance driver engagement, BMW is keen to take a leaf out of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/03\/driven-2024-hyundai-ioniq-5-n-is-a-ballistic-missle-that-redefines-evs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hyundai Ioniq 5N&rsquo;s<\/a>&nbsp;book by including simulated gear shifts and rev-limiter sounds, making the driving experience more immersive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rivals and Reveal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Polestar-Precept-Concept-6.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 2026 BMW Neue Klasse Coupe: What We Know About Munich&rsquo;s EV Stunner\" width=\"2550\" height=\"1694\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Polestar-Precept-Concept-6-1024x680.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>The all-electric coupe segment is currently small, with very few direct competitors. However, the BMW coupe will compete against models like the MG&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/07\/mg-cyber-gts-concept-looks-like-a-coupe-version-of-the-cyberster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cyberster Coupe<\/a>, Maserati&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/04\/2025-maserati-grancabrio-folgore-debuts-as-sexy-electric-drop-top\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GranTurismo Folgore<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/07\/polestar-concept-bst-hints-at-track-focused-6-roadster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polestar 6<\/a>.&nbsp;While details about its debut are still under wraps, we expect more information in the coming months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What do you think of BMW&rsquo;s upcoming new electric coupe? Share your views in the comments below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"0f9edca9-aa84-4c07-8987-4cad23928c2d\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"e96f0476-8b1d-4bb8-b64c-33f9656987b2\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e96f0476-8b1d-4bb8-b64c-33f9656987b2&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f9edca9-aa84-4c07-8987-4cad23928c2d&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baldauf<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BMW&rsquo;s Neue Klasse series is set to expand with a radical flagship electric coupe. The prototype features a shark-nose front, sleek profile, and dramatic rear end. The coupe employs innovative electric hub propulsion with dual rotor motors. 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