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BMW\u2019s performance division will not follow Mercedes-AMG\u2019s strategy of offering downsized engines for its models. Instead, BMW M will keep its current inline-six and V8 motors for the years to come until it eventually moves to purely electric powertrains. No three- and four-cylinder mills with electric motors and batteries are being considered, BMW M\u2019s boss Frank van Meel confirmed in a recent interview.<\/p>\n

Commenting on many different topics to CarExpert<\/em>, van Meel said putting a smaller engine under the hood of a full-blown M model in combination with big batteries simply \u201cwould not be the right way\u201d for the company. Electrification will play a role in the transition to fully electric M vehicles \u2013 take the XM with its electrified 4.4-liter V8 for example \u2013 but electric motors will have a supporting role in the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s not the way we see it because we want to have a strong base engine anyway. So, for us, going to smaller combustion engines in combination with bigger batteries would not be the right way. For us, then the step will be to go purely electric right away. And do that in a proper way,\u201d van Meel told the online publication.<\/p>\n

Mercedes-AMG has a different approach on the matter. Just recently, its CEO said the brand is keeping the four-cylinder engine for the new C63 despite calls from enthusiasts that the V8 needs to return.<\/p>\n

And what about those purely electric M cars? Apparently, they are not coming to market anytime soon as van Meel believes the EV technology is not ready yet for a track-focused machine \u2013 one that can provide \u201ccontinuous power output in a significant way.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd in regards to Nurburgring Nordschleife, it has to do one or two laps at full speed, actually, then with the battery, if you go, let\u2019s say over 250 kilometers per hour, you won\u2019t get any much further anyway. So that\u2019s currently the restriction,\u201d the CEO added.<\/p>\n

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