BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, 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.

BMW M has been a key player in the exceptional history of motorsport and stands for high-performance and passion every day - on the road or on the track.

M performance vehicles have the M prominently placed in their name, such as the M340i. In both X and Z models, the M comes before the model name and after the vehicle name, such as the X5 M50i. BMW M high-performance vehicles such as the BMW M2 or the BMW X5 M are also different in terms of nomenclature.

2024年11月6日 · If you're a car enthusiast in the Macon, GA area, you've likely noticed BMW vehicles on the road with a distinct "M" badge. But what exactly does this M designation mean, and what sets BMW M models apart? At BMW of Macon, located at 4785 Riverside Drive in Macon, GA, we're experts on all things BMW, including the legendary M high-performance line.

2024年4月17日 · A guide to decoding engine size, fuel type, tuning specs and more using BMW nomenclature conventions. Learn what all the numbers, letters and terms in BMW model names like 328i, M340i and X5 M50i mean.

2023年6月9日 · Overall, the main difference between normal BMWs and BMW M models is performance, style, and cost. The M series is the highest performing and most luxurious version of the BMW vehicles, but it comes at a significant price tag. So if you’re after the best from BMW, the M series is the way to go.

2020年9月8日 · The M stands for motorsport in the BMW M series. There are three different types of BMW motorsport vehicles which are full M cars, M Performance cars and M badged cars.

Whether Nürburgring fan, motorsport enthusiast or sports car aficionado: anyone who sees the three BMW M colours knows that it's all about high performance. What's interesting: The famous M with the three colour bars attached to it is not the first logo of BMW M GmbH, which was founded in 1972 and was called BMW M Motorsport until 1993.

2020年2月24日 · One letter helped cement BMW’s reputation for desirable, high-performance vehicles: M. Originally, M badges were reserved for mildly-detuned race cars, like the M1 supercar and E30 M3 sports sedan. Now, however, the BMW M is found on a whole range of powerful, fast cars, like the X5 and X6 SUVs. But not every M badge …

2019年10月18日 · BMW M vs BMW Alpina: whats the difference? Compare the drivability, performance, and horsepower of the Alpina models and the M3, M5, and M6.