What does BMW M stand for?

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StAdrian
07/29/25 2:43pm
BMW M is the high-performance model designation from BMW, with the 'M' being the first letter of Motorsport, representing racing sports. For example, the BMW M3 is equipped with a 3.0T twin-turbocharged engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, delivering a maximum power of 353 kW at 6,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 550 Nm between 2,650 rpm and 6,130 rpm. The BMW M3 features a double-joint spring strut front axle for the front suspension and a five-link independent suspension for the rear. The dimensions of the BMW M3 are 4,794 mm in length, 1,903 mm in width, and 1,433 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,857 mm. The car adopts a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout.
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