AUGUST 29, 2025 (CHENGDU) – BMW unleashes its performance lineup at Chengdu Auto Show, headlined by the 200-unit limited edition M2 CS coupe (7:25.534 Nürburgring record) and the global debut of the electric MINI JCW Monte Carlo Edition, reinforcing its “Ultimate Driving Machine” ethos across ICE, PHEV and BEV segments.

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KEY PRODUCTS:
• M2 CS – Track Weapon: 390kW inline-6, 30kg carbon fiber diet (roof/seats/diffuser), 3.5s 0-100km/h. Priced at RMB 808,000 (USD110,500), China-exclusive allocation.

• Electric MINI Tribute: JCW Monte Carlo Edition revives 1964 rally livery with SiC motors, DIVC chassis control (60ms response). Limited OTA updates add “Drive. Play. LOL” digital features.

• X Family Upgrade: X5/X3 LWB/X1 gain black-accented Shadow Edition packages; X3 M50 gets 293kW B58 engine (0-100km/h in 4.1s, RMB599,900).

• Tech Leap: 9th-gen iDrive integrates local apps (WeChat/Douyin) and DeepSeek AI assistant—first seen in China-market 5 Series Black Ops Edition (RMB635,900).
• Hybrid Beast: Updated XM Label retains 550kW V8 PHEV powertrain (RMB2.45M), adds 23-inch wheels and vintage leather interior.

EDITOR’S NOTE:

BMW’s Chengdu blitz shows strategic balance—honoring ICE heritage (M2 CS) while electrifying icons (MINI JCW). Its China-first tech rollout signals who calls the shots in the luxury EV transition.