bmwnews BMW’s M2 CS wins Auto Bild award Forming the basis of a racing car and produced as a limited edition, the M2 CS has now reached the finish line as class winner in the reader’s choice of ‘Auto Bild Sportscars’, by Auto Bild magazine. The 450hp M2 CS took first place in the category ‘Small and Compact Car Series’, convincing the voting participants with its unique combination of performance, suitability for everyday use and exclusivity. The M2 CS can sprint to 60mph in 3.8 seconds and has an electronically controlled top speed of 175mph when equipped with the M Driver’s Package.
BMW’s diminutive M super-coupe, the M2 CS, picks up yet another accolade, this time awarded by top German motoring mag Auto Bild magazine.
Industrial-scale 3D printing at BMW Group Hot on the heels of Andrew Coles’ 3D printing article in December’s Straight Six comes news of BMW upscaling ‘additive manufacturing’ to industrial levels, firmly establishing it in various areas – primarily vehicle development and production – which offers fast availability of components, flexible component design, and the ability to manufacture parts without elaborate tools. Components are selected for 3D printing based on a series of criteria and requirements, which are defined and translated into machine language with the help of data scientists. This enabled the BMW Group to identify faster and earlier which components could potentially be produced by 3D printing. Daniel Schäfer, Senior Vice President for Production Integration said “Processes such as 3D printing help us to speed up development cycles. 3D printing also shortens the production times of components while meeting rigorous quality requirements.” Since the middle of 2020, the BMW Group has been 3D
Manufacturing a Rolls-Royce Ghost body shell using 3D printed components.
printing metal and polymer parts for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, and is expanding this service to BMW and MINI in the coming months.
BMW Motorsport expands its involvement in sim racing BMW Motorsport is expanding its sim racing activities in 2021. As well as various different BMW SIM Cup formats, it will focus on new partnerships with four top teams and has set-up the BMW Motorsport SIM Academy. Even more virtual BMW race cars will be available on the most popular sim racing platforms, supporting the boom that virtual motor racing in Esports has enjoyed in 2020.
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BMW Car Club Magazine January 2021
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