BMW, drivetrain and Heart of Joy

BMW's Insane, 13,000 LB-FT Vision Driving Experience Proves The EV Future Will Be Wild
What followed was a glimpse into BMW's next-generation, software-defined EVs. The VDX is a rolling testbed for BMW’s Neue Klasse range, the first of which is set to arrive in the U.S. later this year. The test rig produces an alleged 13,269 lb-ft of torque, generates 1,200 kilograms of additional downforce and can produce 3Gs of lateral force.
Endurance test for “Heart of Joy” - the BMW Vision Driving Experience
Showcasing driving pleasure up to the physical limits is the BMW Group’s mission with its new high-performance test vehicle – the BMW Vision Driving Experience. This Vision Vehicle is not destined for series production,
BMW’s ‘Heart of Joy’ Is The Secret Behind The Next Big EV Leap
The BMW Vision Driving Experience is a prototype powered by a secret weapon designed to test endurance and performance for the next generation.
Here’s how BMW plans to boost EV range and efficiency with its new ‘Heart of Joy’ ECU
BMW promises its Neue Klasse electric vehicles will have 30% more range and 30% faster charging. How? BMW revealed
BMW details its custom ECU for soulful next-gen EV driving pleasure
BMW has been talking up its forthcoming Neue Klasse range of electric cars since 2023, and it's now revealed more info about the key component that will shape your driving experience in those vehicles: a powerful electronic control unit (ECU) built in-house,
BMW’s next-gen EVs depend on an unassuming black box called ‘Heart of Joy’
The all-in-one ECU was designed in-house in the hopes of making BMW’s new EV stand above the crowd.
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BMW's Forgotten McLaren F1 Rival
One of BMW Technik’s cars, created with the input of iconic design firm Italdesign, was the Nazca M12 (and the two sister ...
BMW's New Concept Is a Teaser for Radical Performance EVs to Come
The "BMW Vision Driving Experience" may have a bland name, but it's a quad-motor EV test bed for the M cars of tomorrow.
BMW’s $20,000 wheels are now available in North America
There are only a handful of complete wheel sets available in North America, but the German automaker can deliver more wheel ...
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BMW M135i Drag Races Volkswagen Golf R With Embarrassing Outcome
If you're undecided between the Volkswagen Golf R and the BMW M135, bear in mind that straight-line performance favors the larger automaker's hatchback ...
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BMW, Toyota and Boeing among eight companies racing to put first ‘flying car’ on the market
Popular automakers — including Honda, Hyundai, and BMW — are racing to get their new flying car models on the market with a new age of travel on the precipice of taking off. The new category ...
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This 2025 BMW M2 Just Joined Our Yearlong Test Fleet—Will We Regret It?
It’s been nearly a year since we awarded the M2 our Performance Vehicle of the Year calipers, but there’s a good reason we ...
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BMW R65 Invader Showcases Top-Notch Craftsmanship in Custom Scrambler Form
Scrambled one-offs based on the R series are nothing new, of course, but this astonishing R65 certainly manages to stand out ...
BMW Is Testing a Supercomputer in This Wild Prototype to Make EVs More Fun
Developed in-house, the VDX is about restoring driving excitement, especially in EVs. And the BMW prototype has some crazy ...