BMW has revealed the specifics of the M60 powertrain for the iX3, iX4, and i3 electric models. It adds another 140 horsepower and extra torque over the 50 variant, but it still isn’t the most extreme electric BMW the M division has planned.

Announced alongside the new BMW iX4, the M60 becomes the most powerful iX3 variant revealed so far. Its two motors produce 603 horsepower and 645 pound-feet (875 Nm) of torque, enough for a claimed 0–62 mph (100 km/h) sprint of 3.9 seconds and a 149-mph top speed (240 km/h). That’s a full second quicker to 62 mph than the iX3 50 xDrive. The iX4 M60 has the same performance figures as the iX3.

The extra power comes from a revised rear motor and a more powerful inverter, and comes paired with standard adaptive M suspension, M-tuned variable-ratio steering, M Sport brakes, and an electronically controlled rear differential. BMW has also added front-end bracing and revised chassis tuning to make the extra power useful beyond straight-line driving.

The M60 also looks the part, with optional yellow daytime running lights, standard 21-inch M wheels, a black rear diffuser, and an M-specific roof spoiler with two aerodynamic blades.

It has the same 108.7 kilowatt-hour battery pack as the 50 variant, which supports 400-kilowatt charging, and a WLTP range rating of 468 miles (754 km). That’s around 32 miles (51 km), or 6%, less than the 50 xDrive’s 500 miles (805 km).

BMW has also confirmed and shown the M60 version of the i3 sedan .

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