The BMW M4 is a sports car produced by the German automobile company BMW. The car is a sports "M" coupe version of the BMW 4 and is a replacement for the fourth generation BMW M3 coupe, also known as the E92. The concept was presented on August 16, 2013. For the first time in the BMW M3 and BMW 4 Series, a turbocharged engine was installed and, for the first time in the M Series, electric power steering was installed.
Compared to the regular BMW 4, the M4 uses carbon fiber reinforced plastic for the car's roof and trunk lid. The car also features improved aerodynamics and a modified suspension, as well as a more rigid chassis. There is an Active Sound system, also found in the BMW M5 F10, which transmits engine sound through the audio system. BMW says it uses this system because of its good cabin insulation.
Engine and chassis
BMW reverted to the inline engine found in older versions of the M3, replacing the naturally aspirated V8 with a 3.0-liter inline-six with twin turbochargers. After the concept was unveiled, the exact technical specifications were not known, but after some time it became known that the S55 engine would be radically different from the N55 (in x35i models), and that the engine was specially developed for the new BMW M3/BMW M4. Two dual-flow turbochargers create a boost pressure of about 1.24 bar, providing power of 430 hp in the speed range of 5500 - 7300 rpm and torque of 550 Nm in the range of 1850-5500 rpm, this allows the engine to develop power without “sagging” (turbo lag). ).
Traditionally for the M series, the car has rear-wheel drive (all-wheel drive is also available from 2021). There is a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (M DCT). Power is transferred via an electronically controlled limited-slip differential to alloy wheels with R18 tyres, with R19 wheels available as an option, as are carbon-ceramic disc brakes and adaptive suspension.
Dynamic indicators
The BMW M4 is available in several modifications, depending on them it has different speed indicators:
acceleration 0-100 km/h - 3.8-4.3 s (depending on configuration)
Maximum speed - 250 km/h, 280 km/h, 305 km/h (depending on configuration)
The car completed the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring in 7 minutes 52 seconds. (7 minutes 27.88 seconds, GTS version)
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In September 2020, BMW introduces the second generation of the BMW M4. It evolves a lot compared to the previous generation. Like the previous generation, it is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine. The new BMW S58 engine now produces 480 hp, and for the all-wheel drive version up to 510 hp. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission. BMW is introducing an all-wheel drive version for the first time on the M4. The version with all-wheel drive is called xDrive (available only with automatic transmission and with a 510 hp engine). External changes affected the radiator grille and rear design.
The first cars were assembled in November 2020, and worldwide deliveries started in early 2021.
I remind you that the price of this beast is more than $80,000