The BMW M3 and M4 are iconic and arguably the two most important performance cars in the German automaker's portfolio. The latest generation brings surprises and much more daring than we have been used to from this brand in the last period. Let's see what the 6th generation brings.
BMW M3 and M4 are in the portfolio of the Bavarian brand in all probability the most important model, as they carry the brand's characteristics and DNA, which are "subtly" transferred to other models. In the sixth generation, there are engineers and designers took off the gloves and descended from the "virtual" rope and very bravely cut into the sheet metal.
The result is an "avant-garde" nostalgic and aggressive design of the front part, behind which lies the Bavarian six-cylinder poetry, which drives 503 horses (375 kilowatts) "on the road". Enough for the M3 to fly from 0 to 100 km/h in under four seconds. This is nothing special in the era of "electric cars", but it's still great if you're a fan of the sound "scenery" produced by the six-cylinder engine. Large anterior kidneys join aggressive to a pair of LED headlights, where BMW Laserlight is an option.
It's interesting that they are M3 like M4 equipped with a carbon fiber roof as standard. The more powerful Competition model comes standard with 19-inch wheels at the front and 20-inch wheels at the rear. For both models, the M Carbon package is also available for an additional fee, which adds several feather-light elements to the exterior. But there is also an option Shadowline, which darkens the exterior mirrors, rear spoiler and tailpipes.
New color options include green metallic "Isle of Man" on the M3 and “Sao Paolo Yellow” on the M4. Customers can also choose from other shades such as Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Brooklyn Grey, Oxide Grey, Portimao Blue, Toronto Red, Tanzanite Blue II, Individual Dravite Grey, Individual Frozen Brilliant White and Individual Frozen Portimao Blue.
In terms of size, the new M3 and M4 are slightly larger than their predecessors, but only slightly.
The new BMW M3 and M4 use the same 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine. This unit is capable of producing 473 horsepower (353 kilowatts) and 550 newton meters in standard M models, allowing 4,1 seconds of acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, while the Competition model s 503 horses and 650 Nm accelerates to a hundred in 3.8 seconds. Top speed is 250 km/h for the regular model ter 290 km/h in the Competition model.
Both the M3 and M4 come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, while the Competition only offers an eight-speed automatic. BMW says the xDrive version of the Competition models will be available in the U.S. later next year. The rear all-wheel drive system is similar to that of the M5, with an active M differential on the rear axle and a choice of two modes 4WD and 4WD Sport, with the latter mode sending more power to the rear. If you really want to relax, it is possible to switch off the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and thus enjoy and play with the steering wheel and drive exclusively to the rear pair.
And the price? It is unofficially expected that the Bavarian storm will start on Slovenian roads for around 70,000 euros. But as is usual with German brands, this value is for an entry-level model, which means that it can double very quickly.
