When the 2014 BMW M4 Coupe was revealed late last year, we always knew it would be an extremely competent sports car both on and off the road. What always goes along with any great sports car of an age is an aggressive exhaust note and the following video shows just how impressive the new BMW M4 really does sound!
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Under the hood, both the new M3 sedan and M4 coupe are fitted with a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine revving to 7,600 rpm and producing an impressive 431 hp between 5,390 rpm and 7,000 rpm and 406 lb-ft of torque from a low 1,800 rpm to 5,390rpm. That torque figure is available across a broad rev range and is an improvement over the outgoing BMW E92 M3 of 40 per cent.
As a result of brand new powerplant, both the 2014 BMW M3 and 2014 BMW M4 will sprint to 100 km/h from a standstill in just 4.1 seconds when equipped with the optional seven-speed M double clutch transmission. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h but this can be increased to 280 km/h with the optional M driver’s package.
In addition to this increase in power and torque, both new models weigh around 80 kg less than a comparably equipped predecessor model. As a result, the BMW M4 Coupe tips the scales at 1,497 kg while the M3 Sedan stands at 1,520 kg in base specification. These weight savings have been achieved through the extensive use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic as well as a carbon fiber roof and aluminium chassis and body components.
Yikes, that sounds like a steroided lawn mower. Horrible.
agreed, that is awful! The gas mileage is also only so-so, 1-2 mpg better than the v8 version? ouch. Love everything else about the car, but that sound reminds me of the rice rockets from fast and furious.