{"id":248702,"date":"2020-09-23T08:22:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T06:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtspirit.com\/?p=248702"},"modified":"2020-09-23T08:23:44","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T06:23:44","slug":"bmw-m3-and-m4-officially-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtspirit.com\/2020\/09\/23\/bmw-m3-and-m4-officially-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Radical BMW M3 and BMW M4 Officially Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"
The new BMW M3 and BMW M4 have officially debuted. They must be the most talked about models in BMW’s history, owing to BMW’s new grille design.<\/p>\n
Looking past that controversy though, there is plenty to like about the next-generation BMW M3 and BMW M4.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n – Powered by a 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine, producing 480 hp or 510 hp for the Competition model. <\/a><\/p>\n Both cars are powered by a 3.0 litre, six-cylinder engine which comes in two flavours; a standard model and a Competition model. The former produces 480 hp, the latter, 510 hp.<\/p>\n In the BMW M3 Sedan, the 100 km\/h sprint times are 4.2 seconds and 3.9 seconds respectively. The M4 Coupe manages the same statistics.<\/p>\n Customers will have the choice of either a six-speed manual gearbox or an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. BMW plan to release a version which uses the xDrive all-wheel-drive system in summer 2021.<\/p>\n xDrive models will get an Active M Differential, rear-wheel-biased setup, with three selectable modes: 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD.<\/p>\n The suspension is adaptive with electronically controlled shock absorbers and M Servotronic steering. There is a new integrated braking system with two settings for pedal feel and response. M Compound brakes come as standard, with M Carbon ceramic brakes optional.<\/p>\n Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) includes an M Dynamic Mode and, for the first time, integrated wheel slip limitation and M Traction Control adjustable through ten stages.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Both models get distinct designs. To start with the most obvious feature, the new frameless kidney grille. It gets horizontal bars, as opposed to the traditional vertical versions.<\/p>\n Typical BMW wheel arch flares give both cars the M-car look, alongside M gills, side sill extensions and new front and rear aprons.<\/p>\n Both BMW M3<\/a> and BMW M4<\/a> get a carbon-fibre roof with aerodynamically optimised fins. There is a small rear spoiler and a familiar quad tailpipe. BMW offer a range of new, exclusive exterior paint finishes and M Carbon exterior package and BMW M Performance Parts available as options.<\/p>\n
\n– Kidney grille allows improved air flow
\n– Carbon fibre roof and flared wheel arches
\n– Adaptive suspension and electronic dampers
\n– BMW Live Cockpit Professional
\n– Optional M Carbon Bucket Seats<\/p>\nBMW M3 and BMW M4: Engine and Chassis<\/h2>\n
BMW M3 and BMW M4: Design<\/h2>\n
BMW M3 and BMW M4: Interior<\/h2>\n