The straight six-cylinder engine that includes M TwinPower Turbo Technology will in future be accessible in three efficiency ranges. Still unparalleled within the aggressive atmosphere is the mix of the 353 kW/480 hp variant of the facility unit with a 6-speed handbook transmission within the new BMW M4 Coupé (gasoline consumption mixed: 10.1 – 10.0 l/ 100 km; CO2 emissions mixed: 230 – 226 g/km in line with WLTP). The energy plant within the new BMW M4 Competition Coupé (gasoline consumption mixed: 9.9 – 9.7 l/ 100 km; CO2 emissions mixed: 223 – 219 g/km in line with WLTP) delivers a most energy output of 375 kW/510 hp, transferring energy to the street by way of an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. In mixture with M xDrive featured within the four-wheel drive variants of each the Coupé and Convertible, this transmission ensures extraordinarily superior transformation of energy output – now elevated to 390 kW/530 hp – into exhilarating driving dynamics.
Thanks to the present modifications, the high-performance vehicles of the premium midsize section all have the best conditions for the continuation of their recognition on worldwide vehicle markets, while strengthening their main place inside the section. The USA has turn into the main gross sales marketplace for the BMW M4 Coupé, adopted by China, Germany and the UK. In the USA, the BMW M4 Convertible accounts by far for the very best gross sales figures. Moreover, the open-top four-seater enjoys nice recognition in Germany and the UK. Both globally and in every of their related markets, fashions of the BMW M4 Series occupy by a transparent margin the place as market leaders in every of their respective aggressive environments.
The new editions of the BMW M4 Coupé and the BMW M4 Convertible are produced on the BMW Group Dingolfing plant. The worldwide market launch of the brand new fashions will start with the graduation of manufacturing in March 2024.
Bespoke autos, M-typical efficiency.
Uncompromising dynamics each in on a regular basis driving and on the racetrack are attribute of BMW M4 Series fashions, this additionally being mirrored of their design. Powerful proportions and M-specific design options for optimising the cooling air provide and the aerodynamic steadiness underpin their standing as high-performance sports activities automobiles. The massive, vertical BMW kidney grille sporting M-typical and horizontally organized double slats, powerfully modelled wheel arches and prominently flared aspect sills with a contrasting high-gloss black end in addition to attachments for the entrance and rear aprons present clear reference to the dynamic potential of each the Coupé and the Convertible.
Furthermore, the assorted mannequin variants current themselves as bespoke autos, every of them enhancing the acute sporty driving expertise with their very personal particular aspects. For instance, a carbon strengthened plastic (CRP) roof is commonplace on all variants of the BMW M4 Coupé. The BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive provides a very distinctive alternative to get pleasure from M-typical efficiency together with a rare open-air driving expertise. The automotive’s refined panel bow soft-top roof combines the advantages of a retractable hardtop with the look of a basic material roof. The electrical drive mechanism permits it to be opened or closed whereas on the transfer.
Straight six-cylinder engine with motor racing know-how and new efficiency specification.
The straight six-cylinder energy items used within the new BMW M4 Coupé and the brand new BMW M4 Convertible mix the everyday high-revving traits provided by engines from BMW M GmbH with the present model of M TwinPower Turbo Technology. All variants of the 3-litre engine impress with responsive energy supply and high-torque traits up into the very best load ranges. These attributes are chargeable for these unmistakable, linear efficiency traits, which have at all times been the hallmark of BMW M vehicles.
The engine‘s design options immediately derive from motor racing and embody the extraordinarily stiff crankcase, which is manufactured in a sleeveless closed-deck design, the weight-reduced solid crankshaft and the iron coating, which is utilized to the cylinder liners in an arc wire spraying course of (AWSP). Manufactured in a 3-D printing course of, the cylinder head core options an optimised routing of the coolant ducts, one thing that can not be realised utilizing typical steel casting know-how. In this manner, each weight and temperature administration are optimised. Like the cooling system, the oil provide can also be aligned to the particular calls for of racetrack use.
M TwinPower Turbo Technology includes two mono scroll turbochargers, every of them supplying three cylinders with compressed air. Indirect intercooling facilitated by a low-temperature circuit and particular compressors optimise the facility output of the charging unit. Moreover, the know-how package deal consists of the petrol injection system High Precision Injection working at a most strain of 350 bar, variable valve management VALVETRONIC and infinitely variable camshaft management Double VANOS.
Maximum energy output of the straight six-cylinder energy unit variant featured in each the brand new BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive and the brand new BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive has been elevated from the earlier 375 kW/510 hp to 390 kW/530 hp, this being reached at an engine pace of 6,250 rpm. The additional developed engine retrieves most torque of 650 Nm inside an prolonged engine pace vary of between 2,750 and 5,730 rpm. This leads to much more superior and steady energy supply, thus additional enhancing the efficiency expertise above all in extremely dynamic driving conditions. This unique efficiency specification is realised by a modification of the engine management system, offering additional proof of the excellent potential of the straight six-cylinder engine developed by BMW M GmbH and which serves as the idea for the facility plant featured within the BMW M4 GT3 long-distance automobile.
Whilst the brand new BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive is in a position to speed up from 0 to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds, the brand new BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive takes 3.7 seconds to succeed in the identical pace from a standstill. All mannequin variants of the brand new BMW M4 Coupé and the BMW M4 Convertible obtain a prime pace that’s electronically restricted to 155 mph. This worth can be elevated to 174 mph with the non-obligatory M Driver’s Package (BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive) or 180 mph respectively.
Honed on the Nürburgring: M-typical total package deal comprising engine, energy transmission and suspension know-how.
Like the 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic fitted to all different mannequin variants, the 6-speed handbook transmission within the new BMW M4 Coupé is completely matched to the efficiency traits of every engine. Shift paddles on the steering wheel for spontaneous handbook intervention at every chosen driving pace and the Drivelogic button for variable shift traits pave the way in which for a driving expertise that’s customisable in a wide range of methods.
In addition, probably the most highly effective model of the straight six-cylinder engine is mixed with clever four-wheel drive M xDrive. This provides the brand new BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive and the brand new BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive excellent traction, an attribute that’s expressed of their spectacular acceleration values. Thanks to a rear-wheel biased system and along side a totally variable Active M differential within the rear wheel transmission, the M xDrive system additionally enhances that typical M feeling throughout dynamic cornering. Via the set-up menu the motive force is ready to choose, along with the default setting 4WD, the 4WD Sport mode, by which larger share of torque is directed to the rear axle. Moreover, when DSC is deactivated, the 2WD mode turns into accessible for unique transmission of energy to the rear wheels.
High torsional stiffness of the physique construction and the suspension connections create the best conditions for uplifting agility and spontaneous response to steering instructions. Model-specific physique struts additionally assist the high-performance mannequin present that BMW M typical mixture of dynamic, agile and exact dealing with.
M-specific kinematics and elasto-kinematics of the double-joint spring strut entrance axle and the five-link rear axle assure the concord between excessive driving dynamics and balanced consolation options on all fashions of the sequence, each in on a regular basis use and on longer journeys. Three attribute maps can be found by way of the M Setup menu for particular person changes of the Adaptive M suspension, which comes as commonplace. Further elements of the suspension know-how embody M Servotronic steering and the built-in braking system, which is utilised in conjunction each with the usual M compound brakes and the non-obligatory M carbon-ceramic brakes.
The built-in utility of all drive and suspension methods, which was examined, inter alia, on the northern loop of the Nürburgring, ensures, additionally in on a regular basis visitors, extremely dynamic and exactly controllable dealing with. A type of driving pleasure that’s distinctive inside the aggressive atmosphere is offered by the steadiness management system DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), which along with the M Dynamic Mode includes ten-stage adjustable wheel slip limitation. By technique of the M Traction Control perform, optionally accessible for the BMW M4 Coupé and commonplace on all Competition fashions, the motive force is ready to scale back system interventions in phases with the intention to cautiously strategy the bodily limits of driving when the automotive is used on the racetrack, for example. The M Lap Timer and the M Drift Analyser present features that emphasise the character of those high-performance fashions as final driving machines to be used on closed-off roads.
Wheel sizes aligned to every axle, M solid light-alloy wheels boasting a brand new design.
Axle-specificwheel sizes guarantee a very complete switch of lateral forces throughout dynamic cornering. The new BMW M4 Coupé and the brand new BMW M4 Competition Coupé each come as commonplace with 18-inch M solid light-alloy wheels on the entrance and 19” on the rear. The commonplace configuration of the BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive and the BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive includes M solid mild alloys of the dimensions 19” on the entrance and 20” on the rear.
The mixture of 19” and 20” M mild alloys can also be optionally accessible for the brand new BMW M4 Coupé and the brand new BMW M4 Competition Coupé. New to the vary of particular tools for all mannequin variants are M solid light-alloy wheels within the above sizes that includes a double-spoke design and, for the primary time, with a silver end. Their brightly shining surfaces present for a sporty, refined and stylish look.
Assistance methods with a configurable vary of features.
The ongoing additional improvement of the vary of methods for automated driving and parking additionally contribute in direction of an unmistakable driving expertise. In phrases of useful scope and availability they set benchmarks inside the aggressive atmosphere of the brand new BMW M4 Coupé and the brand new BMW M4 Convertible. Moreover, the actions of the motive force help methods might be managed by way of the M Mode button positioned on the centre console with the intention to assure the usually exhilarating expertise of driving a high-performance sportscar. For occasion, within the optionally accessible TRACK mode, which is designed for racetrack use, all consolation and security methods are briefly deactivated.
Standard tools for the brand new BMW M4 Coupé and the brand new BMW M4 Convertible consists of Park Distance Control with sensors on the entrance and rear, Cruise Control with braking perform, Front Collision Warning with brake intervention, Lane Departure Warning together with Lane Return perform with steering help and Traffic Sign Recognition with Speed Limit Info and No Overtaking Indicator. Optional options for the Competition fashions embody Steering and Lane Guidance Assistant with Automatic Speed Limit Assist, Lane Keeping Assistant and Traffic Light Recognition in addition to Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go perform as an integral a part of the Driving Assistant Professional. The Parking Assistant facilitates computerized parking (getting into/leaving areas) and likewise consists of the Reversing Assistant as commonplace.
Modern design accents: New headlight design, taillights that includes laser know-how.
The redesigned headlights give the entrance finish of each the brand new BMW M4 Coupé and the brand new BMW M4 Convertible a contemporary look. The inside the LED headlights, now an ordinary choice, is much more distinctively structured. They additionally characteristic additional developments of their performance. Both the high and low beam at the moment are produced by the identical LED module. Two vertical LED items, every aligned in an arrowhead form, assume the perform of place and daytime operating lights in addition to course indicators. The technology-oriented design of those new mild sources offers for a complicated and progressive look.
Adaptive LED headlights with anti-glare matrix excessive beam can be found as non-obligatory options. They are recognisable by the blue inserts and have an city mild and cornering mild perform. Using the city mild perform ensures optimised illumination of the roadside areas when travelling at low speeds on roads recognized by the navigation knowledge as built-up areas. The low beam perform, nonetheless, is just activated when a pace of twenty-two mph has been reached. Furthermore, along side the adaptive LED headlights M Shadow Line lights that includes darkish accents inside are additionally accessible.
Moreover, the adaptive LED headlights are mixed with a each visually and technologically spectacular design of the LED taillights, which can be found for all new variations of all fashions of the BMW M4 Series and have laser know-how and an interesting mild design. Inside, laser diodes produce a fair illumination of glass fibre bundles, the filigree,
three-dimensional mild graphics of which enhance the taillight clusters. The model-specific model of this revolutionary mild situation makes use of a know-how introduced for the primary time on the restricted version of the particular high-performance mannequin BMW M4 CSL, a mannequin restricted to 1,000 items.
A brand new design of the encompassing floor of the each the BMW emblem and the M emblem on the rear of the Competition fashions add additional refined accents for classy magnificence. The base of the BMW emblem is now completed in High Gloss Black. The BMW M GmbH model emblem located on the learn lid has been complemented by a silver encompass.
A particular characteristic designed solely for the mannequin variants of the brand new BMW M4 Coupé for customisation of the exterior look are non-obligatory M design graphics for the bonnet and the rear lid. This contrasting color emphasises the sporting traits of the two-door mannequin and is offered both in High Gloss Black or High Gloss Red. The non-obligatory metal roof accessible at no further price, which incorporates an electrically operated glass sliding roof, provides an extra design accent: The sheet steel a part of the roof is completed in High Gloss Black as a substitute of the physique color.
M-specific sportscar cockpit with new steering wheel designs and inside trims.
The trendy motor racing atmosphere inside the brand new variations of the high-performance fashions has additionally undergone additional improvement. New steering wheel designs and management parts in addition to high-class supplies for the instrument panel and inside trims improve the unique atmosphere contained in the M-specific sportscar cockpits.
The commonplace M leather-based steering wheel with multifunction buttons, two M buttons and shift paddles for the Competition fashions now convey to the motive force an much more intensive racetrack really feel. The new design includes a flattened decrease part of the steering wheel rim and concisely modified spokes. A crimson centre marking within the 12 o’clock place underscores the sportive orientation of the steering wheel design. Moreover, for the primary time, an M Alcantara steering wheel is offered with the identical design and vary of features. In addition, a heating perform is optionally accessible for each steering wheel variants.
Furthermore, the M-specific cockpit association additionally features a management panel on the centre console, on which the shift lever or gear selector swap, the crimson Start/Stop button, the BMW iDrive Controller, the Setup and M Mode buttons are located. These might be activated for particular person automobile configuration in addition to for the vary of features of cockpit shows and driver help methods, which might be tailored to swimsuit the driving state of affairs at hand.
Characteristic of M can also be the mix of sporty aptitude and premium atmosphere contained in the automobile. This is, amongst different issues, the results of high-quality design and ending of the supplies used for the inside. The inside trims within the space of the dashboard, the management panel and the cupholder cowl now come as commonplace within the model Dark Graphite matt. Interior trim strips in Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite in addition to within the new variant Finely Polished Aluminium can now be ordered as choices for the brand new BMW M4 Coupé and the brand new BMW M4 Convertible. The non-obligatory instrument panel within the model Sensatec boasts an additional refined floor construction.
The M sports activities seats come as commonplace and provide manifold electrically operated adjustment choices, built-in headrests and illuminated mannequin logos. The best place behind the wheel might be saved utilizing the reminiscence perform. Heated seats for each driver and entrance passenger are additionally commonplace, with seat air flow as an choice. The commonplace leather-based trim Merino, the all-leather trim Merino, the prolonged BMW Individual leather-based trim Merino and the BMW Individual all-leather trim Merino are all accessible in 4 completely different colors.
The non-obligatory and likewise totally electrically adjustable and heated M Carbon bucket seats present for an optimised connection between driver and automobile. They mix motor racing performance with light-weight design, cutting-edge workmanship and a excessive stage of long-distance consolation. The use of CRP for the structural parts of the seat and backrest, in addition to cut-outs inside the space of the aspect bolsters and beneath the headrests lead to a weight discount of 9.6 kilos in contrast with the usual sports activities seats.
In addition, an Air Collar system might be ordered as an unique choice for the BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive. It generates a three-stage adjustable airflow, offering nice heat from behind to each driver and entrance passenger, additionally throughout open-top driving and whatever the exterior temperature.
BMW Curved Display and new BMW Operating System 8.5.
More than ever earlier than, the brand new BMW M4 Coupé and the brand new BMW M4 Convertible mix unique sportscar aptitude with superior digitalisation. M-specific info on the high-resolution BMW Curved Display, which is inclined in direction of the motive force, helps the motive force to focus totally on the duty at hand. The totally digital show mixture includes a 12.3-inch show behind the steering wheel and a management monitor with a 14.9-inch display screen diagonal.
The BMW Curved Display serves as a platform for the present BMW iDrive system used within the new BMW M4 Coupé and the brand new BMW M4 Convertible. The show and working system, which additionally consists of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and is due to this fact actively designed for contact and voice management, is now based mostly on the BMW Operating System 8.5. The M-specific graphics and contents on the data display screen and on the management monitor have been complemented by a brand new type of operation for the usual computerized local weather management. Temperature setting, air flow depth, heating of each seat and steering wheel can now, relying on how the automobile is provided, both be managed per contact management by way of a particular menu choice within the decrease a part of the management show or by the use of voice management.
Advancements within the space of digital operation include an additional discount within the variety of buttons and controls within the cockpit and a redesigned instrument panel. New management buttons for the contemporary air vents within the centre of the dashboard and on the motive force’s and entrance passenger’s aspect allow the setting of the specified course of airflow by rotating and tilting. Moreover, the usual characteristic Ambient Lighting now additionally includes contour lighting built-in into the quilt of the central air vents. Like with the illumination of the footwells and the storage compartments within the space of the centre console and door openers, color and brightness might be tailored in line with particular person preferences. There is a selection of 9 completely different colors. The vary of inside lighting additionally consists of an atmospheric Welcome and Goodbye situation in addition to mild indicators that point out an open door and incoming phone calls.
The commonplace characteristic BMW Live Cockpit Professional additionally includes the cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps. Another commonplace choice is the BMW Head-up Display, which initiatives in an M-specific fashion driving-related info onto the windscreen, together with multi-coloured rev vary illustration, shift lights and M View.
Furthermore, the usual characteristic BMW Live Cockpit Professional encompasses two USB ports for knowledge switch and a wi-fi community interface in addition to Smartphone integration, which allows, inter alia, the usage of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. In addition, telephony with wi-fi charging of suitable Smartphones and a hi-fi loudspeaker system with 10 sound sources and a 250 W energy amplifier are all included in the usual tools vary for the brand new BMW M4 Coupé and the brand new BMW M4 Convertible.
Targeted customisation with M Carbon exterior package deal, M Race Track package deal and BMW M Performance Parts.
A model-specific M Carbon exterior package deal is offered for exact customisation of those high-performance vehicles, bringing to the fore the racing character of each fashions much more intensively. The M Carbon exterior package deal consists of inserts for the wide-open entrance air intakes and a rear diffuser, every that includes its personal geometry, exterior mirror caps and – solely for the BMW M4 Coupé – a CFP rear spoiler. Vehicle weight has been decreased by as much as 25 kilos because of the likewise optionally accessible M Race Track package deal, which additionally consists of, along with M Carbon ceramic brakes, M Carbon bucket seats for each driver and entrance passenger in addition to inside trim strips in High Gloss Carbon Fibre.
BMW Performance Parts present further choices for adapting the intensive driving expertise and the dynamic aura of the brand new high-performance sportscars to swimsuit the motive force’s very personal preferences. The spectrum of model-specific retrofit choices encompasses exterior CFP elements, M Performance solid wheels with centre lock, M Performance flooring mats and M Performance steering wheel trims for individualisation of the inside.
