BMW M4

The BMW M4 Coupe, successor to the three-door M3, was revealed at a private BMW event in California. The concept is finished in unique Aurum-Dust metallic paintwork. BMW is labelling the M4 a styling concept at this point, so there are no official engineering details on the chassis or engine. However, it is known, that the M3 naturally aspirated 4.0 litre V8 will be replaced by a new twin-turbo 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine. It is expected to deliver 436 HP with 480 NM of torque. A significant improvement in performance is expected, with 0 to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of about 298 km/h, which is limited to 250 km/h as usual. It is believed, that the M4 will not get a manual gearbox, so here is a unfortunate drawback. To bring the handling up to scratch, engineers will tweak the suspension layout with lower springs and stiffer, adjustable dampers. A wider track front and rear will aid stability and fill out the flared wheelarches, while a revised M differential will help the driver to execute the smoky drifts for which these cars famous. Plus, new electromechanical steering will be tuned for sharper reactions than the standard car. The M4 will mainly compete with Audi RS5, Cadillac ATS-V and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. It will cost about 68 000 euros. The following pictures are all taken from autoexpress.co.uk