The first-ever BMW M4 has arrived. But why just announce it when you can "initiate" it? With the help of 37 BMW enthusiasts, we welcomed the M4 to the family in a thrilling, one-of-a-kind experience. This is M Initiation.
Under the hood,
both the new M3 sedan and M4 coupe are of course 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 BMW M3 and 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
