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The new BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive and the new BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive.
Wed Jan 31 01:00:00 CET 2024 Press Kit
• Increased power output, with the straight six-cylinder engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo Technology now delivering 530 hp. • Refreshed design features, including new headlights, laser taillights, M forged light-alloy wheels.• New interior details including a newly designed steering wheel and interior trims. • The latest infotainment technology with the introduction of BMW Operating System 8.5. • Production begins March 2024, with customer deliveries from April.
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- Increased power output, with the straight six-cylinder engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo Technology now delivering 530 hp.
- Refreshed design features, including new headlights, laser taillights, M forged light-alloy wheels.
- New interior details including a newly designed steering wheel and interior trims.
- The latest infotainment technology with the introduction of BMW Operating System 8.5.
- Production begins March 2024, with customer deliveries from April.
The success of BMW M GmbH’s bestsellers in the premium midsize
segment continues with the introduction of the newly revised BMW M4
Competition Coupé with M xDrive and the new BMW M4 Competition
Convertible with M xDrive. Boasting more power, sharpened design
features, new customisation options and digital innovations, the
latest BMW M4 models remain true to their motorsport DNA.
A 20 hp increase in maximum power output for the BMW M4
Competition Coupé with M xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 28 – 28.2
mpg; CO2 emissions combined: 229 – 226 g/km according to
WLTP*) and BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive
(fuel consumption combined: 27.4 – 27.7 mpg; CO2 emissions combined:
233 – 231 g/km according to WLTP*), new headlights,
optional laser taillights, M forged light-alloy wheels featuring a new
design, steering wheels and interior trims as well as BMW Operating
System 8.5 mark the highlights of the revised 2024 model year.
Model | Max Power (hp)* | Peak Torque (Nm)* | Acceleration
| Top Speed (mph)** | CO2
| Fuel Consumption Combined (WLTP) (mpg)* | Retail Price from |
BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive | 530 | 650 | 3.5 | 155 | 229 - 226 | 28 – 28.2 | £84,250 |
BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive | 530 | 650 | 3.7 | 155 | 233 -231 | 27.4 – 27.7 | £88,255 |
*All figures relating to performance, fuel consumption and
emissions are provisional. All the stated technical data including
fuel consumption, electric range and emissions figures relate to the
offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements refer to
vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary
depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional equipment
selected. **Electronically limited.
The straight six-cylinder engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo
Technology in the new BMW M4 Competition with M xDrive is still
unparalleled in the competitive environment as it delivers a maximum
power output of 530 hp, transferring power to the road via an 8-speed
M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic.
The USA has become the largest sales market for the BMW M4
Coupé, followed by China, Germany and the UK. Much like its Coupé
counterpart, the BMW M4 Convertible enjoys great popularity in the
USA, Germany and the UK. On a global scale, the BMW M4 Series is the
clear market leader in each of their respective competitive segments.
The latest BMW M4 Coupé and the BMW M4 Convertible models
continue to be produced at BMW Group Dingolfing plant, with production
starting in March 2024. The UK market launch will follow at the same
time, with the BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive priced from
£84,250 and the BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive priced
from £88,255.
Bespoke vehicles, M-typical
performance.
Uncompromising dynamics both in everyday
driving and on the racetrack are characteristic of BMW M4 Series
models, this also being reflected in their design. Powerful
proportions and M-specific design features for optimising the cooling
air supply and the aerodynamic balance underpin their status as
high-performance sports cars. The large, vertical BMW kidney grille
sporting M-typical and horizontally arranged double slats, powerfully
modelled wheel arches and prominently flared side sills with a
contrasting high-gloss black finish as well as attachments for the
front and rear aprons provide clear reference to the dynamic potential
of both the Coupé and the Convertible.
While a carbon reinforced plastic (CRP) roof is standard on the
BMW M4 Coupé, the BMW M4 Convertible offers a particularly unique
opportunity to enjoy M-typical performance along with an extraordinary
open-air driving experience. The car’s sophisticated panel bow
soft-top roof combines the benefits of a retractable hardtop with the
look of a classic fabric roof. The electric drive mechanism allows it
to be opened or closed while on the move.
Straight six-cylinder engine with motor racing technology and
new performance specification.
The straight
six-cylinder power units used in the new BMW M4 Competition Coupé with
M xDrive and the new M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive combine
the typical high-revving characteristics offered by engines from BMW M
GmbH with the current version of M TwinPower Turbo Technology. The
3-litre engine impresses with responsive power delivery and
high-torque characteristics up into the highest load ranges. These
attributes are responsible for those unmistakable, linear performance
characteristics, which have always been the hallmark of BMW M automobiles.
The engine‘s design features directly derive from motor racing
and include the extremely stiff crankcase, which is manufactured in a
sleeveless closed-deck design, the weight-reduced forged crankshaft
and the iron coating, which is applied to the cylinder liners in an
arc wire spraying process (AWSP). Manufactured in a 3-D printing
process, the cylinder head core features an optimised routing of the
coolant ducts, something that cannot be realised using conventional
metal casting technology. In this way, both weight and temperature
management are optimised. Like the cooling system, the oil supply is
also aligned to the special demands of racetrack use.
M TwinPower Turbo Technology comprises two mono scroll
turbochargers, each of them supplying three cylinders with compressed
air. Indirect intercooling facilitated by a low-temperature circuit
and specific compressors optimise the power output of the charging
unit. Moreover, the technology package includes the petrol injection
system High Precision Injection operating at a maximum pressure of 350
bar, variable valve control VALVETRONIC and infinitely variable
camshaft control Double VANOS.
Maximum power output of the straight six-cylinder power unit
variant featured in both the new BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M
xDrive and the new BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive has
been increased from the previous 510 hp to 530 hp, this being reached
at an engine speed of 6,250 rpm. The further developed engine
retrieves maximum torque of 650 Nm within an extended engine speed
range of between 2,750 and 5,730 rpm. This results in even more
superior and continuous power delivery, thus further enhancing the
performance experience above all in highly dynamic driving situations.
This exclusive performance specification is realised through a
modification of the engine control system, providing further proof of
the outstanding potential of the straight six-cylinder engine
developed by BMW M GmbH and which serves as the basis for the power
plant featured in the BMW M4 GT3 long-distance vehicle.
The new BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive accelerates from
0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds, while the new BMW M4 Competition Convertible
with M xDrive takes 3.7 seconds to reach the same speed from a
standstill. The top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph,
although this can be increased to 174 mph (BMW M4 Competition Coupé
with M xDrive) or 180 mph (BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M
xDrive) when the optional M Driver’s Package is selected.
Honed on the Nürburgring: M-typical overall package comprising
engine, power transmission and suspension technology.
The new BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive and the
new BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive feature outstanding
traction, an attribute that is clear from their impressive
acceleration values. Thanks to a rear-wheel biased system and in
conjunction with a fully variable Active M differential in the rear
wheel transmission, the M xDrive system also enhances that typical M
feeling during dynamic cornering. Via the set-up menu the driver is
able to select, in addition to the default setting 4WD, the 4WD Sport
mode, in which greater percentage of torque is directed to the rear
axle. Moreover, when DSC is deactivated, the 2WD mode becomes
available for exclusive transmission of power to the rear wheels.
High torsional stiffness of the body structure and the
suspension connections create the ideal prerequisites for inspiring
agility and spontaneous response to steering commands. Model-specific
body struts also help the high-performance model provide that BMW M
typical combination of dynamic, agile and precise handling.
M-specific kinematics and elasto-kinematics of the double-joint
spring strut front axle and the five-link rear axle guarantee the
harmony between extreme driving dynamics and balanced comfort features
on all models of the series, both in everyday use and on longer
journeys. Three characteristic maps are available via the M Setup menu
for individual adjustments of the Adaptive M suspension, which comes
as standard. Further components of the suspension technology include M
Servotronic steering and the integrated braking system, which is
utilised in conjunction both with the standard M compound brakes and
the optional M carbon-ceramic brakes.
The integrated application of all drive and suspension systems,
which was tested, inter alia, on the northern loop of the Nürburgring,
guarantees, also in everyday traffic, highly dynamic and precisely
controllable handling. A form of driving pleasure that is unique
within the competitive environment is provided by the stability
control system DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), which in addition to
the M Dynamic Mode comprises ten-stage adjustable wheel slip
limitation. With the standard-fit M Traction Control function, the
driver is able to reduce system interventions in stages in order to
cautiously approach the physical limits of driving when the car is
used on the racetrack, for instance. The M Lap Timer and the M Drift
Analyser provide functions that emphasise the character of these
high-performance models as ultimate driving machines for use on
closed-off roads.
Wheel sizes aligned to each axle, M forged light-alloy wheels
boasting a new design.
Axle-specific wheel sizes
ensure a particularly comprehensive transfer of lateral forces during
dynamic cornering. M forged light alloys are fitted as standard, with
19” wheels at the front and 20” at the rear fitted on both the BMW M4
Competition Coupé with M xDrive and the BMW M4 Competition Convertible
with M xDrive.
New M forged light-alloy wheels feature a double-spoke design
and, for the first time, with a silver finish. Their brightly shining
surfaces provide for a sporty, sophisticated and elegant look.
Assistance systems with a configurable range of
functions.
The ongoing further development of the range
of systems for automated driving and parking also contribute towards
an unmistakable driving experience. The driver assistance systems can
be controlled via the M Mode button located on the centre console in
order to guarantee the typically exhilarating experience of driving a
high-performance sportscar. For instance, in the TRACK mode, which is
designed for racetrack use, all comfort and safety systems are
temporarily deactivated. Park Distance Control with sensors at the
front and rear and Cruise Control with braking function are both
standard features on the new BMW M4 Coupé and the new BMW M4 Convertible.
The optional Driving Assistant package also includes Front
Collision Warning with brake intervention and Lane Departure Warning
including Lane Return function with steering assistance. Additional
optional features offered with the Driving Assistant Professional
package are, Steering and Lane Guidance Assistant with Automatic Speed
Limit Assist, Lane Keeping Assistant, as well as Active Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function. The Parking Assistant facilitates
automatic parking (entering/leaving spaces) and also includes the
Reversing Assistant.
Modern design accents: New headlight design, taillights
featuring laser technology.
The redesigned headlights
give the front end of both the new BMW M4 Coupé and the new BMW M4
Convertible a modern look. The inside of the LED headlights is even
more distinctively structured. They also feature further developments
in their functionality as both the low and high beam are now produced
by the same LED module. Two vertical LED units, each aligned in an
arrowhead shape, assume the function of position and daytime running
lights as well as direction indicators. The technology-oriented design
of these new light sources provides for a sophisticated and
progressive look.
Adaptive LED headlights with anti-glare matrix high beam are
available as an optional feature. They are recognisable by the blue
inserts and feature an urban light and cornering light function. Using
the urban light function ensures optimised illumination of the
roadside areas when travelling at low speeds on roads identified by
the navigation data as built-up areas. The low beam function, however,
is only activated when a speed of 22 mph has been reached.
Furthermore, in conjunction with the adaptive LED headlights M Shadow
Line lights featuring dark accents inside are also available.
The adaptive LED headlights, available as part of the Technology
Pack, are combined with a both visually and technologically impressive
design of the LED taillights, which are available for all new versions
of all models of the BMW M4 Series and feature laser technology and a
fascinating light design. Inside, laser diodes produce an even
illumination of glass fibre bundles, the filigree, 3-dimensional light
graphics of which complement the taillight clusters. The
model-specific version of this innovative light scenario utilises a
technology presented for the first time on the limited edition of the
special high-performance model BMW M4 CSL, a model limited to 1,000
units worldwide.
A new design of the surrounding surface of the both the BMW logo
and the M logo at the rear of the Competition models add further
subtle accents for sophisticated elegance. The base of the BMW logo is
now finished in High Gloss Black. The BMW M GmbH brand logo situated
on the rear boot lid has been complemented by a silver surround.
A special feature designed exclusively for the model variants of
the new BMW M4 Coupé for customisation of the external appearance are
optional M design graphics for the bonnet and the rear boot lid. This
contrasting colour emphasises the sporting characteristics of the
two-door model and is available either in High Gloss Black or High
Gloss Red. The optional steel roof available at no extra cost, which
includes an electrically operated glass sliding roof, offers an
additional design accent: The sheet metal part of the roof is finished
in High Gloss Black instead of the body colour.
M-specific sportscar cockpit with new steering wheel designs
and interior trims.
The modern motor racing
environment inside the new versions of the high-performance models has
also undergone further development. New steering wheel designs and
control elements as well as high-class materials for the instrument
panel and interior trims enhance the exclusive ambience inside the
M-specific sportscar cockpits.
The standard M leather steering wheel with multifunction
buttons, two M buttons and shift paddles now convey to the driver an
even more intensive racetrack feel. The new design comprises a
flattened lower section of the steering wheel rim and concisely
modified spokes. A red centre marking in the 12 o’clock position
underscores the sporty orientation of the steering wheel design.
Moreover, for the first time, an M Alcantara steering wheel is
available as an option with the same design and range of functions. In
addition, a heating function is optionally available for both steering
wheel variants.
The M-specific cockpit arrangement also includes a control panel
on the centre console, on which the shift lever or gear selector
switch, the red Start/Stop button, the BMW iDrive Controller, the
Setup and M Mode buttons are situated. These can be activated for
individual vehicle configuration as well as for the range of functions
of cockpit displays and driver assistance systems, which can be
adapted to suit the driving situation at hand.
The combination of sporty flair and premium ambience inside the
vehicle highlights the characteristics of M. This is, amongst other
things, the result of high-quality design and finishing of the
materials used for the interior. The interior trims around the
dashboard, the control panel and the cupholder cover now come as
standard in Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite M Interior trim, as well as
a Carbon Fibre finish available to order as an option. The optional
Luxury Instrument Panel features Sensatec material with black-grey
contrast stitching.
The electrically adjustable M sports seats come as standard and
offer , with integrated headrests and illuminated model logos. The
ideal position behind the wheel can be stored using the memory
function. Heated seats for both driver and front passenger are also
standard, with seat ventilation as an option. The standard leather
trim Merino, the all-leather trim Merino, the extended BMW Individual
leather trim Merino and the BMW Individual all-leather trim Merino are
all available in four different colours.
The optional and also fully electrically adjustable and heated M
Carbon bucket seats provide for an optimised connection between driver
and vehicle. They combine motor racing functionality with lightweight
design, cutting-edge workmanship and a high level of long-distance
comfort. The use of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic for the structural
elements of the seat and backrest, as well as cut-outs within the area
of the side bolsters and beneath the headrests result in a weight
reduction of 9.6 kilos compared with the standard sports seats.
In addition, an Air Collar system can be ordered as an exclusive
option for the BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive. It
generates a three-stage adjustable airflow, providing pleasant warmth
from behind to both driver and front passenger, also during open-top
driving and regardless of the outside temperature.
BMW Curved Display and new BMW Operating System
8.5.
More than ever before, the new BMW M4 Coupé and the
new BMW M4 Convertible combine exclusive sportscar flair with advanced
digitalisation. M-specific information on the high-resolution BMW
Curved Display, which is inclined towards the driver, helps the driver
to focus fully on the task at hand. The fully digital display
combination comprises a 12.3-inch display behind the steering wheel
and a control monitor with a 14.9-inch screen diagonal.
The BMW Curved Display serves as a platform for the current BMW
iDrive system used in the new BMW M4 Coupé and the new BMW M4
Convertible. The display and operating system, which also includes the
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and is therefore actively designed
for touch and voice control, is now based on the BMW Operating System
8.5. The M-specific graphics and contents on the information screen
and on the control monitor have been complemented by a new form of
operation for the standard 3-zone automatic climate control.
Temperature setting, ventilation intensity, heating of both seat and
steering wheel can now, depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
either be controlled per touch control via a special menu option in
the lower part of the control display or by means of voice control.
There has been further refinement in the number of buttons and
controls in the cockpit, and the latest models benefit from the
introduction of a redesigned instrument panel. New control buttons for
the fresh air vents in the centre of the dashboard and on the driver’s
and front passenger’s side enable the setting of the desired direction
of airflow by rotating and tilting. The standard feature Ambient
Lighting now also includes contour lighting integrated into the cover
of the central air vents. Like with the illumination of the footwells
and the storage compartments by the centre console and door openers,
colour and brightness can be adapted according to individual
preferences. There is a choice of nine different colours. The range
of interior lighting also includes an atmospheric Welcome and Goodbye
scenario as well as light signals that indicate an open door and
incoming telephone calls.
The standard feature BMW Live Cockpit Professional also includes
the cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps. Another standard option is
the BMW Head-up Display, which projects in an M-specific style
driving-related information onto the windscreen, including
multi-coloured rev range representation, shift lights and M View.
Furthermore, the standard feature BMW Live Cockpit Professional
includes two USB ports for data transfer, a wireless network interface
as well as Smartphone integration, which enables the use of Apple
CarPlay® and Android Auto™. In addition, telephony with wireless
charging of compatible Smartphones and a hi-fi loudspeaker system with
10 sound sources and a 250 W power amplifier are all included in the
standard equipment range for the new BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M
xDrive and the new M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive.
Targeted customisation with M Carbon exterior package, M Race
Track package and BMW M Performance Parts.
A
model-specific M Carbon exterior package is available for precise
customisation of these high-performance automobiles, bringing to the
fore the racing character of both models even more intensively. The M
Carbon exterior package includes inserts for the wide-open front air
intakes and a rear diffuser, each featuring its own geometry, exterior
mirror caps and – exclusively for the BMW M4 Coupé – a CFP rear
spoiler. Vehicle weight has been reduced by up to 25 kilos thanks to
the likewise optionally available M Race Track package, which also
includes, in addition to M Carbon ceramic brakes, M Carbon bucket
seats for both driver and front passenger as well as interior trim
strips in High Gloss Carbon Fibre.
BMW Performance Parts provide additional options for adapting
the intensive driving experience and the dynamic aura of the new
high-performance sportscars to suit the driver’s very own preferences.
The spectrum of model-specific retrofit options encompasses exterior
CFP components, M Performance forged wheels with centre lock, M
Performance floor mats and M Performance steering wheel trims for
individualisation of the interior.
ENDS
*All figures relating to performance, fuel consumption and
emissions are provisional. All the stated technical data including
fuel consumption, electric range and emissions figures relate to the
offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements refer to
vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary
depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional equipment
selected. **Electronically limited.
Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption were
measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC)
2007/715 as amended. The figures are calculated using a vehicle
fitted with basic equipment in Germany, the ranges stated take into
account differences in selected wheel and tyre sizes as well as the
optional equipment. They may change during configuration.
For further details of the official fuel consumption figures and
official specific CO2 emissions of new cars, please refer to the
"Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power
consumption of new cars", available at sales outlets, from
Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760
Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at
https://www.dat.de/co2/
.
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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.
BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive
Fuel consumption combined: 28 - 28.2 mpg; CO2-emissions combined: 229 – 226 g/km according to WLTP
BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive
Fuel consumption combined: 27.4 - 27.7 mpg; CO2-emissions combined: 233 – 231 g/km according to WLTP
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