The new BMW M3 sedan & BMW M4 coupé have broken cover this morning, with BMW Australia confirming both models will arrive on local shores in early 2021.
The two next-gen performance cars from the BMW M outfit are meaner, more aggressive and undoubtedly more eye-catching than any M cars before them.
The M3 sedan and M4 coupé are both powered by a formidable twin-turbo six-cylinder in-line engine that comes in two states of tune depending on the transmission offering.
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This six-banger is paired with an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic for ultra-fast shifting in the Competition variant, putting down 375kW and 650Nm. These cars will both do the dash in 3.9 seconds.
Six-speed manual transmissions are also available for the sedan and coupé, but they’ll deliver significantly less power (353kW and 550Nm) with an off-the-line speed of just 4.2 seconds to 100km/h.
The BMW M3 & M4 will debut with rear-wheel-drive configurations before M xDrive all-wheel-drive is offered on Competition models in late 2021.
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Aesthetically, even Stevie Wonder could notice the ‘controversial’ upgrade to the iconic BMW kidney grille. This reimagined front end debuted in June on the standard 4 series and ruffled a few feathers amongst enthusiasts.
As always, this beefy profile is paired with the M-series’ staunched wheel arches and extended side sills. A carbon fibre roof, rear spoiler and two pairs of massive quad tailpipes are all standard across both the BMW M3 & M4.
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Until 2021, you can pass the time watching Wade’s review of the BMW M2 Competition on some of Victoria’s best driving roads, and then read our interview with BMW M CEO, Markus Flasch.