Deliveries of the new BMW 3 Series are still a couple of weeks away and yet as the date gets closer, interest for the new car is ramping up. I guess that’s the case with every new car, the 3 Series being no exception, but the excitement gets crazier as the specs go higher. Therefore, the BMW G80 M3 and its M4 brother are going to get more and more attention as they head to production. And yet, we’re still quite far off from their unveiling so we’ll have to make due with renderings for now.
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One of the first attempts at bringing the M4 to life was done by J.B Cars. It’s a really rough and wide shot at how the production car could look like so please don’t take it as a set in stone preview of the real deal. The basis used was the new G20 3 Series so in that regard we’re on the right path from the get go. The sedan was transformed into a two-door though as the M4 will be available in two-door guise only and in drop top guise, of course.
The Bavarian athlete then received a G20 3 Series rear bumper along with a new diffuser on it that seems to be made of carbon fiber. The traditional quad-tailpipes are also present, another trademark of an M model. The taillights also got some attention, being slightly different than on the 3 Series. Whether that will be the case on the production car too remains to be seen but it’s a nice differentiator. What we’ll definitely see are the M style rear view mirrors.
The boot lid got a small upgrade as well in the shape of a small carbon fiber lip. That will most likely not be present on the M4 when it comes out, at least not in the standard guise. The CS version will most likely get that kind of aero while the CSL will get a wing on the boot. As for the specs, those remain to be seen when the M3 and M4 come out but rest assured that you can expect around 480 HP for the standard versions and around 500 HP for the Competition alternatives.
Lexus… :-(
They wish. This render is duller than the current production model.
yes. sadly.
it wont look anything like that render lol
i hope not! the 4 series has a lot of potential to look something like that!
Wrong vents on the rear fascia.
Judging from the spy pics I’ve seen so far, the next 4 series will be sharing very little design cues with its 4 door sibling. Even the headlights are different so is the character line running down the side of the car. It could be the disguise, but that line seems to mimic that of the Z4. We’ll see, but I have a good feeling about this car.
Looks like Infinity Q60 coupe IMO, hopefully it sounds better than F80 M cars. Lets see if M 3/4 can recapture class leader in this group which it is know longer is. I think that title now goes to the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 505hp 2.9L beast.
lol. Let’s not forget that Alfa is having more power; and on Hockenheim, the M4 CS is 2 seconds faster than Giulia.
As an overall package, the M3/4 is hard to touch; and a new one is coming – if we’re counting the usual competitors. If we’re comparing it to 911s, then everything changes, as it needs better image.
I find it funny how you need to bring up M4 CS that cost $35,000 US dollars more!! to beat the time of normal Alfa Giulia. So 75k Alfa Giulia vs 108k M4 CS. Ok then so lets compare Alfa Giulia Nurburgring edition to M4 CS
M4 CS 0 to 60 3.8 sec, top speed 174mph and Nürburgring time of 7:38
Alfa Guila Nurburgring edition 0 to 62 3.9sec top speed 191mph and Nürburgring time of 7:32. So Guila is 6 sec faster around Nürburgring, its fast to 60mph and has much higher top speed. Winner Alfa Romero quadrifoglio giulia.
Alfa Romero Stelvio SUV Nurburgring edition has 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, top speed of 176mph its faster than M4 CS. On Nurburgring Stelvio did 7:51 to 7:38 for M4 CS thats 13 sec difference but Stelvio weighs over 750lbs more and is big heavy but fast 4360lb SUV.
For me M4 CS like GTS IMO is not worth money, it has same suspension as competition package M4 it has more tracks oriented suspension dampening staggered 19 front 20 back with cup 2 tires that’s what makes the biggest difference Alcantara seats and a different front end.
For what they want for M4 CS you could get 911 4 GTS for around another 19k more you get the 911 Carrera GTS 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds Nurburgring time 7:24 14 sec faster and Top speed of 192 mph. And 911 will hold its value and not depreciate as fast as that M4 CS will.
You’re writing like a fan and this is the biggest issue. I state this again, the Alfa has more power. Think about it: being slower with more power, well… that wouldn’t be good for anyone.
Also, please keep in mind that the M4 CS is targeting the GT3 while the M4 GTS is gunning (witout much of a success) for the GT3 RS. That’s why I mentioned it needs more image, even if they will match the performance – and this is the reason BMW should recreate the CSL. That’s why the M4 is alot more expensive.
On the other hand, Alfa pumped more power to keep the headlines – you know what? because the italians are new to every segment with their revival of this brand.
Please see the bigger picture; because acting like a kid who has seen colored lollipops works elsewhere.
When is this car going to debut for sure. What a long time to wait between generations.