Twin-turbo straight-six, rear or all-wheel drive, and a lineage that split from the M3 in 2014. The BMW M4's specs and character, explained.
The BMW M4 is the high-performance version of the 4 Series, developed by BMW’s motorsport division, and it has carried its own nameplate since 2014, when BMW separated the coupé and convertible from the M3 line.[1] The current car — the G82 coupé and G83 convertible, in production since 2020 — is the second generation to wear the badge.[1]
The hardware
Under the hood sits a 3.0-liter S58 twin-turbocharged inline-six making between 473 and 543 hp and 550 to 650 N⋅m of torque, depending on variant.[1] Built on BMW’s CLAR platform, the G82 makes 480 PS in base form and 510 PS as the Competition.[1] Power goes to the rear wheels or, with xDrive, to all four, through either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic.[1] That the manual survived at all says something about who this car is for.
Performance
The Competition xDrive is the headline act, reaching 60 mph in 2.8 seconds.[1] Top speed is capped at 250 km/h (155 mph), or 290 km/h (180 mph) with the M Driver’s Package.[1] For context, the first-generation F82 made 425 hp and 550 N⋅m from its own twin-turbo six, paired with a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch — the G82 moved the game on in every measurable way.[1]
The specials, and the track
Special editions have defined the M4’s upper reaches. The first generation’s track-focused GTS made 500 PS with water injection and was limited to 700 units; the current CSL produced 543 hp in a 1,000-unit run.[1] The M4 CS listed at $123,500.[1] The model also earns its motorsport credentials the direct way, competing in DTM, GT3, and GT4 racing.[1]
The full specification record lives on the BMW M4 database page. When you are ready to see real cars, browse live M4 inventory.
Sources
- Car and Driver, BMW M4 model overview, reviews, and specifications, caranddriver.com/bmw/m4.
- MotorTrend, BMW M4 model hub and reviews, motortrend.com/cars/bmw/m4.