BMW M4 Automotive Magazine 2014 - 2014 BMW M4, chassis code of their own for the first time , F80 to F82 M3 and M4 - dropping for their predecessors ' naturally aspirated 4.0 - liter V - 8 in favor of a straight - six BMW basically . BMW has been placed on the " TwinPower " moniker for all - new M - developed engine , BMW badging applied to gas and diesel turbocharged engines , and can refer to a single , twin , or three turbos , dual - scroll turbos, single or double , or turbo with variable geometry inlet . M3 and M4 are each equipped with a pair of turbochargers Mitsubishi - sourced .
BMW M4 Automotive Magazine 2014
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2014 BMW M4 |
high- performance version of the BMW 4 -series and the successor to the M3 coupe and cabriolet . Such m3 before , M4 is designed for serious track - thrashing , but offers the comfort and facilities of a premium coupe .
M3 and M4 looks every bit as aggressive as they show their specs sheet would . Both models have a wider track than the basic 3 - and 4 -series , the front end is dominated by a large intake , and force - traditional dome as muscular as ever .
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2014 BMW M4 |
Stepping into the shoes of a Sasquatch -sized coupe M3 , M4 needs to improve .
Based on the F30 platform , on which the 3 - and the upcoming 4 -series , combining aluminum and carbon fiber to reduce weight . The chassis will be tuned for performance and body will be reshaped to bring home the point .
A twin - turbocharged , 3.0 - liter inline - six with around 420 horsepower . BMW will offer both six-speed manual and seven- speed dual - clutch automatic .
Level : Audi RS5 , Cadillac ATS - V , Mercedes - Benz C63 AMG .