M4 tagged posts

According to BMW insider, after the release of the M2 next year, the next exciting news for the M brand is the GTS model of the M4.

For your reference, the GTS trim is a more track-oriented variant, it usually deletes some non-necessary parts and incorporates structural enhancements. For example, the E92 M3 GTS weights approx. 300 lbs less than the standard M3. Of course, there may be other upgrades to the powertrain, suspension and braking system.

Currently there is no further information about the M4 GTS, we will keep an eye on it and report back any updates.

The 2015 BMW M4 convertible will be announced in the coming NY auto show 2 weeks later.

All specs should be very similar to the M4 coupe, except one: the curb weight of the M4 convertible will be at a hefty 4,055lb. This is not a lot of weight loss compared to its predecessor E93 M3 Conv. And also, the trunk will be larger. These are all major key points we know at this moment.

Here is the detailed specs for you to dig deeper:

We will provide you the pricing guide once it is available. Meanwhile for those who want to lease the latest M car, here are the rates for a 3-year contract (for M3 and M4, not including M4 Convertible):

15k miles/yr – 55% RV;
12k miles/yr – 57% R...

M3 MSRP starts at $62,000; M4 starts at $64,200 (does not include S&H of $925).

Metallic paint costs an extra of $550;

Double clutch automatic transmission: $2,900;

Carbon-ceramic brakes: $8,150;

Adaptive suspension: $1,000;

Base interior is leather plus cloth materials; exteneded use of leather costs $950, and full leather coverage costs $3,500.

Driver assistance package: $1,900 (includes blind spot warning, active driving assistant system);

Executive package ($4,300 for M3, $4,000 for M4): heated steering wheel, key-less entry, rear-view camera, PDC, HUD etc.

Lighting package ($1,900): LED lights, automatic high beams;

You can download the pricing guide through here: 20...

Bimmerpost forum member “Sir Loin” took some close look photos of the 2015 M3/M4 in the 2014 Vancouver Auto Show, the following pictures are from his original message in bimmerpost.com forum.

From one of the detailed photos I find there looks like to be a build quality issue around the side rear view mirror area: the gaps between the window trim moulding and the A pillar metal is not uniform. We hope the final production vehicles can address this issue:

Below are more photos for your enjoyment.

Here are detailed photos of the M car interior. Notice the dash are covered by stitched leather-type materials, looks more upscale than the normal 3 series.