BMW M4

Summary

BMW is a brand that has been in the business of manufacturing luxurious cars for almost 100 years and is regarded as one of the “German Big 3”. BMW M Series was launched to offer an all exclusive package of style and comfort to its esteemed customers, who can rely on the utmost stable aerodynamic exterior design. BMW M4 Coupe is one amongst the M series and offers fascinating performance on roads with its speed, comfort and elegant style.

BMW M4 Coupe comes with a twin power turbo engine that gives it the strength to conquer roads with extremely scalable performance; which offers the riders with a thrilling experience. To save this efficiently engineered specimen from gaining excess mass, most of its components are made from carbon fibre. The explosive performance of this vehicle is unmatched with many of its counterpart models. M4 Coupe has aremarkable exterior design, embraced with stylish interiors from within.

Exterior

Exteriors in M4 Coupe are exclusively highlighted; which supports the reflection of power. Talking of strength, every detail in this vehicle has been so nicely carved from carbon-fibre that it offers limitless strength to the machine. These features make it trustworthy and durable in the long run. BMW M4 embraces very attractive air inlets-being very stylish and also offers voluminous air that passes through the engineto cool it in the long, high-performance run. Sportiness is at its height with a muscular powerdome that characterize the contours of the twin turbocharger engine. Also, an extended bonnet is there to make the car look even sportier. Alongwith the marvellous ergonomics that the car offers, a perfect combo of stabilized aerodynamic style is also served; for which there are air curtains and air breather.

Other exterior equipmentincludes 4 bevelled tailpipe finishers in the rear, M kidney grille that comes with double slats, M exterior mirrors, M gills and the M twin tailpipe. The alloy wheel size of tyres is 18 inches and tyres are radial, tubeless type. All these features in car serve unbeatable performance with its efficient technology, design and on-road driving pleasure.

Interior

Stylish interiors feature redeveloped M seats thatare carved with illuminated M logo. Side stability in this vehicle is unparalleled, yet a direct connection is established between the driver and the vehicle with the clever use of ergonomics.  The cockpitis ensured with driver-oriented control systems. BMW M4 comes with a Lap timer app, that can record the details of the accelerator pedal, G-force, steering angle and best lap time precisely. These recorded data can be further analysed for improving theperformance or even can be posted to Facebook or sent via email, through snapshots facility. The comfort access in M4 is at par compared with any other luxurious vehicle. For driver’s assistance, there are camera systems, iDrive touch controllers and ahead-up display that come with M-specific display. Seats are extremely comfortable, and the whole interior design offers sleek elegance with its much effectiveness.

Engine and Transmission

BMW M4 comes with a very powerful direct-injection engine that uses petrol as its fuel. The engine in M4 is 3-litre, 431 bhp, 24V Mpower engine that has a displacement capacity of 2979 cc. There are six cylinders with four valves per cylinder; which offer a power of 431 bhp at a rate of 5500-7300 rpm, and the maximum attainable torque is 550 Nm at a rate of 1850-5500 rpm. Transmission in M4 Coupe is very swift, attributed to its automatic transmission. The gearbox is 7-speed, and there is adaptive M suspension system in both front and rear end. The fuel tank capacity is 63 litres.

Performance and Handling

The performance of M4 Coupe is regarded as explosive in comparison with other models. The powerful engine offers a topspeed of 250 km/h with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h speed in just 4.1 seconds. The emission is in compliance with Euro IV norms. M4 Coupe is engineered to offer thebest handling experience. There is power steering that comes with tilt adjustable steering column. Rack and Pinion steering gear type is being employed in this M series car.

Braking System

M4 Coupe uses a clever technology in thecar with adisc-shaped front and rear brake systems. These specifications have made it very robust and efficient in bringing the vehicle to halt even from high speeds; with just one touch of the braking pedal. The braking system in BMW M4 Coupe is of top-notch quality and very effective. It has been engineered to give athrill to riders in each and every drive.

Mileage

The 2979 cc Petrol - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 8 kmpl in city and 10 kmpl on highways.

Safety Features

BMW M4 Coupe has a high IQ incorporated safety system that is capable of reacting in asplit of a second; if in case one meet with an accident. Active headrests and airbags get open, oriented at right angles. There is provision for seatbelt pre-tensioners (with integrated buckles- which ensuresthat seatbelt itself causes no harm), such that the driver and the passenger get reliable protection; whatsoever the impact maybe. Front and side impact beams are also present.

Verdict

BMW M4 Coupe is worth consideration if one is looking for a powerful engine in the given price range. It has some distinctive features like the laptimer app that comes only with few cars in this price range. If one considers the speed, acceleration time and the braking system; one can easily spot the sportiness and the explosive performance of this car.

Competition

BMW has always seen very less competition. Moreover, this car is assembled in India, and few of its features are customized as per Indian needs and requirements. A few cars that can be considered in place of this luxurious sports vehicle marvel include the Audi RS 7, Audi A8 and the Mercedes-Benz E-class.

Pros

1. Powerful Engine
2. Elegant Exteriors

Cons

1. Expensive
2. Too many settings