Beware the M4
M series in BMW industries always creates a fun time with its performance. From this year, they launch the new product line will be the 4 series. This 4 series is derived from the previous 3 series. The easiest way to distinguish the new 3 series from the new 4 series is to call all sedan models in 3 series as 3 series, while the coupe and the convertible of the old 3 series will become 4 series.
Showcase of all new M4
Not only the number changed, but also the engine type is changing in the new M product line. The new M3 and M4 stop running with the old 4.0 S65 V8 engine
(it is Naturally Aspirated
which is called NA). They start putting new 3.0 S55 I6 engines (this is
turbochargers). In addition, they shrink the volume of the engine; however the
new engine provide with more horsepower as an outcome. The new engine
gives out 430 hp while compare with the old one that only has 420 hp. Not to
mention the torque, from the old 295 lb-ft to 369-lb-ft. Since the new engine
being developed with higher horsepower and higher torque, yet they also worked
hard on better Fuel Consumption and lower the Emission Produce by
25%!!
Engine 3-D model released
Even though they made so many changes in the engine and the outlook of the car, their significant DCT (Double Clutch Transmission) transmission is still being provided as an option for this car. Another important change they made is lower the car's weight as much as possible. For people who want to track their car, they definitely care a lot about their car's weight. This new M4 only weighed 3306 lb. (this is without passengers and with 90% fuel) while compare to E92 ~3600 lb., to C63 AMG ~3900 lb., and to RS5 ~4000 lb. This is definitely a big advantage, when you look to other brand's similar performance cars.
M4 performing on racing track
Even the new M4 seems really huge and unique in a lot of ways, but there are some points are being discussed by the current M3 owners. One of the thing people seems to care a lot is the sound of the car. The supercharge cars will never have a better sounds while compare to the NA equipped cars. The truth is people having this kind of street racing cars are tend to modify their cars way off. The exhaust is the first part that they swab out in order to get a better roaring sound. People not only want their car to be loud but also want the sound to be legit. As a downfall, the new supercharge engine will never be able to have better sounds when comparing to those OLD NA engines.
Despite of the points that may let the potential buyers down, but a lot of people are still counting for the release of this new M model. The good news is people can start to pre-order their new F82 M4 as well as F80 M3 at the beginning of 2014 around Jan – Feb. The car will be delivered by late Spring - early Summer.
