2014 BMW M3 Coupe/M4

2014 BMW M3 Coupe/M4 (Spy Photos)

Picture 1 Spy Photo: Front/Right view

    C/D:M reminds us all is well in Munich.

The next, F82-gen M3 coupe/M4 is like on the current F30 3-series. It is a rear-wheel-drive platform with the engine mounted far back and its all-wheel drive, which is offered on the F30, won't be an option on the M3 coupe/M4. The M models get a wider front and rear track, performance wheels and tires, and there will be carbon-fiber components on the body and chassis. We expect a carbon-fiber roof-panel, with no sunroof option, and a total weight that is slightly lower than the 3550-ish pounds of the previous M3. The fenders of our photo subject are wider, and the car sports the M hallmark quad exhaust tips. I really like the position of the exhaust tips.

Picture 2 Spy Photo: Rear/Left view

  The new coupe will not have the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V-8, a unit derived from the previous M5/M6's 5.0-liter V-10. The next car will again have an inline-six, likely with 3.0 liters of displacement and force-fed by two turbochargers to make at least 450 hp. Power will be channeled to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual or a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. Top speed will be governed at 155 mph, while a more lofty electronic ceiling will be optional, probably set at 174 mph. I think this is very impressive for B.M.W.

 

In my opinion

Perf: 9.5/10

Ext: 8/10

Int: N/a

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