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MOTORING
MOTORING
BMW M4
COMPETITION
The current generation BMW 4 Series Coupe has created
a lot of controversy regarding looks, especially the extra-
large front grille fitted to the cars.
BY ALAN ROSENMEYER
n my opinion, there are two I have frequently commented
answers to the criticism of the that, although the BMW cabin is a
4 Series Coupe. Firstly, in M4 superb place for the driver, it is often
Iguise, the new features simply add too similar to other models, from
to the overall menacing aggression the 1 Series right up to 8 Series.
of the design. Secondly, once Fortunately, the full M-Division
ensconced in the sports seats fitted models are the exception with
to the test car (much more about enough exclusive features to ensure
that you know this is something
these later), you can’t see the outside
so who cares when you’re piloting a special the moment you climb inside.
machine endowed with such power
I use the term climb deliberately here
and performance? — the sports seats with carbon fibre
construction certainly hold you in
The recipe is simple and paying place when upping the ante, BUT... if
homage to the late Colin Chapman, you are a touch wider of girth or a bit
follows the adage of “to add power, older (like me) or have back issues
reduce weight”. Liberal amounts of (like me), then the high side bolsters
carbon fibre both in the bodywork do not make for easy or elegant entry
and interior help limit the large coupe or egress.
to around 1 600kg. With the engine
https://www.youtube.com/ CLICK pumping out 375kW and 650Nm to all Yet, once seated in your ideal
4 wheels through the MotorSport version position, every control falls perfectly
watch?v=lDd9aUqE9rc FOR VIDEO of the 8-speed automatic transmission, to hand and the special M features
the picture becomes clearer.
stand out. The red M1 and M2
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