BMW M3, M4

Contrary to previous assumptions, BMW’s mid-range sports car pair arrives with rear-wheel drive and manual transmission. The 510-horsepower Competition version of the BMW M3 sedan and BMW M4 Coupe will already have an automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive will only be available as an option for the latter, and only a quarter offset from the next spring launch of the base models. The all-wheel drive system uses an active rear M differential, the pilot can choose between traditional all-wheel drive or sporty tuning; in the latter, the majority of the torque is transmitted to the asphalt through the rear wheels.

Developed in parallel with the BMW M4 GT3 racing car, the engine in the high-performance road models is traditionally a three-liter, in-line six-cylinder, but a lighter, more solid-structured block than before. Additional high-temperature coolers in the wheel arches try to keep the operating temperature at an optimal level; Competition models also come with an additional engine oil and gear oil cooler.

The chassis, which is connected to the front and rear with serious braces, has adaptive damping, two types of pedal sensations can be adjusted on the brake system, and the M Servotronic steering gear has a variable gear ratio. The anti-roll bar system comes standard with M Dynamic mode, which allows the car to be slid in a controlled manner, allowing the rear tires to be worn larger than the front ones to wear out.

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