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BMW's M4 is a two-door version of the M3, which has four doors… and used to have two doors.
Confused? Don’t be; under the skin the two cars are all but identical in both mechanical specification and temperament. Launched in 2014, the two-door, four-seat M4 is powered by a twin-turbo in-line six that can produce up to 331kW in 'Competition' spec, and can be had with either a six-speed manual for the purists or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to the rear wheels only. The M Models M4 (base) is offered in a lower cost, more focused version priced at $172,100 while 25 versions of the supercar-baiting racetrack special known as the M Models M4 CS were snapped up before landing in Australia in 2016 - despite the $254,900 price tag.
The BMW M4 Competition coupe's interior is highlighted by extended Merino leather upholstery with Alcantara accents.
Carbon-fibre trim is found on the sports steering wheel, dashboard and centre console, with silver accents also used on the latter two, while tri-colour M seatbelts and an Anthracite headliner also present.
A 10.25-inch touchscreen ‘floats’ atop the centre stack, with it also controlled by the rotary dial and physical shortcut buttons on the centre console.
A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is positioned ahead of the driver, while a head-up display is projected onto the windshield.
The BMW M4 Competition coupe sprints from a standstill to 100km/h in a claimed 3.9 seconds, making it 0.1s quicker than its predecessor.
The M3 is based on the four-door three series sedan/wagon, while the M4 is based on the two-door 4 series coupe/convertible. There is a four-door M4 Grand Coupe.
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The BMW M4 has a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged in-line straight six, which is good for 405kW/650Nm.
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Standard equipment in the BMW M4 Competition coupe includes metallic paintwork, dusk-sensing lights, adaptive laser headlights, LED daytime running lights and tail-lights, rain-sensing wipers, a mixed set of alloy wheels (18/19 inches), power-folding side mirrors with heating, keyless entry, rear privacy glass and a power-operated bootlid.
Inside, a 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system, satellite navigation with live traffic, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, digital radio, a 464W Harman Kardon surround-sound system with 16 speakers, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, push-button start, a wireless smartphone charger, power-adjustable front sports seats with heating, three-zone climate control, extended Merino leather upholstery, carbon-fibre trim and ambient lighting.
The BMW M4 Competition coupe is a four-seater, with two sports seats in the first row, while the second has a two-seat bench.
The BMW M4 Competition coupe's boot has a cargo capacity of 420L, and it can be increased to an undisclosed volume by stowing the 60/40 split-fold rear bench, an action that can be performed via the main storage area’s manual-release latches.
Two bag hooks and four tie-down points are on hand to help secure loose items.