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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 is available in a variety of colours, with metallic paintwork included as standard, although matte finishes and other special hues can be had via special order.
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.