BMW has lifted the lid on the new M4 Convertible. now in its fifth-generation, the high-performance open-top design from BMW’s M division replaces the outgoing M3 Convertible as well as made its debut at the 2014 new York motor Show.
It’s powered by the exact same 425bhp 3.0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder engine you’ll discover in its M3 as well as M4 Coupe stablemates however demands a £4,077 premium over the M4 Coupe. That implies costs begin from £60,730.
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Based on the M4 Coupe, the Convertible features the exact same three-piece folding metal roofing system as the 4 series convertible, which can be stowed away at the flick of a switch in 20 seconds. It’s much better insulated than the previous M3 Convertible, assisting lower noise levels in the cabin. BMW declares the new M4 Convertible is as much as 2dB quieter inside than the old M3 version.
An ingenious new loading-aid fitted in the boot likewise enables simpler gain access to to products when the roofing system has been stowed away. Luggage capability has enhanced over the outgoing Convertible to 370 litres when the roofing system is closed as well as 220 litres when it is stowed.
When sales begin in September the M4 Convertible will be provided with the choice of a six-speed handbook or seven-speed M double grasp transmission twinned with the 3.0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder engine.
Spec the handbook as well as 0-62mph is devoured in 4.6 seconds. With the car – a £2,645 choice – you’ll get there a bit quicker at 4.4 seconds. Both times are down on the M4 Coupe by 0.3 seconds.
The cabriolet is mainly slowed up by the added 250kg it carries, enhancing the overall kerbweight to 1,750kg. The heavy roofing system system as well as little amounts of strengthening on the flanks of the cars and truck add weight however it’s still 60kg lighter than the previous M3 Convertible.
Under the skin, the decrease top shares all its running gear with the Coupe. An digitally managed restricted slip differential is fitted as standard, so as well is adaptive M suspension as well as EfficientDynamics fuel saving technologies, such as stop/start as well as brake energy regeneration.
The added weight does effect economic climate slightly, with the Convertible returning 31mpg in handbook as well as 32.5mpg in automatic type – down on the 34mpg of the coupe.
UK designs likewise come fitted with 19-inch alloy wheels, BMW expert media package, upgraded Bluetooth as well as USB together with all round auto parking sensors as well as heated front seats.