BMW Introduces Competition Variants for M3 and M4 with Enhanced Driving Dynamics
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May 12, 2017

BMW Introduces Competition Variants for M3 and M4 with Enhanced Driving Dynamics


BMW M3 | BMW M3


BMW M3 Competition | BMW M3 Competition


BMW M4 | BMW M4


BMW M4 Competition | BMW M4 Competition


Competition Variants Enhance Driving Dynamics for M3 and M4


On May 9 (Tuesday), BMW introduced a minor update to its high-performance M3 and M4 models. Furthermore, it has launched "Competition" variants with enhanced driving performance.

Text by YANAKA Tomomi



Facelift Also Implemented


Born in 1986 and now in its fifth generation, theM3" The " M4" was introduced in 2013 as the successor to the fourth-generation M3 Coupe.


This minor update primarily features a facelift. Adaptive LED headlights with daytime running light function have been adopted, and LED taillights are also incorporated at the rear. New 19-inch alloy wheels have been added to the wheels.



BMW M4

BMW M4


Inside, carbon fiber trim and a new surround sound system are now standard equipment.


Additionally, this minor update introduces the sportier "Competition" variants for both the M3 and M4. The 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder twin-turbo engine found in the standard M3 and M4 has been tuned to produce 331 kW (450 ps), an increase of 14 kW (19 ps) over the standard models, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 4.0 seconds for European specifications.



BMW M4

BMW M4


Furthermore, adaptive M suspension with specially modified damper and stabilizer characteristics has been introduced. In terms of design, special features include 20-inch wheels, a high-gloss black kidney grille, and exclusive seats and seatbelts.


The price for the M3 is 11.85 million yen, and the M3 Competition is 12.56 million yen, both equipped with a 7-speed M DCT (M Double Clutch Transmission). For the M4, the 6-speed manual model is 11.57 million yen, the 7-speed M DCT model is 12.08 million yen, and the M4 Competition, also with a 7-speed M DCT transmission, is 12.79 million yen.



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