Car and Driver reports BMW M4 coupe name confirmed

chriscecc914 · 12-08-2012, 01:11 AM

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C&D reports BMW has confirmed the M4 name, just like Bimmerpost has been been calling it all along. And no surprise with the 4 Series badge now revealed and confirmed.

Quote:

Confirmed: M Version of BMW 4-series Coupe to be Called M4, M3 Name Will Live On

BMW has confirmed that, in about a year and a half, it will produce an M4 version of the 4-series coupe concept the company recently unveiled, and which is pictured here.

But the existence of an M4 does not preclude the existence of an M3, one of the longest-running nameplates from the M boys and the sub-brand’s philosophical heart. And so both M4 and M3 models will be produced. BMW might sometimes be silly, but it is not stupid.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/confirm...-will-live-on/

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swanson · 12-08-2012, 10:53 AM

Of course. Now wait for the sticker shock.

red-sauerkraut · 12-08-2012, 11:11 AM

Really? Car & Driver has its facts straight for once.

SoCali E90 · 12-08-2012, 11:19 AM

Wonder how many people will rebadge it to M3?

Cuz5150 · 12-08-2012, 11:20 AM

Ohh no's the end is near..........

j/k
Have no problem with the new name M4.
However, it keeps reminding me of my Benelli M4 tactical

Lemon Jelly M3 · 12-08-2012, 11:21 AM

Let the badge whores chime in!

S.hasan546 · 12-08-2012, 11:27 AM

Think it's stupid but idc as long as it drives right

shanecarmaster1 · 12-08-2012, 11:29 AM

I just want to say: I think there's more to it than just moving it upmarket. BMW knows they already damaged its M Heritage with the softer new models. They can't mess up the legacy of the M3, so they decide to make it a "different" car so it can't be directly compared because it's more "upmarket" than a true 3 series. If they were building the best M3 of all time from a driver's standpoint (something that would only receive praise from around here), they wouldn't semi abandon the M3 badge.

However, the car is gorgeous. The rear reminds me of the old 8's

bucket328 · 12-08-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCali E90

Wonder how many people will rebadge it to M3?

That would be the first thing I would do.

e92door3 · 12-08-2012, 11:44 AM

FOR ME they should have given the ''3'' to the coupe because in tradition there has always been a 2 door m3 and the original m3 was a coupe only. just my opinion

Dave07997S · 12-08-2012, 12:28 PM

I'm sorry I feel its a mistake to name it a M4, it should still be a M3. Oh well..

Cuz5150, when I hear M4 I think of this..

Dave

Dave07997S · 12-08-2012, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92door3

FOR ME they should have given the ''3'' to the coupe because in tradition there has always been a 2 door m3 and the original m3 was a coupe only. just my opinion

This..

InTheNightKitchen · 12-08-2012, 12:44 PM

The world is full of haters and the blissfully ignorant. Then again it shouldn't matter what other people say or think!

I'm just eager as the rest of y'all to see the M4, and possibly own!

Diver · 12-08-2012, 12:45 PM

A year and a half is a long time. Now when do we get to see the M235i, an M2, or perhaps an M335i? All of these would be interesting cars.

antzcrashing · 12-08-2012, 12:48 PM

I like the badging as M4 similar to S5, but I still think I (if I ever own one) that I will debadge an M for that clean symmetrical look - flame suit on.

htoudiee · 12-08-2012, 12:49 PM

Only if we had a time machine to go forward and see what this beauty looks like...

Jonjt · 12-08-2012, 12:52 PM

The M4 rendering that links to this thread is WAY better looking than the 4 series concept pictures. See the render at http://www.BIMMERPOST.com

OverDriven · 12-08-2012, 12:54 PM

Rebadging the M4 to M3 after you buy one makes no sense. If you really care about the name that much then you're a BMW fan for the wrong reason. Personally, I'm a fan because of the cars, not the name.

antzcrashing · 12-08-2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonjt

The rendering that links to this thread is WAY better looking than the 4 series concept pictures.

pretty sure it is not a rendering but a real life picture, but I agree it looks better than first concept photos

agentm · 12-08-2012, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OverDriven

Rebadging the M4 to M3 after you buy one makes no sense. If you really care about the name that much then you're a BMW fan for the wrong reason. Personally, I'm a fan because of the cars, not the name.

Name is important. How would you like the M4 name civic?

soolman32 · 12-08-2012, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCali E90

Wonder how many people will rebadge it to M3?

I'm sure some will rebadge it, especially folks who have owned an M3 in the past. I personally don't mind the name change.

Whostheboss · 12-08-2012, 01:11 PM

I think the new M3 will be a 4 door sedan, this will make the M4 a coupe and lets not forget about a possible M4GC

I think what BMW is trying to do is: 1/2 series, 3/4 series and 5/6 series where the odd numbers are cheap and mass produced and the even numbers are more exotic exclusive and alot of $$$

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12-08-2012, 11:19 AM	#4
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12-08-2012, 11:29 AM	#8
shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 529 iTrader: (0)	I just want to say: I think there's more to it than just moving it upmarket. BMW knows they already damaged its M Heritage with the softer new models. They can't mess up the legacy of the M3, so they decide to make it a "different" car so it can't be directly compared because it's more "upmarket" than a true 3 series. If they were building the best M3 of all time from a driver's standpoint (something that would only receive praise from around here), they wouldn't semi abandon the M3 badge. However, the car is gorgeous. The rear reminds me of the old 8's __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?!

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12-08-2012, 10:53 AM	#2
swanson Convicted Felon Drives: chariot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 685 iTrader: (0)	Of course. Now wait for the sticker shock.

12-08-2012, 11:21 AM	#6
Lemon Jelly M3 Lieutenant Drives: M3 (E90,ZCP,6MT) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 454 iTrader: (0)	Let the badge whores chime in!

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e92door3 First Lieutenant Drives: Montego Blue :3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: philippines Posts: 351 iTrader: (0)	FOR ME they should have given the ''3'' to the coupe because in tradition there has always been a 2 door m3 and the original m3 was a coupe only. just my opinion

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InTheNightKitchen Ignorance is Bliss? Drives: 1 of Many Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	The world is full of haters and the blissfully ignorant. Then again it shouldn't matter what other people say or think! I'm just eager as the rest of y'all to see the M4, and possibly own!

12-08-2012, 12:45 PM	#14
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,057 iTrader: (0)	A year and a half is a long time. Now when do we get to see the M235i, an M2, or perhaps an M335i? All of these would be interesting cars. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

12-08-2012, 12:48 PM	#15
antzcrashing ... can I get a 1M Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami FL Posts: 933 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [5.00]	I like the badging as M4 similar to S5, but I still think I (if I ever own one) that I will debadge an M for that clean symmetrical look - flame suit on. __________________

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Jonjt First Lieutenant Drives: 09 E92 335i M-sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 318 iTrader: (0)	The M4 rendering that links to this thread is WAY better looking than the 4 series concept pictures. See the render at http://www.BIMMERPOST.com

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OverDriven Private First Class Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	Rebadging the M4 to M3 after you buy one makes no sense. If you really care about the name that much then you're a BMW fan for the wrong reason. Personally, I'm a fan because of the cars, not the name.

12-08-2012, 01:11 PM	#22
Whostheboss Captain Drives: a 9incher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut U.S. Posts: 720 iTrader: (0)	I think the new M3 will be a 4 door sedan, this will make the M4 a coupe and lets not forget about a possible M4GC I think what BMW is trying to do is: 1/2 series, 3/4 series and 5/6 series where the odd numbers are cheap and mass produced and the even numbers are more exotic exclusive and alot of $$$ __________________ WHO'S THE BOSS

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