2016 M4 Lightweight Model Rumored for BMW's 100th Birthday

lsmkr01 · 10-03-2013, 10:51 AM

Hopefully this one will not be priced with a GT3 RS. I think a plain jane striper model with more aluminum parts at a reasonable up charge would be more of a hot seller like E36 Lightweight

solstice · 10-03-2013, 11:06 AM

There's our 3300 lbs US curb weight car. Now we just need an M3 version with the rear seats in place. And drop the turbos, bore it to 3.5 liters and let it run to 9000 rpm and we have a dream sedan.

325rider · 10-03-2013, 11:23 AM

in 3 years b4 the reality of it...
weighs 3300 lbs
has a 7-spd mt auto blip manual
has B&O sound system

Pessimism is strong but a true ACTUAL lightweight M3 with a 6 spd no auto blip will be a dream come true. I dont know why they make so many editions but REFUSE to make one that is actually hard core. We'll see <3

wilstave · 10-03-2013, 11:27 AM

Hopefully a lightweight version of the sedan too, like the CRT?

positiveions · 10-03-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulBailey@ltbmw

This will be mine.

Paul, no way man. It's mine. Mine mine mine mine mine mine mine

Lorde · 10-03-2013, 11:31 AM

gee-m-w · 10-03-2013, 11:41 AM

Sounds like it would cost $88k. Think Cayman R pricing. Might not have AC. Lightweight battery.

jsedlak · 10-03-2013, 11:47 AM

If they do a manual gearbox, they should make it a sequential.

GOLFFRR · 10-03-2013, 11:53 AM

I will def have to get one of they do make it and if it's available in us markets

Fingers crossed!

Sean@PSI · 10-03-2013, 11:55 AM

I hope this will land in US, but I highly doubt it.

3s-a-charm · 10-03-2013, 11:55 AM

Hmm... is this worth moving our family and business to Europe for...? Decisions, Decisions!

e92dave · 10-03-2013, 11:59 AM

It will likely cost more than the gts, but im very happy to hear it will be only with MT. Also hoping most of the lightweight "parts" will be available on any m3/m4

sparkyg · 10-03-2013, 12:00 PM

Love how everyone is making plans to buy one.

Is everyone here on the BMW Kool-aid?

This is all marketing BS.

3M TAPE · 10-03-2013, 12:03 PM

As much as I want to see this car coming to the US, Americans are too fat/heavy for M3/M4 CSL.

alexmtl_135i · 10-03-2013, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double Bubble

As much as I want to see this car coming to the US, Americans are too fat/heavy for M3/M4 CSL.

mcman · 10-03-2013, 12:13 PM

For their 100th birthday they should build a one-77 competitor not a lightweight m4...

Carl L · 10-03-2013, 12:13 PM

I can't see BMW paying the DOT costs to bring this to the US. Not great shame either, as it'll likely be at a GTS type price and marketed as exclusive in litmited numbers, rather than a more affordable base car with weight stripped.

Diver · 10-03-2013, 12:15 PM

Neat car, even if it does not make it to the US it enhances the halo.

DASHOCKER · 10-03-2013, 12:33 PM

game over

ki__ · 10-03-2013, 12:39 PM

Pray to the BMW gods that it comes to the states

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 10-03-2013, 12:48 PM

Will never make it to the states.

But rest assured, BMW wont forget about its US market. We will get limited edition special stitching and some new cutting edge stickers to put on our cars. Just as good imo.

avsbmw · 10-03-2013, 12:51 PM

No way they would do a manual only. Both the CSL and GTS were SMG/DCT. Either way it would be awesome to see a hard core version. Like usual it probably won't make it to the states.

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solstice Major General 5457 Rep 7,037 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	There's our 3300 lbs US curb weight car. Now we just need an M3 version with the rear seats in place. And drop the turbos, bore it to 3.5 liters and let it run to 9000 rpm and we have a dream sedan.
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325rider Captain 36 Rep 826 Posts Drives: '11 e90 M3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (1)	in 3 years b4 the reality of it... weighs 3300 lbs has a 7-spd mt auto blip manual has B&O sound system Pessimism is strong but a true ACTUAL lightweight M3 with a 6 spd no auto blip will be a dream come true. I dont know why they make so many editions but REFUSE to make one that is actually hard core. We'll see <3
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e92dave Private 0 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 08' e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: boston, ma iTrader: (0)	It will likely cost more than the gts, but im very happy to hear it will be only with MT. Also hoping most of the lightweight "parts" will be available on any m3/m4
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sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,522 Posts Drives: work truck Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	Love how everyone is making plans to buy one. Is everyone here on the BMW Kool-aid? This is all marketing BS.
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mcman New Member 19 Rep 17 Posts Drives: n/a Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	For their 100th birthday they should build a one-77 competitor not a lightweight m4...
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Carl L Major 196 Rep 1,248 Posts Drives: '15 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	I can't see BMW paying the DOT costs to bring this to the US. Not great shame either, as it'll likely be at a GTS type price and marketed as exclusive in litmited numbers, rather than a more affordable base car with weight stripped.
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Ashley Schaeffer BMW Banned 91 Rep 833 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (1)	Will never make it to the states. But rest assured, BMW wont forget about its US market. We will get limited edition special stitching and some new cutting edge stickers to put on our cars. Just as good imo.
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avsbmw Captain 21 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA iTrader: (1)	No way they would do a manual only. Both the CSL and GTS were SMG/DCT. Either way it would be awesome to see a hard core version. Like usual it probably won't make it to the states.
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