Alpine White M4 Coupe Spotted (w/ Short Video Clip)

[bmwluvr24]

Originally Posted by ShahiniBmw

Actually no ... If u check now .. M4 grand coupe is trending

Trending? Twitter is what you are basing an M4 GC on? Come down from the clouds my friend. I am sure Justin Vagiber is trending too, but I don't think we need any more of him around.

[///MDriver]

shortest video over....but thx looks and sounds good

[Jblack4083]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Its the actual engine noise from the M4 in this case it is not synthetic that filters through the speakers.

Are you saying there is a sound valve like the Porsche? Or are you saying that in the video it is the actual engine noise (obviously because we are not in the car in the video)?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Jblack4083

Are you saying there is a sound valve like the Porsche? Or are you saying that in the video it is the actual engine noise (obviously because we are not in the car in the video)?

He's referring to the sound valve-esque type tech.

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by kevinlevrone

The classic Alpine White...why did BMW choose all kinds of fancy colors for for the M3/M4 launch when the Alpine White looks better than all !

You would understand if you weren't so utterly boring.

[messm6]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

That was some kind of poetry. Bring on the F8X!!!!

THIS!!!!!

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by Jblack4083

Are you saying there is a sound valve like the Porsche? Or are you saying that in the video it is the actual engine noise (obviously because we are not in the car in the video)?

Don't over think it, it's a mic in an engine bay transmitting sound through the stereo.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Chill72

Don't over think it, it's a mic in an engine bay transmitting sound through the stereo.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

That's for the ///M5, not the ///M3.

[Boss330]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

If you are perhaps more familiar with the E92 M3 than I am. I have only driven it on the count of the fingers on one hand. Then you know how everything is about precision.

A perfect synergy from steering , engine , M-DCT gearbox , dynamics etc all working in tandem.

That precision is intact as is almost instant response. From at stop if you had the space you can be flying in a few seconds.
The biggest change is in how the lightweight features combine to the driving experience. This is the next step although I did not put it on the test track.

In public however this is not a car if you are inexperienced to show off in, although some will.

if we take the EPS steering that is specially developed for this car.
It is an absolute revelation , it communicates with the car very precisely there is no mistake that it is an M car its not recognisable if you are familiar with other models.
The steering wheel is also the perfect size and is well weighted and good to grip.

The "essence" is because this feels like a more powerful engine than what it actually is. If anyone was none the wiser they would guess its a V8 if they knew nothing whatsoever about this car.

There is something familiar but its very progressive its a new beginning to a very exciting tomorrow.

An example of the car.

Thank you

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

That's for the ///M5, not the ///M3.

Oh, what's the story with M3/4 then?

[Boss330]

Originally Posted by Chill72

Don't over think it, it's a mic in an engine bay transmitting sound through the stereo.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

That's for the ///M5, not the ///M3.

The M5 has a digitally enhanced sound coming through the speakers. The M3 has the actual sound of the engine/intake being recorded and transmitted via the speakers.

So, yes there is some sort of mic transmitting the real engine noise to the cabin via the speakers. Just like in the M550d by the way.

Difference between M5 and M3 being synthesized sound vs real sound through the speakers.

[Black Gold]

Originally Posted by Chill72

Oh, what's the story with M3/4 then?

you are correct

my understanding is the m3 transmits "live" sound while the m5 transmits a pre-recorded sound

but, it is entirely possible I am wrong haha...

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by Boss330

The M5 has a digitally enhanced sound coming through the speakers. The M3 has the actual sound of the engine/intake being recorded and transmitted via the speakers.

So, yes there is some sort of mic transmitting the real engine noise to the cabin via the speakers. Just like in the M550d by the way.

Difference between M5 and M3 being synthesized sound vs real sound through the speakers.

Oh I see, so I was right.

[esquire]

That looks really good in Alpine White. There might be a case to be made for non-metallic colors on this car.

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by KennyPowers

you are correct

my understanding is the m3 transmits "live" sound while the m5 transmits a pre-recorded sound

but, it is entirely possible I am wrong haha...

Yes that's my understanding as well.

Sedan Clan is misguided...hahaha

[ss134]

Originally Posted by Chill72

You would understand if you weren't so utterly boring.

Why be rude to people?

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by ss134

Why be rude to people?

I call it how I see it, I consider myself brutally honest.

Don't be so sensitive, it's not that serious.

[SCOTT26]

What you can take away from it....
Is that the M4 makes the case for the M2 to be a four cylinder.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by Chill72

I call it how I see it, I consider myself brutally honest.

Don't be so sensitive, it's not that serious.

In America we like to go feelings first and facts second...

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by dmk08

In America we like to go feelings first and facts second...

Yes America is too sensitive, I however don't give a fuck.

Back ON TOPIC.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by Chill72

Yes America is too sensitive, I however don't give a fuck.

Back ON TOPIC.

Ok - I agree with you on topic. White is boring.

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

What you can take away from it....
Is that the M4 makes the case for the M2 to be a four cylinder.

I kind of thought the success of M4 can justify a 4 cylinder in lesser class ///Ms...which may not be such a bad idea since Turbo 4s are very good and naturally lighter. It would be interesting to see what ///M division could do with one.

CLA AMG set a bar pretty high for 4 bangers.