Our Latest 2015 BMW M4 (F82) Coupe Preview Renders

Jason · 10-24-2012, 08:41 AM

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We've put together this latest set of renders of the 2015 M4 Coupe (F82) based on recent spy photos.

We started with a photo of the F82 M4 right outside of the BMW M testing center at the Nurburgring and began peeling away at the camouflage based on details which can be discerned from this particular prototype, other F82 M4 and F80 M3 mules, as well as our other imagination and speculation.

Here are some render highlights:

• Sportier and sleeker kidney grilles (as seen on previous F32 4 series coupe prototype).
• Sleeker headlights than sedan (which has been rumored and is expected).
• Similar front apron/bumper styling as the F80 M3 - with combined styling from the M6 and 1M (seen clearly in spy pics)
• Air curtain vents in front bumper (recently revealed)
• Hood bulge / bump (also spied)
• Widened fenders (as seen clearly on prototypes)
• Carbon fiber roof (expected)
• Sportier mirrors (expected to be revealed on concept M4/M3 or not until production version debut)
• Front fender crease (just our own imaginative touch)
• Rear bumper/diffuser in the style of M6 and 1M coupe (just our own imaginative touch)
• Carbon ceramic brakes (just our own imagination as well; no prototypes have yet to be spotted with ceramic brakes)

The F82 M4 coupe is expected to share the same powerplant as the F80 M3 sedan and to recap, here is an updated list of what we know about the F80/F82 so far:

Lighter than current M3
- targeting E46 M3 weight (source)
More powerful than current M3
- approximately same HP, but around 100 lb-ft more torque (in range of 395 lb-ft) (source)
Faster than current M3 (source)
More efficient than current M3 (source)
Powered by an inline 6 cylinder multi-turbo engine (source, source)
Offered with optional or standard manual transmission
Electric Power Steering (completely reworked for precision for M3/M4)
Tires (from prototype) - Michelin Pilot Super Sport: 255/35/19 (front), 275/35/19 (rear)
Front styling to feature elements from the M6 and 1M coupe, with Air Curtain technology (our render)
Hood to feature power/vent bump
M3 Introduced late 2013 - early 2014 (concept debuts earlier)
M4 Introduced no earlier than late 2014

Follow all our F80 M3 and F82 M4 news and updates @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/m3/f30m3/

Side profile renders [added 11/8/12].

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Spy photo upon which renders were based:

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Spy photo upon which renders were based:

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Recent spy video from Nurburgring track testing:

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richardg · 10-24-2012, 09:57 AM

Looks great, Very excited.

10/25/12
I edited the pshops to have blue brakes on Alpine White with black wheels (How I would like mine lol)

the /// kid · 10-24-2012, 11:04 AM

These renders are killing me! I just want to see it finished already ahah

Diver · 10-24-2012, 11:08 AM

Looks really nice, although the big question is how will the total package drive with the move from NA V8 to turbo I6 and a significant cut in mass. I did not realize the schedule takes it up to being a 2015 model.

malter2.0 · 10-24-2012, 11:16 AM

Dimensionally it will still be the largest M3 ever.

DrivenByE30 · 10-24-2012, 11:16 AM

less weight up-front, more power, driving dynamics being tested on the Nurb...

I would say with confidence that the total package will be a huge step up improvement... as rendered, it looks like a mini M6...
but then again, the rendered are based on a M6 ^^

car will be released early 2014, with press car available 4th quarter 2013. makes sense...

bunker · 10-24-2012, 11:17 AM

honestly, if the front end looks like this, the car is going to look like a steaming pile of poo.

can anyone tell me why the front end of the coupe is being rendered to look like the front end of the sedan?

when in the last 15 years has the front end of the coupe looked like the sedan?

the only time the two ever looked the same was when the E92 M front end "migrated" over to the E90 M front end.

people are just getting lazy...

chriscecc914 · 10-24-2012, 11:23 AM

DrivenbyE30: It's not based on a M6 spy pic. Look at the pic again that's the M4 prototype

formula M · 10-24-2012, 11:23 AM

Look'n good.. not sure if the long hood render is correct.

(Any renders of the M2..?)

chriscecc914 · 10-24-2012, 11:24 AM

Bunker: How is that the sedan front? The headlights and grilles and hood slope is all different.

UAM951 · 10-24-2012, 11:26 AM

Looking forward to this car . I'm due for another new car around that time

THE-FN-MAN · 10-24-2012, 11:27 AM

Too "busy" for my taste. Fast and furious is played out

Sean05 · 10-24-2012, 11:34 AM

well i sounds like ill be upgrading..

Alpine3 · 10-24-2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunker

honestly, if the front end looks like this, the car is going to look like a steaming pile of poo.

can anyone tell me why the front end of the coupe is being rendered to look like the front end of the sedan?

when in the last 15 years has the front end of the coupe looked like the sedan?

the only time the two ever looked the same was when the E92 M front end "migrated" over to the E90 M front end.

people are just getting lazy...

E46 Sedan and Coupe front ends look the same to me

Sean05 · 10-24-2012, 11:35 AM

hate the side mirror.. love the e9x hope they kept it that way...

ATX78703 · 10-24-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE-FN-MAN

Too "busy" for my taste. Fast and furious is played out

agreed. looks kind of "ricer"

nbennettksu · 10-24-2012, 11:53 AM

meh

Tmac · 10-24-2012, 11:58 AM

Fugly. Way to busy in the front, even the new hood line chops up the sight lines. It's the left and right ducts that make it too messy for me.

eMvy · 10-24-2012, 12:05 PM

SamS · 10-24-2012, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunker

honestly, if the front end looks like this, the car is going to look like a steaming pile of poo.

can anyone tell me why the front end of the coupe is being rendered to look like the front end of the sedan?

when in the last 15 years has the front end of the coupe looked like the sedan?

the only time the two ever looked the same was when the E92 M front end "migrated" over to the E90 M front end.

people are just getting lazy...

Yep, you're correct.

I am certain (!) that the headlights will NOT connect to the kidneys the same way they do on the standard F30 sedan. They will still of course connect, but not in the same manner with that little tweak right before they touch the lower part of the kidney. I expect more connection at the top of the grill and then the lights will pull away as you get to the lower part of the grill. You can see this on the 328i hommage concept, as well as the same outline on the F10 LCI update.

Valour · 10-24-2012, 12:11 PM

Obviously with out the side vents and hood bulge ,should we expect the F32 4 series to look very similar to this with the M- Sport package?

AntBabeee · 10-24-2012, 12:25 PM

The front bumper, Fenders are really nice... I want those rims for my f30 335i!!!

10-24-2012, 08:41 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,978 iTrader: (0)	Our Latest 2015 BMW M4 (F82) Coupe Preview Renders BIMMERPOST NEWS Our Latest 2015 BMW M4 (F82) Coupe Preview Renders 129 COMMENTS Tweet We've put together this latest set of renders of the 2015 M4 Coupe (F82) based on recent spy photos. We started with a photo of the F82 M4 right outside of the BMW M testing center at the Nurburgring and began peeling away at the camouflage based on details which can be discerned from this particular prototype, other F82 M4 and F80 M3 mules, as well as our other imagination and speculation. Here are some render highlights: • Sportier and sleeker kidney grilles (as seen on previous F32 4 series coupe prototype). • Sleeker headlights than sedan (which has been rumored and is expected). • Similar front apron/bumper styling as the F80 M3 - with combined styling from the M6 and 1M (seen clearly in spy pics) • Air curtain vents in front bumper (recently revealed) • Hood bulge / bump (also spied) • Widened fenders (as seen clearly on prototypes) • Carbon fiber roof (expected) • Sportier mirrors (expected to be revealed on concept M4/M3 or not until production version debut) • Front fender crease (just our own imaginative touch) • Rear bumper/diffuser in the style of M6 and 1M coupe (just our own imaginative touch) • Carbon ceramic brakes (just our own imagination as well; no prototypes have yet to be spotted with ceramic brakes) The F82 M4 coupe is expected to share the same powerplant as the F80 M3 sedan and to recap, here is an updated list of what we know about the F80/F82 so far: Lighter than current M3 targeting E46 M3 weight (source) More powerful than current M3 approximately same HP, but around 100 lb-ft more torque (in range of 395 lb-ft) (source) Faster than current M3 (source) More efficient than current M3 (source) Powered by an inline 6 cylinder multi-turbo engine (source, source) Offered with optional or standard manual transmission Electric Power Steering (completely reworked for precision for M3/M4) Tires (from prototype) - Michelin Pilot Super Sport: 255/35/19 (front), 275/35/19 (rear) Front styling to feature elements from the M6 and 1M coupe, with Air Curtain technology (our render) Hood to feature power/vent bump M3 Introduced late 2013 - early 2014 (concept debuts earlier) M4 Introduced no earlier than late 2014 Follow all our F80 M3 and F82 M4 news and updates @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/m3/f30m3/ Side profile renders [added 11/8/12]. Spy photo upon which renders were based: Spy photo upon which renders were based: Recent spy video from Nurburgring track testing: Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE More of Our BMW M4 Coupe Preview Renders We Picture the BMW M4 Coupe (F82) Based On 4 Series Coupe Concept Report: BMW M4 Badge Confirmed for F82
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10-24-2012, 09:57 AM	#2
richardg Captain Drives: e36M / e92M / e36 328i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bloomfield Hills Mi. Posts: 937 iTrader: (2)	Looks great, Very excited. 10/25/12 I edited the pshops to have blue brakes on Alpine White with black wheels (How I would like mine lol) Last edited by richardg; 10-25-2012 at 11:21 PM.

10-24-2012, 11:08 AM	#4
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,030 iTrader: (0)	Looks really nice, although the big question is how will the total package drive with the move from NA V8 to turbo I6 and a significant cut in mass. I did not realize the schedule takes it up to being a 2015 model. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

10-24-2012, 11:16 AM	#5
malter2.0 BMW Aficionado Drives: '00 E39 M5 -150k and counting Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 871 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2000 E39 M5 - current [0.00] 2007 E92 335i - SOLD [0.00] 1996 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00] 2000 E39 M5-SOLD [0.00] 2001 E46 M3-SOLD [0.00] 1995 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00]	Dimensionally it will still be the largest M3 ever. __________________ '00 M5, 151k

10-24-2012, 11:16 AM	#6
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,174 iTrader: (0)	less weight up-front, more power, driving dynamics being tested on the Nurb... I would say with confidence that the total package will be a huge step up improvement... as rendered, it looks like a mini M6... but then again, the rendered are based on a M6 ^^ car will be released early 2014, with press car available 4th quarter 2013. makes sense... __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<

10-24-2012, 11:04 AM	#3
the /// kid New Member Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: massachusetts Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	These renders are killing me! I just want to see it finished already ahah

10-24-2012, 11:17 AM	#7
bunker BVARIAN Drives: 2011 328i Touring, M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	honestly, if the front end looks like this, the car is going to look like a steaming pile of poo. can anyone tell me why the front end of the coupe is being rendered to look like the front end of the sedan? when in the last 15 years has the front end of the coupe looked like the sedan? the only time the two ever looked the same was when the E92 M front end "migrated" over to the E90 M front end. people are just getting lazy...

10-24-2012, 11:23 AM	#8
chriscecc914 Second Lieutenant Drives: 1 series Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 247 iTrader: (0)	DrivenbyE30: It's not based on a M6 spy pic. Look at the pic again that's the M4 prototype

10-24-2012, 11:23 AM	#9
formula M in the shadows.. Drives: M2 turbo coupe.. if Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Urban tarmac Posts: 992 iTrader: (0)	Look'n good.. not sure if the long hood render is correct. (Any renders of the M2..?) __________________ 2012 BMW DTM livery

10-24-2012, 11:24 AM	#10
chriscecc914 Second Lieutenant Drives: 1 series Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 247 iTrader: (0)	Bunker: How is that the sedan front? The headlights and grilles and hood slope is all different.

10-24-2012, 11:26 AM	#11
UAM951 Lieutenant Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 447 iTrader: (1)	Looking forward to this car . I'm due for another new car around that time

10-24-2012, 11:27 AM	#12
THE-FN-MAN Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 x2 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: the wood Posts: 499 iTrader: (0)	Too "busy" for my taste. Fast and furious is played out

10-24-2012, 11:34 AM	#13
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,984 iTrader: (9)	well i sounds like ill be upgrading.. __________________

10-24-2012, 11:35 AM	#15
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,984 iTrader: (9)	hate the side mirror.. love the e9x hope they kept it that way... __________________

10-24-2012, 11:58 AM	#18
Tmac Private Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	Fugly. Way to busy in the front, even the new hood line chops up the sight lines. It's the left and right ducts that make it too messy for me.

10-24-2012, 12:05 PM	#19
eMvy Private Drives: 11' AW e92 M3, 13' AW F25 X3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)

10-24-2012, 12:11 PM	#21
Valour petrolhead Drives: (coming soon) F32 Coupé Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	Obviously with out the side vents and hood bulge ,should we expect the F32 4 series to look very similar to this with the M- Sport package?

10-24-2012, 12:25 PM	#22
AntBabeee Lieutenant Drives: 2013 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 526 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i [0.00]	The front bumper, Fenders are really nice... I want those rims for my f30 335i!!!

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