2015 M3 and M4 pictures and specs leaked!!!

[Black Gold]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

i just looked up and found that in 2007, the E92 M3 was listed at 66k Euros in the german market.......so if this one starts at 72k euros then the price didn't go up too much considering a new model and 6 years have passed since that time.

what did the E9X M3 start at in the US market? $60k? so i'd guess $65-68k starting?

I think the e92 started well below that in 2008, in the upper 50s. like 56-57k?

I know the e90 was closer to 54-55k....

both crept up over time.

im really interested in the starting price of the sedan and what the actual features the base model will have are. if its really stripped and needs a bunch of options to be modestly equipped (leather seats, power seats, maybe nav) I will be disappointed as it will creep close to 70K which is a lot for a car.

[Gonven]

Originally Posted by RingMeister01

Looks like the Ascari track. Obsessed with the sedan.

yap it is

[Black Gold]

Originally Posted by I am Earl

I just watched the videos and the sedan looks absolutely amazing. The pictures dont do justice. The seats also look very cool, I hope whats pictured in video is not some uber $5000 option.

im with you there bud, the sedan is the business

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by I am Earl

You dont consider 10% significant? Add up all the options difference will be over 15% or more, which is significant.

not for an introduction 6 years later and with a totally new model, no.

prices go up. what did you expect? the same price?

also the M3/M4 appears to have a lot more standard equipment (Nav is standard, by early accounts right?)

[Fun of it]

Originally Posted by Powaup

How can you judge an engine without actually driving it?

Agree, it makes no sense making a decision poring over photos on a blog. I plan to drive it first, really drive it at a 2 day M School next fall. I have a buddy who is equally interested, and I am serious to see how it performs at the M school track. Hopefully by early 2015, the craziness will be dying down as well "dealer premiums", and I can negotiate a decent ED delivery.

[THMSNL]

This morning the press leaked records of the new generation M3 and M4, and this set the gate to a comprehensive information leak. The German media are popping all the specs in it, and surprise surprise, the new M3 / M4 is faster than its predecessor. But mostly lighter!

The BMW M4 weight just under 1,500 kg to get the DIN weight amounts to 1,497 kg. The EU's weight, which with one passenger (68 kg) and a few kilograms of luggage (7 kg) is taken into account, is 1,572 kg. The M3 weighs 1,520 kg. In comparison, the E92 M3 weighs 1,575 kg (DIN). Below are the comparison of the M4 with its predecessor, the E92 M3.

Performance

The M4 is powered by a 2,979 cm3 large straight-six engine with TwinPower Turbo. It delivers 431 hp and 550 Nm at 1850-5500 rpm.

0-100 km/h does the M4 in 4.1 seconds and the top is of course limited to 250 km/h. Order a M Driver's Package, and the needle stops at 280 km/h. The elasticity of 80-120 km/h in 4th gear coming out at 3.5 seconds. That's as fast as a Porsche 996 Turbo and a Ferrari 575M Maranello F1, and even two tenths faster than a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 and a Pagani Zonda S ...

The average consumption is 8.3 l/100km, with corresponding CO2 emissions of 194 g/km.
The E92 M3 accounted for 12.4 liters on average, and an emission of 290 g/km. 0-100 goes 4.6 seconds and 80-120 km/h was in 4.9 seconds.

Dimensions

The M4 Coupe measurement (without mirrors) 4,671 x 1,870 x 1,383 millimeters, the E92 M3 4615 x 1804 x 1424 mm. The new M is longer, wider and lower, but also lighter. The horsepower-to-weight ratio (DIN / EU) rises to 3.47 / 3.65. This was 3,75 / 3,93.



BMW M3 F80






























BMW M4 F82

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by KennyPowers

I think the e92 started well below that in 2008, in the upper 50s. like 56-57k?

I know the e90 was closer to 54-55k....

both crept up over time.

im really interested in the starting price of the sedan and what the actual features the base model will have are. if its really stripped and needs a bunch of options to be modestly equipped (leather seats, power seats, maybe nav) I will be disappointed as it will creep close to 70K which is a lot for a car.

well US prices are always significantly less than German/Euro prices----so here's HOPING it starts in the low to mid 60s....although i'd say mid 60s is probably a safer bet. If the Sedan starts in the mid-60s, i'm probably in. WITH Yas Marina Blue....in 2015 after my lease is over!

[ZheHbKa]

nice, 4.1 s by bmw standards should be easy sub 4 s car

[JoeFromPA]

The sedan starting in the mid 60s is a $20k jump over the 335i.

That's ok if a lot of content is included standard - i.e. nav.

[CanAutM3]

The article does precise that to achieve the 4.1s sprint to 100km/h, the car has to be equipped with the DCT. I wonder what performance number will be quoted for the 6MT...

[ZheHbKa]

links dont work for me

[auf Deutsch]

Nailed it in the aesthetic dept on both models. BMW has officially lured me from MB.

[BMW M3 CRT]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The article does precise that to achieve the 4.1s sprint to 100km/h, the car has to be equipped with the DCT. I wonder what performance number will be quoted for the 6MT...

4.3s !

[Vitoco]

Originally Posted by Rossifumi

Haha, I have to wait for the final Swedish prices first and see if it is doable mid-lease.

Sure it is, just sell your Akra and HRE´s and your good to go

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by I am Earl

I am not negative at all. I own a E90 M3 ZCP and after owning my car, there isn't much positive about the new car other than its looks and new tech goodies. The current M3 is so good and more important so much "fun" to drive (who cares about 0-60 times) and sounds amazingly well, its tough for us to throw all of that out the window and get used to this turbo charged, low revving, electronic steeting, active sound or whatever else you call car.

I will most likely buy it in a year or two though, I know I will. I am just upset about the aspects I mentioned above, because I dont track my cars or race them, for me the driving pleasure is the most important thing.

listen here earl . honestly i feel we made very good points. i think its time to let the pros review this car. so then when they said it lacks in the sound department and special character i can come back here and say i told you to everyone. i can already in my mind see chris harris saying this car doesn't have the "grunt" or special appeal the E90 had..... the F80 is just a better performance car. nothing more. also may look better.

never have i bought a car based off how well it performs, but rather how the car makes me feel.

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by Vitoco

Sure it is, just sell your Akra and HRE´s and your good to go

Probably! But I need to find a buyer!

[435iaffair]

[RoBiK]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The article does precise that to achieve the 4.1s sprint to 100km/h, the car has to be equipped with the DCT. I wonder what performance number will be quoted for the 6MT...

4.3s with 6MT

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by I am Earl

What was the official DCT figure for E92?

4.6s to 100km/h with DCT (4.8 with 6MT)

4.1s is a hell of an improvment

[Black Gold]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

well US prices are always significantly less than German/Euro prices----so here's HOPING it starts in the low to mid 60s....although i'd say mid 60s is probably a safer bet. If the Sedan starts in the mid-60s, i'm probably in. WITH Yas Marina Blue....in 2015 after my lease is over!

Originally Posted by JoeFromPA

The sedan starting in the mid 60s is a $20k jump over the 335i.

That's ok if a lot of content is included standard - i.e. nav.

i will be disappointed if the sedans base price is mid 60s. that's too rich for my blood unless it has a bunch of standard features for that money.

crossing fingers

[Vitoco]

Originally Posted by Rossifumi

Probably! But I need to find a buyer!

I wish I could

[Alessandro]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The article does precise that to achieve the 4.1s sprint to 100km/h, the car has to be equipped with the DCT. I wonder what performance number will be quoted for the 6MT...

4.3 for the 6MT