BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE
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THE NEW GENERATION M3 and M4 represents a radical departure from their long line of esteemed predecessors. M Division’s latest spearhead, the G80-series, is allnew, based upon BMW’s versatile CLAR modular platform.
Topping the M3/M4 range with a base price of $176,900 ($11k over an M4 xDrive coupe), this M4 Competition Convertible isn’t what you’d call cheap. Those are stout figures, however, when you consider that a Porsche 911 Cabriolet yields a 92kW/100Nm disadvantage while wielding an $86,000 premium.
It should outrun the Porsche from the traffic lights, too, as the adoption of all-wheel drive drops the M3/M4’s 0-100km/h time from 3.9-seconds to 3.7-seconds, compared to the 911 Cab’s blousy 4.4-second claim.
As expected, it’s grown in size, measuring 123mm longer and 26mm wider than the superseded F8x generation. A 45mm increase in the wheelbase also delivers improved rear legroom and aids stability at speed. Unlike the
