Verdict
Family cars don’t get any better than the BMW M3 and M4 twins. Agreed, it’ll doesn’t have that purist’s air like the Porsche Cayman S does, but the idea of being scarily fast even with the dog and kids in tow is immensely appealing and far reaching. The everyday usability and superior dynamics mean it’s no ordinary fast car. Delving deeper into the driving experience lets one explore the M4’s stupendous capabilities when tackling the track. Be it the excellent turn-in, the massive grip, the extremely well balanced chassis or the extremely potent, new-age motor, the M4 is contemporary motoring nirvana. One can do with the slightly synthetic noise, and can always opt for an aftermarket system to rescue the cause. And did we say that we just love the way it looks in Austin Yellow or Yas Marina Blue- yeah, they paint quite the picture. Priced at INR 11,980,000 for the M3, and INR 12,180,000 for the M4, they are not really cheap toys for the weak hearted, but if you have the means, we highly recommend picking one of these. The M3 makes for a more practical package, what with its usable second row.
BMW M3/M4 Technical Specifications
| Engine | ||
| Cylinders/valves | 6 / 4 | |
| Capacity in ccm | 2,979 | |
| Stroke/bore in mm | 89.6 / 84.0 | |
| Max. output in kW (hp) at 1/min | 317 (431) / 5,500-7,300 | |
| Max. torque in Nm at 1/min | 550 / 1,850-5,500 | |
| Compression ratio : 1 | 10.2 | |
| Weight | ||||
| Unladen weight EU in kg | 1,572 [1,612] | |||
| Max. permissible weight in kg | 2,040 [2,040] | |||
| Permitted load in kg | 543 [503] | |||
| Permitted axle load front/rear in kg | 970 / 1,130 [970 / 1,130] | |||
| Wheels | |||
| Tyre dimensions front | 255/40 ZR18 95Y | ||
| Tyre dimensions rear | 275/40 ZR18 99Y | ||
| Wheel dimensions and material front | 9 J x 18 inches, light-alloy | ||
| Wheel dimensions and material rear | 10 J x 18 inches, light-alloy | ||
BMW M3
BMW M4
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