All-new BMW M4 Competition Convertible debuts

KUALA LUMPUR: The BMW M4 Competition is followed by what you see above, the new M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive. It will be manufactured at the automakers Plant Dingolfing starting July with the sales commencing shortly after.

The new M4 Competition Convertible is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six petrol engine that makes a maximum power of 510 PS along with a peak torque of 650 Nm. The power is sent to all-four wheels via an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission and M xDrive all-wheel drive system. It is to be noted that it is the same unit that powers the coupe and M3 sedan.

On the performance front, the new M4 Competition Convertible can complete the century sprint in just 3.7 seconds. Thus making it 0.2 seconds slower than the G82 with M xDrive and two tenths quicker than the old M4 CS. With the optional M Driver's Package, the car can hit 280 kmph of top speed, without it the figure falls down to 250 kmph.

Other performance related inclusions include -

• An electronically controlled multi-plate clutch
• An Active M Differential
• An M Mode button

Also, part of the package is an optional M Drive Professional package that adds functionalities like - M Traction Controls, Track mode, M Laptimer, and M Drift Analyser functions.

Furthermore, the new BMW M4 Competition Convertible gets a panel bow stop top with the fabric roof being 40 percent lighter. The roof not only takes less space, but also provides superior levels of thermal comfort and acoustics. The soft top takes 18 seconds to open and close and can be done at a travelling speed of up to 50 kmph. Customers can pick it in two hues - Anthracite Silver and Black.

Speaking of colours, BMW is offering the new M4 Competition Convertible in eight exterior tones including - Isle of Man Green, Sao Paulo Yellow, and Toronto Red, with other choices available via the BMW Individual program. Wait there’s more, customers can also order the ORVM caps in body colour and chrome finish for tailpipes. Also on offer is a M Carbon exterior package that includes carbon-fibre inlays for the front air intakes, a rear diffuser, and side mirror caps.

BMW M4 Competition Convertible specs -

Luggage space	300 litre (with roof down), 385 litre (with roof up)
Wheel	19-inch front and 20-inch forged M light-alloys
Length	4794 mm
Width	1887 mm
Height	1395 mm
Wheelbase	2857 mm

On the inside, the new M4 Competition Convertible features seats four, while other features remain the same as the coupe. Cabin features include -

• M-specific Live Cockpit Professional system
• Merino upholstery
• Heated M Sport seats with illuminated ‘M4’ logo
• M Carbon bucket seat
• Neck warmer
• Three-zone climate control
• Seat ventilation
• Comfort Access
• 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
• Head-up display
• Ambient lighting

As part of the optional Driving Assistant Professional package, the car gets Active Navigation and Emergency Lane Assistant and Lane Control Assistant. The optional Parking Assistant package includes Reversing Assistant.

What do you think of the new BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive? Do let us know in the comments.

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