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BMW M3/M4 Active Sound: the Good and the Bad News

We have both good and bad news on Active Sound technology in the M3/M4. For those unfamiliar, Active Sound technology was first introduced in the M5/M6 and has extended to other models such as the M135i. The system modulates existing frequencies, which are played over the stereo speakers at ... CONTINUED

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Official M3 M4 Nurburgring Track Footage From BMW

Now that the M3 M4 technology day has come and gone, with access being granted to the press for the first time, BMW has released a slew of official track video footage of the prototypes. And since these are officially released videos, they feature some of the best ... CONTINUED

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BMW M3 M4 RPM Redline Visual, Finally

We've now had confirmation of the s55 engine's sightly above 7500 RPM redline via the official released specs, but seeing as how the tachometer and redline were ever elusive all these months and years of spy photos, we're happy to finally share with you images of the M3/M4's redline. Though ... CONTINUED

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More BMW M4 Eye Candy: Animated Technical Presentation

You've already seen the M3/M4 technical presentation slides in our Official Tech Guide Thread. Now view the presentation as it was meant to be digested - in animated form. Who doesn't like fancy 360 degree rotating views and animated technical blow-ups... we definitely do.

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F80 M3 Crashes at the Nurburgring. Provides Peek at Production Seats

Today's tests at the Nurburgring were stopped by a BMW F80 M3 crash ten minutes before the end of the session. The accident occurred at a section called "Metzgesfeld" where the driver lost control and crashed into the right guide rail. Fortunately, the test driver is OK and was only ... CONTINUED

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Additional BMW M3 M4 Technical Specs and Details

We have added and updated more technical specs for the F80 M3 / F82 M4 in our Official Technical Guide. Please see inside.

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Video: We Ride in the M4 Where Bruno Spengler Talks EPS, Turbos and Transmission

We've shared with you the M3/M4 official specs and our ride-along/workshop notes, now have an on board look as we ride with Bruno Spengler in the M4 prototype at BMW's proving grounds near Munich. Bruno shares his thoughts on the EPS (electric power steering), turbos, transmission and testing on ... CONTINUED

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Our BMW M3/M4 First Ride Notes, Impression and More Tech Details

BIMMERPOST correspondent Jens Meiners just spent a day at BMW's testing center near Munich for the BMW M3/M4 workshops and ride-along. Here is our report: Thanks, BMW, for the earth-hugging i3 and the i8, but what enthusiasts really care about is the next M3 - and its two-door variation, the ... CONTINUED

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Official BMW M3 M4 Specs: 430HP, 369LB-FT, Under 3306 Pounds, Bi-Turbo Inline 6 Cylinder

We share with you the first official specs and technical details of the 2014 BMW M3 (F80) and M4 (F82)! ENGINE Inline 6 cylinder engine with two mono-scroll turbochargers Direct Injection ... CONTINUED

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Spied: More BMW M4 Convertible and Coupe Prototypes

The F82 M4 coupe and F83 M4 convertible continue testing and we continue sharing pics with you. Once it's fully revealed, we will see an M4 convertible which shares the M4 coupe's styling (and mechanicals), save for the roofline and trunkline. To give you an idea for how the M4 ... CONTINUED

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Still Doubt BMW M3/M4 s55 Engine Will be Inline 6? Hear it From BMW NA CEO

Last year, Mr. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO of BMW of North America, confirmed to us an inline 6 cylinder engine for the upcoming M3/M4, and we showed you spy photos of the engine. Despite these confirmations, stubborn rumors pop up periodically regarding a potential V6 configuration for the ... CONTINUED

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Our Visual Preview of the BMW M4 Convertible (F83)

Don't possess X-ray vision to see past all that camouflage which remains on the F83 M4 convertible prototype? No worries, we give you this digital preview. As the spy photos and our renders show, the M4 convertible will generally share the M4 coupe and M3 sedan's styling, and of course ... CONTINUED

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Spotted: F80 M3 Sedan Accelerates on the PCH (Video)

We've heard the upcoming M3/M4 at high speeds on the Nurburgring, but haven't had many chances to hear it accelerating from a stop. Well, here's a good listen, as this F80 M3 prototype was spotted by BIMMERPOST member KKM3 on the Pacific Coast Highway last night. The M3 here doesn't ... CONTINUED

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Poll: How Do Current M3 Owners Feel About the Upcoming M4?

So, how do you current M3 owners feel about the upcoming M4 coupe? Let us know inside.

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BMW M4 Convertible Prototype Completes the Trifecta

This F83 M4 convertible spotted yesterday completes the M3/M4 trifecta ... until the M4 Gran Coupe comes along that is. As one can see, the F83 M4 will generally share the M4 coupe and M3 sedan's aero parts (and mechanicals). Even the trunk, which is of the automatically opening ... CONTINUED

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Best Look Yet at Production Bound BMW M4 Coupe

Following the reveal of the BMW M4 Concept, testing continues on the production M4 Coupe and here we have our best look yet at the production bound F82 M4. Spotted in Germany, this prototype looks nearly the same as the concept. The only significant differences are the absence of the ... CONTINUED

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Exteriors Compared: BMW F82 M4 Concept vs E92 M3 vs E46 M3

Here's our exterior comparison of the F82 M4 Concept revealed last week, against the E92 M3 and E46 M3. The E92 and E46 are both in the Phoenix Yellow color, while the M4 Concept features a custom Aurum Dust color, which is similar to Phoenix Yellow in person, but with ... CONTINUED

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BMW M4 and M3 Street Sounds and Our Rebuttal of the No Manual Transmission Rumor

You've heard recent M4/M3 prototypes blasting around the Nurburgring [M4 vid] [M3 vid], now have a listen at how they sound around town. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OR NOT? As for today's rumor out of Autoblog that there will be no manual transmission option for the M4, we submit contrary evidence in the ... CONTINUED

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