BMW M3 and M4 review: M-powering
We take the new M4 coupe and M3 saloon around the Buddh International Circuit.
When it comes to performance cars, you can’t go wrong with the BMW’s M range. The M3 coupe in particular is a hot favourite. With the new generation though, the performance coupe is called M4, while the M3 is now a four door saloon. Both are powered by a turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six engine that produces 425bhp. That’s plenty of power and we felt it when the M4 rocketed down the kilometre long back straight of the BIC. At the end is a tight right hander which demands a firm shove on the brake pedal. Speed scrubbed off, we turn in as fast as we dare and the car reacts instantaneously, without wasting any time and we’re already heading to the next set of left-leftright turns. You really have to keep up with the pace of the car. It’s exhausting. So we pit in after a few laps to take in the gorgeous lines. The muscular bonnet, the chiseled bumper, quad exhaust pipes all scream performance. Too bad the engine note is a little underwhelming. At Rs 1.21 crores for M4 and Rs 1.19 crore for M3, these are expensive. But capable nonetheless. Now where’s the bank loan phone call when you need one?
BMW M4 specs
Price: Rs 1.21 crore
Engine: 2979 cc
Torque: 550 Nm
Power: 425 bhp
Gearbox: 7-speed auto
BMW M3 specs
Price: Rs 1.19 crore
Engine: 2,979 cc
Torque: 550 Nm
Power: 425 bhp
Gearbox: 7-speed auto
From the January-February 2015 issue of FHM India.
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