2014 BMW M4 Spy Photos Tease the New M3
If it’s slipped your radar, BMW‘s next generation M3 will be called the M4, and these are some of the very first spy photos of the car.
The new naming convention comes from a plan from BMW to better organize its ever expanding vehicle lineup. From now on, coupes and convertibles will all get even numbered badges, like the Z4 or 6 Series, while sedans will retain their odd numbers. This will also create confusion, however, as the sedan version of this car will likely wear the M3 badge still.
There was some debate that the new M3 could use a V6 engine, but the most recent reports point towards an inline-six, though it could have as many as three turbochargers. A six-speed manual will be offered, although BMW has said they will not offer a stick-shift on the next-gen M5.
As for styling, don’t expect any dramatic changes to the car’s profile, though like the new 3 Series it will gain a more pointed front end. Also look for some slightly more dramatic lines, similar to those we first saw on the 1M Coupe.
GALLERY: 2014 BMW M4
With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.
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