G82 BMW M4 seen undisguised ahead of Sept debut

G82 BMW M4 seen undisguised ahead of Sept debut

The G82 BMW M4 will make its debut in September alongside the G80 M3, but we won’t need to wait until then to see the sports coupe in all its glory. Recently, a photo of the M4 was posted on the Bimmerpost forum, giving us a good look at the car’s front end.

As with the regular G22 4 Series, the more striking aspect of the M4’s face is undoubtedly the enlarged kidney grille, which sports horizontal slats instead of the 3D pin mesh design seen on lesser variants.

Based on the image, the M4’s nose also appears to be even larger than the rest of the 4 Series range, and the slimmer surrounding trim adds to the effect. This is likely to promote more airflow to feed the S58 3.0 litre turbocharged straight-six engine under the bonnet, which puts out 480 PS (473 hp) in the standard version and 510 PS (503 hp) in the Competition version.

Big grille aside, the car also gets its own bumper design that is a lot more aggressive, with large air intakes flanking the grille, while vertical slits in the corners are likely meant to help cool the brakes and improve aerodynamics.

Additionally, the bonnet sports what appears to be two vents, although they may be decorative creases instead. In other areas, we find BMW Laserlight headlamps marked out by the blue accents, along with the trademark BMW M side mirror design.

According to Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW M, the M4’s straight-six will be paired with either an automatic or manual transmission, the latter being part of a “Pure” version that is rear-wheel drive only. All-wheel drive is available, but buyers will have to opt for an eight-speed auto if they want power going to all four wheels.

GALLERY: G82 BMW M4 spyshots

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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • It would make more sense if the turbo’s intercoolers is placed in the nostrils

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  • bimmer bummer on Jun 05, 2020 at 11:59 am

    An eyesore

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  • This is really an extremely beautiful and capable car!!!

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  • vivizurianti on Jun 05, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    The front grille size is getting bigger by the day. BMW designers must have believed “big must be beautiful”

    One day, the BMW grille size will be bigger than those jet fighter’s engine air intake.

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  • RIP BMW design.

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  • venven81 on Jun 05, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    please tell me those ugly grille is not going into production.

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  • spaceshiprocket on Jun 05, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    Oh my goodness…..the grill is a pain to look at…….it sucks!! (literally) Never have I ever seen such big nostrils in my life…..the normal 4 series….still acceptable but this….

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  • ThePolygon on Jun 05, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    I didn’t know pig nose is trending.

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  • Donno on Jun 05, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    That is an ugly POS

    Old BMWs will retain its value because of this LoL!

    New BMW car sales will crash.

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  • Jimmy Braden on Jun 05, 2020 at 8:09 pm

    Makes me love my N54 E92 335IS all the more..

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  • J. K. on Jun 05, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    Who started this big nose trend!!!! Not feeling it at all. Looks gaudy.

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  • Haidi on Jun 05, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    Ok, this looks a lot nicer than the ordinary 4 series “too friendly” kind of face.

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  • The grills are out of control. I’ve been a loyal enthusiast for 20 years, but this looks hideous

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  • i guess it looks quite ‘normal’ once you place your number plates in middle of that big nostril….it will look like normal bmw^^ with small nostril

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