BMW M3 & M4 Development Driven By Bruno Spengler at Nurburgring – Video

BMW produced the F80 M3 starting at the 2014 model year (2015 for the US), introducing it as only a saloon following the company’s plans to split off the BMW 4 Series coupe/convertible from the BMW 3 Series. Unlike its E90 M3 saloon predecessor, but similar to that generation’s E92 coupe, the F80 M3 features a carbon fibre roof and driveshaft. The F80 M3, as well as its coupe counterpart the M4, were revealed at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

The performance of the car has improved from the previous generation. The 7-speed M-DCT transmission accelerates the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds). The 6-speed manual transmission does 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds). The M3 and M4 run the standing kilometer in 22.20 seconds. This is a comparable time to the 2006 Corvette Z06, which took 22.24s to accomplish the same. Top speed is limited to 155 mph (249 km/h) but an optional M Driver’s package raises this to 174 mph (280 km/h). The new engine generates up to 425 hp (431 PS; 317 kW) between 5,500 and 7,300 rpm and up to 406 lb-ft (550 N·m) of torque between 1,850 and 5,500 rpm.