The BMW M4 is the high-performance two-door coupé developed by BMW M GmbH, first launched in 2014 in F82 guise. The original car used a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six S55B30 engine producing 317 kW (425 hp) between 5,500–7,300 rpm and 550 N⋅m of torque, available with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed M-DCT dual-clutch transmission. The roof, boot lid and engine brace used carbon fibre to reduce weight.
The second generation, coded G82, arrived with global deliveries from early 2021. The M4 Competition variant raises power to 375 kW (510 PS; 503 hp) and torque to 650 N⋅m through its S58 engine, offered exclusively with an eight-speed M Steptronic Sport automatic. The Competition xDrive all-wheel-drive variant dispatches the 0–100 km/h sprint in 2.8 seconds. A convertible G83 version with a folding soft top, opening and closing in 18 seconds at speeds up to 50 km/h, was introduced in May 2021.
The M4 GT3 applies full GT3 race engineering to the G82 platform. Changes from the road car include widened fenders and bodywork, a more angular hood profile, exhaust exits positioned just ahead of the passenger-side front wheel, air inlets in the sides of the wider rear fenders, and a gooseneck-mounted rear wing combined with a rear diffuser for aerodynamic balance. Notably, the M4 GT3's steering wheel is compatible with racing simulators without modification, a deliberate choice that reflects BMW Motorsport's recognition of sim racing as a driver development and customer engagement tool.
The naturally-aspirated M4 DTM competed in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters from 2014 through 2018. Marco Wittmann won the DTM drivers' championship in both 2014 and 2016. Following the 2014 title, BMW released the M4 DTM Champion Edition road car limited to 23 units, matching Wittmann's race number. A second DTM Champion Edition followed the 2016 season, limited to 200 units, using the M4 GTS engine with 368 kW (500 PS) and water injection.
The F82-based M4 GT4 caters to amateur and gentleman drivers under SRO GT4 homologation. It debuted at the 2017 24 Hours of Nürburgring sharing the road car's turbocharged engine and DCT, trimmed to 317 kW in line with Balance of Performance regulations. In 2023 the GT4 programme moved to the G82 platform, featuring an engine capable of up to 405 kW (543 hp) and a ZF 8HP automatic transmission, priced at 187,000 Euros. An Evo version arrived in 2025 with improved traction control, a new front splitter and updated lighting.
An Evo evolution of the M4 GT3 was announced at the 2024 Nürburgring 24 Hours. Updates include new exterior mirrors, revised head- and taillights, enlarged air inlets, anti-roll bar revisions on both axles, larger rear brake discs, and a more easily adjustable differential aimed at reducing tyre and brake wear for customer teams. The M4 GT3 Evo made its competitive debut at the 2025 Dubai 24 Hour, where it took overall victory.
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