We’ve received a fresh batch of spy shots
of the 2021 BMW M4 Coupe undergoing both high-speed testing on the Nürburgring
and hot weather testing alongside its new M3 sedan sibling in Southern Europe.
While all M4 prototypes continue to feature a full body wrap, the headlights
and taillights are fully exposed, as are the oversized kidney grilles.
These are quite possibly the most
revealing spy shots of the new BMW M4 Coupe as they also give us a good look at
the bumper, revealing two additional grilles than flank the kidneys, as well as
two vertical air intakes further to the sides. The lower grilles feature a
honeycomb mesh while the main grilles do not show their inserts yet.
The photos also provide the first
uncensored look at the LED taillights, which are clearly inspired by the
Concept 4 both in their shape and the light signature. Out back we also see the
quad round exhausts integrated into a diffuser, with the bumper also featuring
vertical reflectors echoing the air inlets at the front. The BMW M wheels
deserve special mention thanks to their striking design; we can’t see what size
they are but they come wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport rubber. While this set
does not include photos of the interior, we already know it looks just like the
latest 3 Series and 4 Series spiced up with BMW M goodies.
As confirmed by BMW, both the 2021 M3
Sedan and M4 Coupe pack a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six engine
available in two states of tune. In base specification, the unit delivers 480 PS and it comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission
and rear-wheel drive. There is also the choice of a Competition model with 510
PS and 650 Nm, offered as standard with an
8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic and rear-wheel drive. Later
on, the M3 Competition and M4 Competition will also be available with the
latest version of the M xDrive four-wheel-drive system.
