BMW is gearing up to unveil the new M3 and
M4 Coupe later this month, but spy photographers have snapped new pictures of
the M4 Convertible. Spotted in a train yard, the high-performance model will
follow in the footsteps of the M4 Coupe but adopt a retractable soft top as
opposed to the hardtop featured on the current model. This change should help
to reduce weight as well as make the model look better when the roof is up.
Besides the retractable soft top, the car
has a massive twin kidney grille which is flanked by large air intakes. We can
also see sporty side skirts, aerodynamic mirror caps and stylish wheels that
are backed up by a high-performance braking system with golden calipers.
Out back, the convertible has a unique
trunk with an integrated spoiler featuring a third brake light. We can also see
a four-tailpipe exhaust system and a sporty diffuser. Like the M4 Coupe, the
convertible will have a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that is
available in two different outputs. The base model will produce 473 hp, while the Competition variant will crank things up to 503 hp.
The coupe will be offered with a six-speed
manual and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Customers will also be able
to opt for rear- or all-wheel drive. These choices will presumably carryover to
the convertible, but nothing is official as of yet. BMW hasn’t said much about
the drop top but, when the M3 Touring was officially announced, they confirmed
it will be introduced sometime next year. This isn’t too surprising as the
company hasn’t even unveiled the redesigned 4-Series Convertible.
