One week after the unveiling of the new generation BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe, the two performance models are already on sale in Australia, with deliveries set to commence in Q1 of 2021. The four-model lineup includes the regular M3 and M4, which start at AU$ 144,900 and AU$ 149,900 (US$ 102,292-US$ 105,822), and the more powerful M3 Competition and M4 Competition that can be had from AU$ 154,900 and AU$ 159,900 (US$ 109,352-US$ 112,822) respectively.
All versions pack a bi-turbo 3.0-liter
inline-six engine that develops 473 HP and 550 Nm)of torque and is mated to a six-speed manual transmission in the lesser
variants, and 503 HP and 650 Nm in the
Competition models that feature an eight-speed auto.
In the former specification, the 0-96 km/h sprint takes 4.1 seconds, whereas the Competition drops the
acceleration time to 3.8 seconds. It is also worth noting that the new M3 and
M4 are offered strictly with rear-wheel drive, as the all-wheel drive models
will arrive Down Under in the Competition spec late next year.
BMW is offering the M3 and M4 with
standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged wheels shod in performance
tires, an active differential, adaptive suspension and laser headlights. Heated
front sports seats with electric adjustment on the driver’s side, carbon fiber
and leather trim, ambient light, automatic air-con, head-up display, digital
radio, premium sound system, wireless smartphone charging pad and others are
also included.
Besides the extra oomph and automatic
gearbox, the M3 and M4 Competition come with carbon fiber paddle shifters on
the steering wheel, full leather upholstery, Driving Assistance Professional
and comfort access with digital key. Customers can spec their cars with the
optional M carbon exterior package, ceramic brakes, bucket seats, track tires,
different paint finishes and so on.
