BMW’s M Division has confirmed {that a} limited-edition M4 Version 50 Jahre mannequin will arrive within the Australian market in This autumn this yr.
The M4 Version 50 Jahre marks BMW M’s fiftieth anniversary and incorporates a number of model-specific styling and tools upgrades. Solely 25 items are destined for native showrooms.
The information comes simply days after BMW introduced the approaching arrival of its 405kW M4 CSL, which can also be slated for Australian supply later this yr. The M4 CSL, which is priced from $303,900 (plus on-road prices), will be a part of the M4 Version 50 Jahre in celebration of BMW M’s golden anniversary and, suffice to say, would be the quickest road-legal M3/M4 ever.
Supplied solely in Manufacturers Hatch Gray metallic paintwork, the M4 Version 50 Jahre is paired with offset 19- and 20-inch 826 M gentle alloy wheels completed in matte Gold Bronze – the identical wheels that have been provided on the BMW M5 CS final yr.
Over and above the usual G82-series M4 Competitors M xDrive, the anniversary particular additionally consists of an M Carbon physique styling package deal, M Compound Brake package deal with calipers completed in high-gloss pink, M Carbon bucket seats, and M Drivers Bundle that ups the mannequin’s high pace to 290km/h.
The mannequin is additional distinguished by 50 years of M emblems on the bonnet, bootlid and wheel centres, whereas ‘Version 50 Jahre BMW M’ lettering decorates inside touchpoints, such because the door-sill covers, head restraints and centre console-mounted plaque.
The M4 Version 50 Jahre will retail from $201,900 (plus on-road prices) – $30,400 greater than the by-product on which it’s primarily based. BMW will even embody its M Driving Expertise Advance 2 course as a part of the acquisition value.
The limited-edition M4 Version 50 Jahre options no additional mechanical modifications over the usual M4. It’s powered by BMW M’s 375kW and 650Nm twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre I6. BMW M says the mannequin can speed up from standstill to 100km/h in simply 3.5 seconds.
BMW M (previously BMW Motorsport) was established in 1972 to facilitate BMW’s racing program, however advanced to create showroom fashions, akin to later examples of the three.0 CSL. The primary official M mannequin was the M1 in 1978, adopted a yr later by the M535i.
In newer instances, BMW M has produced fettled variations of just about each BMW mannequin and launched M Sport efficiency components and equipment for normal variants.
BMW M additionally supplies M packages for the S1000RR sports activities motorbike with a limited-edition homologation particular designated M1000RR now obtainable from $57,990 plus on-road prices.
All M automobiles are developed and tuned at Germany’s famed Nurburgring Nordschleife racing circuit.
The go-fast marque enjoys stiff competitors domestically and overseas with rivals together with Alfa Romeo, Audi, Lexus, Jaguar Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz all providing comparable sporting nameplates – Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio, Audi RS, Lexus F, Jaguar Land Rover SVR and Mercedes-AMG merchandise are sometimes seen as direct opponents to BMW M variants.
