BMW M4 Cabriolet xDrive, sensations in the great outdoors

Logical continuation of the renewal program for the M3-M4 range, the most popular of the BMW Motorsport versions, the M4 convertible arrives on the market next July.

He is unrecognizable.

In addition to complying with the aesthetic codes of its sisters - vertical grille crossed out with the number plate, cooling vents in the hood, bulging fenders and very elaborate sidewalls - this new convertible renews, like the 4 Series Cabriolet, with the soft top in totally electric canvas.

This is good news: the abandonment of the retractable hardtop lightens the device by 40% and increases the boot capacity by 80 liters.

Participating in the elegance of a silhouette, the canvas is erased here in 18 seconds, even when driving up to 50 km / h.

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Another novelty: the M4 convertible will only be offered with the xDrive all-wheel drive associated with the active M differential. Sports driving enthusiasts can rest assured: in addition to the 4-wheel drive mode, this transmission has two modes (4WD and 2 WD) guaranteeing a little rear axle drift.

The SelectDrive M suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers, M steering with variable steering ratio and composite brakes complete the standard feature.

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With the latest 510 horsepower twin-turbo inline-six, a gain of 60 horsepower over the previous model, performance has been revised upwards. The M4 convertible claims a 0 to 100 km / h in 3.7 seconds. The price of this exceptional vehicle is set at 115,550 euros. When it goes on sale, the xDrive system will be available on the M3 and M4. At the end of the year, the range will be enriched with a new M3 Touring version. A first.