BMW Group Australia has announced the arrival of the new BMW M4 Convertible, which will set buyers back $178,430. The BMW M4 Convertible is the latest addition to BMW line-up of high performance sports cars, which include the BMW M3 and M4 launched in Australia in July.
Designed to provide best-in-class handling combined with comfortable cruising, the BMW M4 Convertible has a complex remit to achieve. Like almost no other vehicle, the BMW M4 Convertible comes equipped with numerous mechanical components and electronically controlled systems such as the active M differential, adaptive M suspension, DSC with M dynamic mode and M Servotronic.
The Convertible’s design includes a signature power dome for the bonnet, exterior mirrors in twin stalk style and flared front and rear wheel arches bulging over forged light alloy wheels with mixed tyres in 19-inch format.
The interior includes M circular dials with white numerals, M leather steering wheel, M gearshift lever and M entry sills. A standout touch to the interior are the standard electrically adjustable M seats which feature integrated belt guide and headrests with illuminated M emblems.
Powering the Convertible is the newly developed six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower turbo technology already familiar from the M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe. The power unit generates maximum output of 317 kW from its 3L displacement and serves up peak torque of 550 Nm across a wide rev band.
The M4 Convertible can reach speeds of 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds, but also sufficient reserves of power to cruise along in relaxed but rapid style with the roof down.
The Convertible has also been built to make it lighter, with the bonnet and front side panels made from aluminium, as are many components of the chassis. In addition, ultra-lightweight and durable carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is employed in many areas of the new model.
Other new developments and modifications for the M4 Convertible include:
- A neck warmer integrated into the front seat backrests
- Easy-loading function (lifting of the entire roof package) included as standard for convenient access to the luggage compartment when the top is down
- Luggage compartment volume increased to 220-370 litres
- Wider through-loading hatch in the luggage compartment
The BMW service inclusive package combines all scheduled servicing costs for five years or 80,000km from just $990. Warranty on the BMW range is extended for three years with unlimited kilometres.
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