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    Jun 11, 2016 10:35:21 PM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    This looks interesting a 911 competitor. But looks more like a AMG GT-S.

    Hope BMW can sort out the sound of their engines. They are by far the worst of the main manufactures right now.

    http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/6-series/95724/new-bmw-6-series-to-morph-into-porsche-911-rival


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    Jun 12, 2016 6:08:04 PM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    That's very interesting regarding the 6-series.  Makes me wonder about the future of the M4?  Already the M4 is heavier, bigger, and more clumsy than a 911. 

    Jul 5, 2016 9:43:49 AM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    First car I've seen on the road, was parked Zurich Center, just around Paradeplatz. Looked much better in flesh than on pictures.

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    Aug 19, 2016 11:31:00 AM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    Latest Supertest (Sport Auto) not very impressive... enlightened


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    Aug 19, 2016 11:52:20 AM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    I haven't read it but I believe it was rather hot the day they tested the GTS on Nordshleife.

    Aug 19, 2016 1:43:37 PM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    RC:

    Latest Supertest (Sport Auto) not very impressive... enlightened

    What were laptimes (NBR & HHR)?


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    Aug 19, 2016 1:47:44 PM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    Nbr: 7.37

    Aug 19, 2016 1:48:03 PM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    HHR 1.09,6 min., same time as 991.2 Carrera S. The M4 GTS used Cup 2 tires...mail

    NBR 7.37 min., 3 seconds slower than 991.2 Carrera S.

    Yes, it was hot (over 30°C) but still...

    They put the car on the dyno, it produced 533 hp. Still...0-100 kph in 3.9 seconds and 0-200 kph in 12.3 seconds, not exactly amazing either.

    Good but not amazing.

    The major handicap of this car seems to be it's weight: 1601 kg...this is basically R8 V10 Plus territory and the R8 has AWD. I guess with 150-200 kg less, the M4 GTS would be a monster.


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    Aug 19, 2016 1:53:34 PM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    ...and what when the water-tank is empty laugh - M2 is their best M product....

    Aug 19, 2016 1:55:25 PM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    BjoernB:

    ...and what when the water-tank is empty laugh - M2 is their best M product....

    I agree but even the M2 is way too heavy...

    Suggestion for BMW: Offer an optional (for good money!) weight saving package for the M2, let's say 50 kg for 5000 EUR and customers will love it. Smiley


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    Aug 19, 2016 6:35:49 PM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    RC:
    BjoernB:

    ...and what when the water-tank is empty laugh - M2 is their best M product....

    I agree but even the M2 is way too heavy...

    Suggestion for BMW: Offer an optional (for good money!) weight saving package for the M2, let's say 50 kg for 5000 EUR and customers will love it. Smiley

    The 2-series is basically the same chassis as a 3 and 4 series with a slightly shortened wheelbase.  In order to lose meaningful weight, it needs its own smaller (not just shorter) chassis.


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    Aug 19, 2016 6:36:32 PM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

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    Nbr: 7.37

    Pretty quick, but not for the price...


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    Oct 17, 2016 8:54:54 PM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZmm-1jQ0OY

     

    Apr 19, 2017 3:44:09 PM

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    Re: New M4 GTS Announced

    BMW M4 CS

















     

    We all knew it was coming and at the Shanghai Auto Show, BMW has unveiled the M4 CS, a potent variant that slots between the M4 Competition Package and the range-topping M4 GTS.

     

     

    The modifications start with the engine. BMW's M division has tweaked the familiar 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six engine to now deliver 454 hp and 442 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Those figures represent a 29hp and 37 lb-ft leap over the standard M4 and are 10 hp and 37 lb-ft more than the M4 Competition package.

     

     

     

     

    This results in a 32 kg (71 lbs) weight saving over the M4 and 10 kg (22 lbs) over the M4 Competition Package.

     

     

     

     

    the weight savings and extra grunt propel the M4 CS from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in a mere 3.9 seconds, 0.3 seconds quicker than the M4 Competition Package. The top speed meanwhile sits at a limited 174 mph (278 km/h).

     

     

     

     

    BMW says that it lapped the 'Ring in 7 min and 38 seconds, which makes it slower than the GTS (7:27.88), and just as fast as the Porsche 991 Carrera S.

     

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-xZiv-nt6k

     

     

     
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