BMW M3 F80 und M4 F82

BMW M3 F80 AND M4 F82.

A new interpretation of high-performance.

BMW M3 F80 and M4 F82.A new interpretation of high-performance.

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in 2014, the moment had arrived: after the fifth generation of the BMW M3 had been presented shortly before Christmas 2013 on the Internet, the new high-performance vehicle from BMW M was officially premiered at the NAIAS. At the same time, the first BMW M4 hit the spotlight: M GmbH decided to separate the Coupé and Convertible in name from the Sedan which continued to be called the BMW M3. Technically, there was a further innovation in the BMW M3 F80, M4 F82 and F83: for the first time in the series’ history, there was a turbocharger under the muscular bonnet.

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5 POWERFUL FACTS:

  • 01 Fifth generation of the BMW M3
  • 02 Production period: 2014 to 2020
  • 03 Inline 6-cylinder engine with turbocharger
  • 04 Max. output: 317kW (431hp) to 368kW (500hp)
  • 05 First BMW M3 with M TwinPower Turbo technology
BMW M4 F82
BMW M3 F80

THE ENGINE: UNDER PRESSURE.

With the F80 series’ newly developed inline 6-cylinder engine, M GmbH was treading both traditional and new territory: on the one hand, the number of cylinders and their arrangement is closely linked to the history of BMW M. On the other, the motor with the reference number S55B30 contained for the first time a power unit with turbocharger in a BMW M3. The aim was to combine the advantages of a high-performance, naturally aspirated motor with the strengths of modern turbo technology.

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F80 Motor S55B30

The S55B30 engine of the BMW M3 F80.

The effects on the response characteristics of the M3 and M4 models are correspondingly clear: 431hp and a maximum of 7,600rpm indicate the potential of the 3.0 litre motor. With a maximum torque of 550Nm – from 1,850rpm upwards – the motor catapults the new M automobiles into new dimensions of performance. Quick sprints are performed much faster than ever before and the acceleration from 0 to 100kmh now takes just 4.1 seconds, if the 7-speed M double-clutch transmission takes over the gear-shifting. That the motor is much more efficient than all its predecessors is almost reduced to a footnote.

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Turbocharger of the BMW M4 F82

A turbocharger of the BMW M4 F80

TWO TURBOCHARGERS FOR EVERY SITUATION.

In M3 and M4, the boost process known as M TwinPower turbo technology consists of two turbo chargers that spontaneously respond according to the mono-scroll principle, high precision gasoline direct injection, Valvetronic variable valve control, and the Double VANOS stepless camshaft adjustment. A crankcase especially designed for high cylinder pressure and a forged crankshaft make for especially spontaneous response. Both journalists and many fans of the series soon realized: this straight 6-cylinder engine piles on the compression.

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“As a racing driver, I am very impressed that both turbo turbochargers respond as soon as you press the accelerator pedal.”
DTM driver Bruno Spengler in 2014 on the S55 motor in the BMW M3 and M4
BMW M4 F82

MORE INDIVIDUALISATION THEN EVER BEFORE.

With the launch of the M3 F80 and M4 F82, M GmbH also extends the range of M specific individualisation. Thus, not only new BMW individual special paintwork is available, there is also a broader range of M Performance Parts. Customers can refine exterior and interior with perfectly matching components and get the maximum performance from their vehicles.

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M Carbon ceramic brake on a BMW M4

The M Carbon ceramic brake in a BMW M4.

M CARBON CERAMIC BRAKE.

Lighter and stronger: for the first time, the BMW M3 F80 and M4 F82 can if desired be equipped with M carbon ceramic brakes.  

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BMW M4 F83
BMW M4 F82 Competition

BMW M4 Competition.

COMPETITION FIRST PRODUCED IN SERIES.

From 2016, BMW M3 and M4 were available for the first time as a Competition version. The new option resulted in several changes to engine and suspension: the engine of the Competition model was given a performance hike of 14kW (19hp) to 331kW (450hp), the Adaptive M Suspension was fitted as standard and the exhaust system had a more emotional sound thanks to new mapping. The Competition Package had more extensive series features along with black exterior accessories.

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BMW M4 F82 Competition

BMW M4 Competition.

BMW M4 F82

New rear lights: faceliift-model of the BMW M4 F82.

FACELIFT IN 2017.

In 2017, the series had a facelift. New LED rear lights and a sharper light signature for the headlights make the M3 and M4 stand out from their predecessors. The range was further extended with new colours and wheel rim designs.

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BMW M4 F82 GTS

STRONG. LIMITED.

The special editions of the BMW M3 F80 and M4 F82.

STRONG. LIMITED.

The special editions of the BMW M3 F80 and M4 F82.

BMW M4 GTS.

With the BMW M4 GTS of 2016, BMW M GmbH presented a performance-driven technology carrier which further increased the potential of the BMW M4 Coupé in impressive fashion. Besides extensive lightweight construction measures, M carbon ceramics brakes as standard and optimized aerodynamics, one very special feature was to be found in the motor: for the first time, a series production vehicle from BMW has a water injection system. The technology raises the peak performance of the inline 6-cylinder to an impressive 368kW (500hp) and the torque to 600Nm. Thus equipped, the special edition sprints to 100kmh in just 3.8 seconds and the electronic limiter is not deployed until the car reaches 305kmh.

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BMW M3 F80 30 Jahre Edition

BMW M3 „30 Jahre M3“.

BMW M3 „30 JAHRE M3“.

In 2016, as a special homage to the 30-year success story of the BMW M3, BMW M presented an exclusive special edition limited to 500 cars. The BMW M3 “30 Jahre M3” in BMW Individual Macao Blue metallic is inspired by the M3 E30 in which this shade of paint was once offered. Only available with the Competition Package, the tradition-rich edition achieved 450hp.

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BMW M3 F80 30 Jahre Edition

BMW M3 „30 Jahre M3“.

BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition

BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition of 2014.

BMW M4 DTM CHAMPION EDITION #1.

A real collector’s piece: in 2014, BMW celebrated Marco Wittmann winning the driver’s title of the DTM with the BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition. The special edition was limited to 23 cars, inspired by Wittman’s race number. The homage to Wittman’s car was only available in Alpine White.

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BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition

BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition of 2016.

BMW M4 DTM CHAMPION EDITION #2.

In 2016, the second BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition was launched: Marco Wittmann won Europe’s premier touring car championship for the second time. The special edition was limited to 200 units and produced in the traditional M livery, which quoted the look of the 2016 DTM cars. Indeed, driving the car on racetracks was highly desired: under the bonnet lurked the 500hp-strong motor of the M4 GTS.

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BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition

BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition of 2016.

BMW M4 Edition M Heritage

BMW M4 Edition M Heritage.

BMW M4 EDITION M HERITAGE.

Towards the end of the production period of the BMW M4 F82, the high-performance coupé was again released as a special edition. The BMW M4 Edition M Heritage was available in three colours: Laguna Seca Blue, Velvet Blue metallic and Imola Red – the three traditional BMW M colours. The choice of exterior colour was matched by the two-tone leather interior. The Competition Package and the 450hp-strong engine were also standard.

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BMW M4 GT4

BUILT TO RACE.

BMW M3 and M4 in motor sport.

BUILT TO RACE.

BMW M3 and M4 in motor sport.

BMW M4 GT4.

The close links of BMW M series vehicles to motor sport can be seen especially clearly in the BMW M4 GT4: at its launch in 2017, the customer-sport racing car had already done 20,000 test kilometres, many hours in the wind tunnel and tests under race conditions. The aim of the engineers was to develop a racing car with maximum reliability in which the entire know-how of BMW Motorsport would be brought to bear, coupled with the strong basis of the BMW M4 Coupé. With doors of carbon fibre, motor sport-specific front splitter and rear wing, and a racing exhaust system, since its appearance the car has raced in many motor sport events in different classes.

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BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car

BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car

BMW M4 MOTOGP SAFETY CAR.

In the 2015 season, the BMW M4 was employed as the official safety car for motor cycling’s MotoGP. With a unique, dynamic design, LED light bars on the roof and flashers on the front, the model could be identified as the lead car, and not just at first glance. Numerous M Performance Parts and coilovers made the M4 very fast on the track – pretty important, when two dozen of the fastest motorcyclists in the world are breathing down your neck.

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BMW M4 DTM
BMW M4 DTM

BMW M4 DTM.

With the new BMW M4, BMW M and BMW Motorsport stayed faithful to the DTM – and with great success: in its very first season the BMW M4 DTM won the 2014 championship with Marco Wittmann at the wheel. In 2015 the car won the manufacturers’ competition and in 2016 Wittmann won his second title.

The race-winning sportscar replaced its predecessor the BMW M3 DTM in 2014. With its 480hp-strong V8 engine, the DTM prototype reached 100kmh in around three seconds. Since the 2019 season, the car has been powered by a newly developed 4-cylinder motor with two litres of cubic capacity and a turbocharger which can achieve up to 620hp.

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BMW M4 DTM
BMW M4 DTM
BMW G80 G82

THE NEW BMW M3 AND M4.

 

The sixth generation BMW M3 and the second generation BMW M4 are poised for launch. Experience exclusive content and get a first look at BMW M’s latest high-performance vehicles right now. Plus: Every week a comprehensive article on all generations of the BMW M3 since 1986.

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BMW M4 F82

THE TOP ATHLETE.

BMW M3 F80 and M4 F82.

THE TOP ATHLETE.

BMW M3 F80 and M4 F82.