BMW evens out their M coupe range

The BMW M4 which replaces the M3 Coupe, is the first model in the new even M Powered coupe range : Photo BMW Blog

 Sthembiso Lebuso

BMW`s decision to even out their M range baffled me when I saw a headline reading "BMW Kills the M3 Coupe" my heart literally stopped, as the M3 generation has been with us since the legendary E30 M3. 

The last E92 M3 coupe model BMW built is a engineering masterpiece, offering all that one could possibly expect from the Bavarian quality sport rides that offer performance and the best handling in their range.

Luckily for us petrol heads BMW announced the M4. The M4 is all part of BMW's new plan, that will see every M powered coupe wearing an even number on its rear end. In explanation, the latest addition to the M breed the BMW 1 series coupe changes to the 2 series coupe, its sibling the 3 series coupe makes way for the 4 series and there will be the 6 series coupe.

BMW promises that the M4 will carry the same DNA as the M3 ensuring that it will have all the elements that make the M3 a beast. BMW has not given out the exact information about the engine on the M4, but however they have mentioned that it will be a turbocharged engine. BMW enthusiast do not like that M cars are being turbocharged but the folks at BMW have made a valid “power point’ in pointing out the M5 as an example of why they have gone the turbo route.

BMW purists were not happy that the M5 lost its beasty V10 for a smaller V8 but losing two cylinders and slapping on a turbocharger has made an impeccable power impression, proving that size does not necessarily matter.

Though smaller the V8 produces more power and provides needed torque at low revs. I strongly believe that BMW are going to turbo charge their treasured straight six engines. Turbochargers are not the only mechanisms that have work wonders for the M5 and M6, intelligent aerodynamics and the clever use of materials such as carbon-fibre make the cars light which help engine in power delivery.

BMW is focusing on making their cars lightweight and the M4 will shed about 100kg from its predecessor the M3 coupe and with an estimated 336kw, the difference will be shown when you drag race your pals in their M3 coupes.

BMW did not deny the chances of there being a M3 saloon, giving optimism that the M name will not die completely.