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New BMW M3 and M4 are faster, more refined
The twins continue the high-performance legend of the M3 with more digitization and more power
18 March 2021 - 05:10
BMW’s new M3 Competition and the M4 Competition coupé have touched down in SA in classic rear wheel drive format.
Both cars are powered by a twin-turbo six-cylinder in-line 3.0l engine that generates 375kW and 650Nm (up from 331kW and 550Nm for the previous generation cars), paired with a torque converter eight-speed automatic transmission instead of the former twin-clutch M-DCT. BMW says the two cars will also become available with the option of M xDrive all wheel drive later this year...
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