[AlexFL]

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Times are below. From the article:
“ BMW edges much closer to perfecting the road formula with its newest M4, sampled here with all-wheel drive and a Competition badge glued to its trunk. You have to respect the M4’s all-out pace, its massive mechanical grip at all four corners (enough to match any of the supercars on this test), and its 3.0-liter twin-turbo six that punches out 503 horses but feels far closer to 600. The M4 never feels outclassed on a backroad, even with supercars filling its mirrors.
BMW produced a faster and more luxurious M4 than the last. It sharpened the coupe’s steering, improved front-end grip, and then wrapped that around an interior that feels truly special. On paper it’s a triumph. But much of the character from older M3s is still missing—the tactility, focus, and charisma. BMW can find its way back; the M2 CS is proof of that. But this fresh-from-the-womb M4 has room to improve.”

Article link: https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews...r-of-the-year/

[GGG333]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

Times are below. From the article:
“ BMW edges much closer to perfecting the road formula with its newest M4, sampled here with all-wheel drive and a Competition badge glued to its trunk. You have to respect the M4’s all-out pace, its massive mechanical grip at all four corners (enough to match any of the supercars on this test), and its 3.0-liter twin-turbo six that punches out 503 horses but feels far closer to 600. The M4 never feels outclassed on a backroad, even with supercars filling its mirrors.
BMW produced a faster and more luxurious M4 than the last. It sharpened the coupe’s steering, improved front-end grip, and then wrapped that around an interior that feels truly special. On paper it’s a triumph. But much of the character from older M3s is still missing—the tactility, focus, and charisma. BMW can find its way back; the M2 CS is proof of that. But this fresh-from-the-womb M4 has room to improve.”

Article link: https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews...r-of-the-year/

paper it's a triumph. But much of the character from older M3s is still missing—the tactility, focus, and charisma.


The character they are speaking of ( tactility , focus , and charisma" , some individuals here would call that "Unpredictable rear end" & " drama"

I guess we get what we got , perhaps the CSL/CS versions will be more raw.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by DK__LA

paper it's a triumph. But much of the character from older M3s is still missing—the tactility, focus, and charisma.


The character they are speaking of ( tactility , focus , and charisma" , some individuals here would call that "Unpredictable rear end" & " drama"

I guess we get what we got , perhaps the CSL/CS versions will be more raw.

Different strokes for different folks. Some like the cold, clinical precision of a German performance car, others prefer RWD boats with a supercharged V8.

[heavyD^2]

Originally Posted by DK__LA

paper it's a triumph. But much of the character from older M3s is still missing—the tactility, focus, and charisma.


The character they are speaking of ( tactility , focus , and charisma" , some individuals here would call that "Unpredictable rear end" & " drama"

I guess we get what we got , perhaps the CSL/CS versions will be more raw.

When they say older they mean older than the F8x series which nobody in the media particularly likes and all agree the G8x is far superior.

[HeelToeShift]

Further proof here that the 992 GT3 is again one of, if not, the best driver's car on the market. The fact that it's that fast with only 502 hp is lunacy.

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by HeelToeShift

Further proof here that the 992 GT3 is again one of, if not, the best driver's car on the market. The fact that it's that fast with only 510 hp is lunacy.

Best designed chassis set up out there--- Porsche Engineering.

Also its the most marked up bitch as well.


But we have to sing praises to the G8X chassis as well for what it does and what it costs.

[HeelToeShift]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Best designed chassis set up out there--- Porsche Engineering.

Also its the most marked up bitch as well.


But we have to sing praises to the G8X chassis as well for what it does and what it costs.

Yes on the former, and yes on the latter. I absolutely love my 718 GT4 but also love my G80 M3 as well.

[Ilyam5]

Originally Posted by DK__LA

paper it's a triumph. But much of the character from older M3s is still missing—the tactility, focus, and charisma.


The character they are speaking of ( tactility , focus , and charisma" , some individuals here would call that "Unpredictable rear end" & " drama"

I guess we get what we got , perhaps the CSL/CS versions will be more raw.

You want drama? switch to RWD and have at it.

What is most impressive - the car holds its own against $250-$300K cars and is livable as everyday vehicle.

All 3 cars above M4 are not everyday cars (they are expensive toys for the weekend or track car) - non of them have usable trunk, rear seat or practicality /ability to be used everyday.

[MCM4]

It is an interesting comparison for me, as I have both a CT5-V 6MT Blacking and a M4 CompX on order.