[435MSport6Speed]

Front looks stupid!

[535i MSport]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

Cool video, but I view the sliding and fighting for traction negatively. Let'a hope this testing helps fix that.

Maybe testing with traction off or with drive set to RWD?

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Yeah, but that's expected. Ever see an F30 M-Sport parked next to an E46 M3? It made the E46 look tiny.

You're talking two gens here. The G82, despite being behind the F82, looks much bigger.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by 535i MSport

Maybe testing with traction off or with drive set to RWD?

Not "set" to RWD, it is RWD

[535i MSport]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Not "set" to RWD, it is RWD

That's the base model, the M4 comp is an 8 speed AWD, hopefully with switchable RWD mode.

[PLF69]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Not "set" to RWD, it is RWD

I was wondering since you track so often but also drive your M all year round, do you plane to replace your CS with RWD or AWD G series ?

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by 535i MSport

That's the base model, the M4 comp is an 8 speed AWD, hopefully with switchable RWD mode.

Nope, read the press releases.

At launch, base 480hp 6MT RWD and Competition 510hp 8AT RWD only offered. Competition AWD will be released at a later date.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by PLF69

I was wondering since you track so often but also drive your M all year round, do you plane to replace your CS with RWD or AWD G series ?

Considering 992T AWD

[535i MSport]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Nope, read the press releases.

At launch, base 480hp 6MT RWD and Competition 510hp 8AT RWD only offered. Competition AWD will be released at a later date.

That doesn't mean they are not testing it my friend. Besides, I don't think the RWD comp will be available in the U.K. where the X3M, X4M and M5 are only available in comp configuration only.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by 535i MSport

Besides, I don't think the RWD comp will be available in the U.K. where the X3M, X4M and M5 are only available in comp configuration only.

True. But most likely these are the prototypes for the launch models ongoing final testing with the fine tuning of the AWD to be done after the initial launch of the RWD.

Originally Posted by 535i MSport

TBesides, I don't think the RWD comp will be available in the U.K. where the X3M, X4M and M5 are only available in comp configuration only.

This I doubt, because it would mean the UK would have to wait an additional 6-9 months before seeing the Competition M3/4.

[F85MTuNED]

Allegedly that later date is summer of next year but help me understand something... I was told plus I was under the belief that the AWD model will be similar to the F90 M5 which will be switchable from the factory can anyone confirm?

If it doesn't come with a RWD mode it looks like mission performance will be taking my money cause I need that.

[pbar]

Originally Posted by F85MTuNED

Allegedly that later date is summer of next year but help me understand something... I was told plus I was under the belief that the AWD model will be similar to the F90 M5 which will be switchable from the factory can anyone confirm?

If it doesn't come with a RWD mode it looks like mission performance will be taking my money cause I need that.

By "switchable from the factory" are you suggesting that would have the extra weight of front driveshafts and differentials, and all of the suspension and steering mechanics that usually make FWD/AWD feel so numb to drive? (but that you can turn off the torque-steer in software?)

[F85MTuNED]

Originally Posted by pbar

By "switchable from the factory" are you suggesting that would have the extra weight of front driveshafts and differentials, and all of the suspension and steering mechanics that usually make FWD/AWD feel so numb to drive? (but that you can turn off the torque-steer in software?)

Will the car have a 2WD mode like the F90 M5..

[xlover]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

Cool video, but I view the sliding and fighting for traction negatively. Let'a hope this testing helps fix that.

Quick FYI, it was noted by an insider in a different thread, the frozen blue car is equip with a roll cage for max attack ring times (you can see it through the window), no doubt they are running 10/10ths lap after lap to push for the best time possible in the press release

[pbar]

Originally Posted by F85MTuNED

Will the car have a 2WD mode like the F90 M5..

OK, thanks. What I understood was that the AWD version would be exactly like the M5 (in that there would be an iDrive setting to direct all the power to the rear wheels). And I'm 90% sure I initially read that all the comp versions would be AWD and auto transmission.

I am now confused by the mention of an M4 Comp RWD with the AWD to follow in MY22. RWD Comp would be my personal choice - but not if I'm carrying around the extra weight and potentially Audi-esque handling/steering.

[nicksm3]

The sedan will actually be a nice family car. Went to go look at the new M5 Comp today, it's nice but looks like a plain 5 series to me..
The new m3 fenders have bulge, body to it...it's assuring to me that you can run a nice wide wheel and meaty tires even spacers. Car will have presence! Will have character for sure!
So this may be the next car for the family...sorry 5 series I mean m5.

[FrankieNuo]

Originally Posted by xlover

The x3m is a good directional base but there are going to be differences between the suvs and the cars, It will not be copy/paste. the M3 and M4 necessarily have different length system as well as a different muffler design to fit them specifically. How different bmw tunes the sound remains to be heard....

Much respect and I appreciate your opinion, but those videos sound identical to what I've been hearing from my s58 the last 8 months.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

You're talking two gens here. The G82, despite being behind the F82, looks much bigger.

Seeing a G20 parked next to my F82, I didn't feel like the difference was substantial.

[city1991]

Originally Posted by Cadillac

That is what I have�� and loving it.
But I thought this was a forum and one could express ones opinion... apologies my bad.

You'd think that, but there are a few "entitled" people who feel only their opinions matter.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by Al1969

Fortunately or not sales will tell.

Eh sales will be fine. M purists will force themselves to love it and it will be “beautiful” even if it isn't. I may even end up getting one due to lack of good 6MT options in the market right now.

[YKIGI]

Too bad all these Ring videos always pick up so much tire noise and not enough exhaust notes

[seis-speed]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Eh sales will be fine. M purists will force themselves to love it and it will be “beautiful” even if it isn't. I may even end up getting one due to lack of good 6MT options in the market right now.

I daily a Golf R manual, but it is going to a family member, to replace (I want a little more room) my only options currently with 5 seats and a manual are: G80 (I would for sure purchase if Euro Delivery was still available). The upcoming CTV-5 / CTV-4 Blackwing & The Ford Bronco.

Nothing else really fits my needs. I will not buy an automatic, so choices are slim, until another brand enters the space. I am not super picky, but it has to be a manual.