BMW M4 Competition Convertible xDrive, with retracting fabric roof, revealed
What's the story
German automaker BMW Motorrad has revealed its M4 Competition Convertible xDrive model. It will go on sale in the US this October. As for the highlights, the car has a retracting fabric roof and a spacious tech-loaded cabin. It draws power from a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline-six engine linked to an 8-speed AMT gearbox and an xDrive all-wheel-drive system. Here are more details.
Exteriors
The car sports a large, blacked-out kidney grille
BMW M4 Competition Convertible xDrive has a muscular bonnet, a large blacked-out kidney grille, and sleek headlights. It sports a retracting fabric roof that closes within 18 seconds at up to 50km/h. The car is flanked by slim ORVMs, sharp body lines, and forged wheels. Wrap-around taillights, a flush-fitting glass window, a diffuser, and quad exhaust tips are available on the rear.
Interiors
The vehicle has heated sports seats, a 10.25-inch infotainment console
The BMW M4 Competition Convertible xDrive has a luxurious 4-seater cabin with Merino leather upholstery, heated sports seats, optional M Carbon bucket seats, and a multifunctional steering wheel. It houses a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment console that is powered by the iDrive 7.0 operating system. For ensuring the passengers' safety, multiple airbags and a rear-view camera are also available.
Performance
It is fueled by a 503hp, 3.0-liter engine
BMW M4 Competition Convertible xDrive runs on a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline-six engine that generates 503hp of power and 649Nm of peak torque. The mill is linked to an 8-speed AMT gearbox and an xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The car can sprint from 0-100km/h in around 3.6 seconds and has a top-speed of 249km/h. The number is pushed to 280km/h with an optional M Driver's Package.
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BMW M4 Competition Convertible xDrive: Pricing and availability
In the US, the BMW M4 Competition Convertible xDrive carries a starting price-tag of $86,300 (roughly Rs. 62.7 lakh) plus $995 (approximately Rs. 72,400) for destination charges. The car will be up for grabs from October onwards.