BMW Unveils Expansive Gallery and Videos for M4 Cabrio
BMW has released a comprehensive set of images and new videos showcasing the M4 Cabrio, highlighting its performance and open-top design as it arrives for late 2014.
BMW has published an extensive new gallery and several official videos for the M4 Cabrio, giving potential buyers and enthusiasts a closer look at the open-top M car as it reaches showrooms late in 2014. The release comes as the summer draws to a close, but BMW is keen to maintain interest in the convertible version of its high-performance 4 Series.
The M4 Cabrio uses the same 3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo straight-six found in the M4 Coupe and M3 Saloon, delivering 425bhp and 406lb-ft of torque. Buyers can choose between a standard six-speed manual gearbox or the optional seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT), with the latter enabling the car to reach 0-60mph in just 4.2 seconds. As with most modern M cars, top speed is electronically restricted to 155mph.
Folding Metal Roof and Practicality
Unlike the fixed-roof M4 Coupe, the Cabrio features a three-section folding metal roof. The mechanism takes 20 seconds to open or close, allowing for quick transitions between open-air and enclosed driving. The roof design aims to preserve the coupe’s silhouette while maintaining practicality for year-round use.
BMW’s new media gallery highlights the Cabrio’s exterior and interior details, including M-specific styling elements, sports seats and the latest iDrive system. The videos focus on the car’s performance, handling and the experience of driving with the roof down. These assets are aimed at customers who may be considering the M4 Cabrio as an all-weather performance car with the option of open-air motoring.
Performance and Efficiency
Despite the additional weight of the folding roof mechanism, the M4 Cabrio’s performance remains close to its coupe sibling. Official figures put combined fuel consumption at up to 32.5mpg, with CO2 emissions rated at 203g/km depending on specification. The car retains rear-wheel drive and a chassis tuned for dynamic handling, with adaptive M suspension and an active M differential available.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo inline-six |
| Power | 425bhp (317kW) |
| Torque | 406lb-ft (550Nm) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual / 7-speed M DCT |
| 0-60mph | 4.2 seconds (M DCT) |
| Top Speed | 155mph (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Economy | Up to 32.5mpg |
| Roof Operation Time | 20 seconds |
The M4 Cabrio’s arrival follows earlier launches of the M4 Coupe and M3 Saloon, completing BMW’s first wave of high-performance models based on the 4 Series platform. For those interested in previous developments or related models, theBMW Alpina B6 Bi Turbo CabrioandChris Harris’s BMW M3 review videoprovide further context.
Market Position and Availability
The M4 Cabrio enters the premium convertible segment as a direct rival to performance drop-tops from Mercedes-AMG and Audi. Deliveries are expected to begin in late 2014, with pricing varying by market and specification. BMW’s gallery and videos serve both as a showcase and a final push for buyers as the convertible season comes to an end.
