Weighing just 1671 kg, this 2018 BMW F80 M4 M-DCT coupé is more than capable.
Powered by twin-turbocharged 3.0 straight-6 powerplant dishing out 317Kw and 500Nm all delivered to the rear wheels through a 7-speed M-DCT gearbox, it is by no mistake that the owner decided to name it the “325iS”, which is his favourite car model, the 1989 BMW 325iS.
He believes his M4 behaves the same distinguished way.
On his particular car, the original body panels were replaced by lightweight panels made of alluminium and carbon fibre pieces.
This, and the colour, Yas Marina Blue, changed the whole appeal of the car to such an extent that when an identical white M4 is parked next to it one will most likely think they are two different cars.
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Unlike other rear-wheel drive sports cars, the launch control on this M4 is superbly configured.
This is solely made possible by the rear wheels and tyre size which is 275/30 R19 to make sure no traction is lost, and the front wheels and tyre size of 255/35 R19 to allow for accurate steering.
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Apart from the lightweight panels, this car is bone stock of the original car, from the engine to the quad tailpipes.
The owner of the car doesn’t have to carry a spare tyre as it has run flat tyres, meaning the driver can still travel a distance (Tzaneen to Polokwane), but at a slower speed, before he has to change the tyre.
This M4 is a true definition of a sports car, more so as it hails from BMW, a luxury car manufacturer that doesn’t cease to amaze.
