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BMW M4 Coupe M4 Competition 2dr Step Auto

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	M4 Competition
Price	£84,495
Engine Power - BHP	510
Acceleration	3.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	28.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	223
Length	4794 mm
Width	1887 mm
Height	1393 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	440 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1725 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Automatic start/stop system
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW iDrive controller on centre console
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Live Cockpit Pro with Head up display including 12.3" instrument display and 14.9" high resolution control display with navigation function
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Condition based service
Door/boot open warning light
Driving experience switch
Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
Instrument cluster with extended contents
Language version English
Lights on warning
M drive buttons
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
Oil temperature gauge
On board computer
On board diagnostics
Optimum shift indicator
Outside temperature display
Park distance control
Pull away assistant
Run flat indicator
Service interval indicator
Shifting point display
Speed limiter
Start/stop button in blue
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive M Sport suspension
Double joint spring strut front axle
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
M Drive Professional including track mode, laptimer, traction control & Drift analyser
M Sport differential
M steptronic sport transmission with drivelogic
Safety battery terminal clamp

Entertainment

8 programmable favourite buttons
Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices
BMW professional radio/CD/MP3
DAB Digital radio
Harman/Kardon loudspeaker system

Exterior Features

Acoustic laminated side glass
Auto dimming driver's door mirror
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights + automatic windscreen wipers
Black chrome exhaust tailpipes
Black model designation badges
BMW high gloss shadow line with extended contents
BMW Individual shadowline lights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof
Day time running light
Door mirror integrated indicators
Door sill finishers with aluminium inserts
Dynamic brake lights
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear bumper system
Front electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
Headlight beam throw control
Heat protection, sun protection glazing
Heated washer jets
High beam assistant
High gloss black frameless kidney grille with M badge
LED number plate light
LED tail lights with 3D L-shaped LED light design
M designation
Mirror glass aspheric on driver's side, convex on passenger side
Rain sensor
Rear boot
Rear fog lights
Rear reflectors
Reversing light
Shark fin roof aerial
Third brake light
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

2 cupholders in front centre console
2 cupholders in rear armrest
2 rear head restraints
2 x 12 V Power sockets (luggage compartment and front centre console)
2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission in front centre console
40:20:40 split folding rear 2 seat bench with loading system
Ambient lighting
Anthracite headlining
Battery in luggage compartment
Carbon fibre centre console incl. cover for cupholders and storage compartment
Carbon fibre decorative steering wheel finishers
Carbon fibre shift paddles
Carbon fibre strip in instrument panel on front passenger side
Centre console armrest with storage compartment
Compartment in front of cupholder
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + illuminated vanity mirrors
Electric front seats + driver memory
English handbook
Floor mats in velour
Footwell lighting
Front and rear door exit lights
Front door storage bins with bottle holder
Front interior light
Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation
Front reading light
Front seat backrest width adjustment
Front seats lumbar support
Front/rear door armrests
Gearshift lever with embossed M badge
Heated front seats
Height adjustable front headrests
Illumination in armrest storage compartment
Interior mirror lighting
Isofix on 2nd row outer seats
Lockable/illuminated glovebox
Luggage compartment lighting
Multifunction steering wheel
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in rear doors
Storage tray and compartment with cover in centre console
Three zone automatic air conditioning
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Wireless charging tray

Packs

Additional storage compartment pack - M4
Connected package professional - M4
High gloss shadowline exterior trim pack - M4

Passive Safety

4 x 3 point seatbelts
ABS/EBD
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake energy regeneration
Brake fade compensation
Compound structure brake discs
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor
Curtain airbags
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Dry braking
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake
Front and rear head airbags
Front seat side impact airbags
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Hill start assist
M Sport seat belts
Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure sensor
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Centre lock switch
Closing system with central locking
Digital key
Electronic immobiliser
Remote central locking
Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm
Vehicle Key with 4 buttons including the integrated key

Trim

Galvanic finish to control surrounds
High gloss black interior trim

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	223
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	223
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	223
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	205
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	191
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	344
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	225

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2993
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	31.4
WLTP - MPG - High	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	18.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	28.5

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	42E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.9
Engine Power - BHP	510
Engine Power - RPM	6250
Engine Torque - NM	650
Engine Torque - RPM	2750
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	285/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE - 826M
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1393 mm
Length	4794 mm
Wheelbase	2857 mm
Width	1887 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2081 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59
Gross Vehicle Weight	2155 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	440 l
Max. Loading Weight	430 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1725 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.2 m

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