2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible Debuts with Soft-Top & All-Wheel Drive
The 2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible arrives as the first all-wheel drive M4 Convertible with a new soft-top that adds open air enjoyment to the M4. This is the third model in the new M3/ M4 family. Production begins in September 2021 with deliveries starting in October.
Soft-Top
The 2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible features a new panel bow soft-top. It’s design combines the practical benefits of a retractable hardtop with the puristic aesthetic of a fabric roof. In addition, the panel bow soft-top is some 40 percent lighter than the predecessor car’s retractable hardtop. As a result, it has a lower center of gravity which improves its agility.
Opening and closing the roof takes 18 seconds and can be performed at up to 31 mph as well. In comparison, the compact dimensions of the folded soft-top increase cargo area to 9.0 cubic feet, an increase of 1.2 cubic feet over the previous M4 Convertible. Lastly, the top features a safety mechanism which prevents it from being lowered if the trunk area is filled.
Exterior
The new 2022 M4 Competition Convertible with xDrive is 4.6 inches longer than the model it replaces. The wheelbase has also grown by 1.8 inches and its width by 0.7 inches.
The differentiation between the new M model and the new BMW 4 Series Convertible on which it is based is more striking than in any prior generation. For instance, aside from the doors, soft-top, trunk lid, window surfaces, headlights and rear lights, every part of the exterior is unique to the M model.
At the center of the front-end design is the large, black, vertical frameless BMW kidney grille with the traditional M horizontal slats. In addition, it has slim full-LED headlights with U-shaped fiber-optic light guides for the daytime driving lights. Lastly, its most striking design feature alongside the prominently flared fenders are the extended side sills.
Performance
The 2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible has the same engine and output as the M3 and M4. It’s S58 engine produces 503 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 479 lb-ft of torque. As a result, it can achieve a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph, or 174 mph, with the optional M Driver’s Package. The engine can also rev to a redline of 7,200 rpm.
Transmission & M xDrive
The 2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible with xDrive is equipped with a standard M Steptronic automatic transmission with Drivelogic. In addition, automatic and manual modes are offered and can be controlled by the Drivelogic switch on the gear shift lever. Three automatic and three manual modes are available – comfort oriented, sporty and track focused.
The M xDrive all-wheel-drive system uses an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. That ensures fully variable and super-smooth distribution of the engine torque between the front and rear wheels. The rear-biased system distributes torque between the front and rear axles via the electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. Lastly, the M xDrive system offers the driver a choice of three modes: 4WD, 4WD Sport, and 2WD.
M Drive Professional
The 2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible features the optional M Drive Professional. It has been developed specifically for track driving and helps the driver to make consistent progress in pursuit of the ideal line and the perfect lap. It also includes the M Drift Analyzer which records the duration, distance covered, line and angle of a drift with a rating shown on the Control Display.
Interior
The interior remains the same as the BMW M4 Coupe and M3 Sedan. For instance, it has signature M details including red accents for the M buttons on the M leather steering wheel and the start/stop button on the center console. In addition, cars with the optional Carbon Fiber interior trim feature carbon trim for the inlays in the M leather steering wheels and for the shift paddles. Newly developed heated M sport seats and fine-grain Merino leather trim with extended features can also be found inside. Furthermore, a new optional interior highlight are the electric front M Carbon bucket seats.
Price and Release Date
The 2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible price starts at $87,295. In comparison, the M4 Competition Coupe price starts $74,700. As we mentioned above, production will begin September 2021 with deliveries starting in October.
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