{"id":49236,"date":"2023-05-09T08:54:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T12:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=49236"},"modified":"2023-05-09T08:54:50","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T12:54:50","slug":"bmw-m4-convertible-facelift-spy-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=49236","title":{"rendered":"BMW M4 Convertible Facelift Spied But What Is It Hiding?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><meta itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/WebPage\" itemid=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2023\/05\/09\/bmw-m4-convertible-facelift-spy-video\/\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"photomain-article\"> <noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/noscript><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18.jpg\" class=\"lazyload attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_18-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\" itemprop=\"description\" readability=\"60.004894762604\">\n<p>A rather mysterious prototype of the BMW M4 Convertible was caught undergoing testing on the streets near Munich ahead of 2024 when the facelifted model is expected to debut. It appears to look virtually the same as today\u2019s model, even though a different prototype was caught a few days ago with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2023\/05\/05\/spied-bmw-m4-convertible-lci-gets-aggressive-face-and-new-headlights\/\">redesigned front bumper and sharper headlights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The only explanation we can think of is BMW is testing updates to the engine on the pre-LCI model. Our assumption is based on the rear of the car where we can see a rudimentary dual exhaust setup with the tips sticking out from the body more than they will on the production version. In case you haven\u2019t heard, the German premium brand plans to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2023\/05\/07\/2024-bmw-m3-and-m4-facelift-518-horsepower\/\">inject more power in the xDrive-equipped M3 and M4 models<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-428609\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-428609\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20553%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_bmw_m4_convertible_tanzanite_blue_21.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Considering the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2021\/12\/11\/bmw-m4-competition-convertible-g83-xdrive-acceleration\/\">G83<\/a> comes exclusively with an all-paw system, the performance droptop from Bavaria is slated to use the updated twin-turbo inline-six. The \u201cS58\u201d will allegedly be massaged to deliver 518 horsepower, which would represent a bump in the output of 13 ponies compared to the M4 Competition xDrive on sale today.<\/p>\n<p>We all know the 3.0-liter engine is capable of delivering an even greater punch as it packs 543 hp in the M4 CSL and 553 hp in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2023\/03\/20\/bmw-3-0-csl-sold-out-coming-concorso-deleganza-villa-deste\/\">sold-out 3.0 CSL<\/a>. In the latter, the output is routed to the rear wheels. There\u2019s no word about torque and whether the eight-speed automatic transmission can handle more than the 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of the M4 Competition and M4 CSL. Side note, the engine is dialed down to 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) in the 3.0 CSL due to the limitations of the six-speed manual gearbox.<\/p>\n<p>Rumor has it BMW intends to start production of the M4 facelift next April, which means the world premiere will take place either by late 2023 or early 2024. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/08\/19\/bmw-m4-g82-forza-horizon-5\/\">G82 M4 Coupe<\/a> should follow an identical schedule, while the G80 M3 Sedan will get the LCI with the cars manufactured from July 2024. There\u2019s no word just yet about the G81 M3 Touring benefitting from the bump in power and any visual tweaks planned for the Life Cycle Impulse.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KWR7JJEs0F0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DrGumoLunatic \/ YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"BMW M4 Convertible (G83) - 2022 \/ 2023 - Barely Disguised Prototype\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KWR7JJEs0F0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A rather mysterious prototype of the BMW M4 Convertible was caught undergoing testing on the streets near Munich ahead of 2024 when the facelifted model is expected to debut. It appears to look virtually the same as today\u2019s model, even though a different prototype was caught a few days ago with a redesigned front bumper [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":49237,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49236","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49236","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=49236"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49236\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/49237"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=49236"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=49236"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=49236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}