Modern performance cars are not just fast, they are safe, reliable, comfortable and fuel efficient. When it comes to those high tech machines, the BMW M4 is right there at the top of the list. Its predecessor, the M3, has been combining performance, luxury and great driving dynamics for decades, so it’s not surprising that BMW’s latest would follow suit.
Ian isn’t just a car enthusiast and BMW fan, he works closely with Targa Trophy, an organization that runs road rallies like the Megarun, car shows and driving events across the West Coast. So when it came time to get a new car, Ian knew he needed something that could keep up with and fit in with the supercars and other highly modified machinery that come out for these events.
When Ian ordered the M4, there was one option he had to have: 6 speed manual transmission. While BMW might prefer to sell you a car without a clutch pedal, Ian knew that rowing his own gears was the only way to go.
In fact, manual transmission equipped M4s were so scarce that the dealerships didn’t even have one for him to test drive. But once his car arrived from Germany and he felt the shift knob in his hand, he knew he’d made the right choice.
Engine
BMW S55B30 twin-turbo inline six, AWE Tuning S-FLO carbon intake system, ESS engine tune, Stätus Gruppe Tuning cat-less down-pipes, Magnaflow sport exhaust.
Driveline
BMW 6 speed manual transmission.
Suspension/Brakes
KW V3 coil overs, Pagid RS yellow race brake pads, brake calipers paint matched in Alpine White.
Wheels/Tires
Vorsteiner V-FF 103 wheels in Mystic Black 19×10.5 (rear), 19×9.5-inch (front), Toyo T1 Sport tires 295/30ZR19 (rear), 265/35ZR19 (front), TredWear tire letters.
Exterior
BMW M Performance front lip, lower lip painted Alpine White, APR Performance custom front lower carbon splitter with rods, CRT stripe painted Alpine White on carbon splitter, Vorsteiner carbon rear diffuser, Enlaes carbon side skirts, APR Performance GTC-300 carbon wing, carbon side vent grilles, iND Distribution Alpine White grille surround, matte black M4 emblem, Alpine White front & rear reflector covers, BMW M Performance carbon mirror covers, Alpine White key hole cover, Devil Black BMW Roundel emblems, AutoTecknic aluminum tow hook.
Interior
BMW M Performance carbon/suede steering wheel, BMW M Performance carbon/suede manual shift knob/boot with tricolor stitching, BMW M Performance carbon/suede ebrake handle/boot with tri-color stitching, Pedal Haus black aluminum sport pedal set with dead pedal, BMW M Perfomance floor mats.
Original published at "SpeedHunter" website.