2015 BMW M3 Sedan Test Drive by BMW Blog

BMWBLOG went to Portimao, Portugal to test drive the all-new 2015 BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe. After two days of driving, 8 track laps and 300 miles of curvy roads, here is an excerpt of their review:

The new 3.0 liter six-cylinder impresses us with its delivery and the massive torque at low RPMs. Compared to the naturally-aspirated V8, the new power unit is more flexible across a much wider range of revs, but might not be as sharp on long straights when you floor the gas pedal. If in Comfort mode you might feel a slight turbo lag, in Sport+ the M3 is a beast, especially when you get in the 3500 and 5500rpm range.

“How does it sound?” This is one of the most frequently asked question these days and we’re here to answer it. Despite the inclusion of Active Sound inside the cabin, the exhaust sound is impressive and BMW even says it’s 98% real. It has an unique growl and deep tone which will definitely turn heads around.

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The huge carbon ceramic brakes on the test cars were strong and firm and allowed us to stop the car quickly at 150 mph, a boost of confidence when you’re on a unfamiliar track that requires A LOT of braking.

With MDM engaged, which essentially says “it’s okay and safe to drift”, we put the M3 and M4 through some tight corners which allowed us to kick the tail around. The M3/M4 has so much lateral grip, especially in tight corners. There is also no hint of understeer, validating the previously made point by the M Professional Drivers: “The new M3/M4 is the easiest ever M car to track.”

Read full review at BMW Blog