The 444 hp (450 PS) of the old-gen M4 seems like a bridge too far compared to the 369 hp (374 PS) the M440i pulls out of its single-turbo straight-six.

We ran a few drag races with a PDK-equipped Porsche 992 Carrera (4.0 seconds), which left the rear-drive M4 standing for the first 40 yards every time, but was soon a spec in the BMW’s mirror ...

This makes it longer than the old street-legal BMW M5 executive super sedan and wider than the iconic Ferrari Enzo. It is 51.6 inches (1,310 mm) tall and has a 114.8-inch (2,917 mm) long wheelbase.

News News by Brand BMW News BMW M3 and M4 Competition xDrive: 503 HP With Rear-Biased AWD to Match They both hit 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, which is four-tenths quicker than the RWD Comp models. Chris ...

BMW's M4 Competition may not be our favorite-looking sports coupe, but it's certainly among our favorite to drive, thanks to its excellent engine and much-improved chassis dynamics over the old ...

The M4 makes a good noise, too, emitting a bassy, cool straight-six purr that’s best described as quintessentially BMW. Chris Tsui And then there’s something the automaker calls M Drift Analyzer.

Regardless of how you feel about the latest-generation BMW M4, it’s hard to deny that this particular example is one of the finest you’re ever likely to come across.

The M4 Competition coupe starts at $74,700 while the M4 convertible starts at $86,300. BMW's "xDrive" all wheel drive system is standard on the convertible, and it's a $4,100 option on the coupe.