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2021 M-MODEL began life in the late ‘80s twin-turbocharged six cylinder engine’s
BMW’S MOST POPULAR AND ENDURING
intricate cooling system under high duress.
as a high-strung, lightweight, buzzy
The optional M Carbon exterior package
BMW homologation special. Since, The M3 has does add a suite of carbon fiber details to
the exterior, but true diehards are little-
grown into a powerful, sophisticated,
bothered by the competition’s opinion on
luxurious sedan, and sprouted a mechanical
twin—the M4 coupe. Despite growing in
their car’s aesthetics while behind the wheel.
M3 both size and capability, the model has never Alas, the pursuit of purity does bring some
strayed far from its enthusiast-pleasing
minor drawbacks. For durability purposes,
roots, continuously refining the fun-spirited,
& M4 ready-to-go attitude of the original. the 6-speed base models are limited to
473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque.
This is why, in the year 2021, discerning
Fortunately, those hell-bent on eclipsing
drivers can walk into the Braman BMW
the 500 hp figure can take advantage of the
West Palm Beach or Braman BMW Jupiter
models—which are also available with
showroom and clutch-kick their way out 8-gear automatic available on Competition
in a brand-new M3 or M4 equipped with optional M-Specific xDrive all-wheel-drive.
a manual transmission. Better yet, it is
standard equipment for both. Large digital screens for gauges and
infotainment communicate vitals to the
In fact, nearly every aspect of the 2021 BMW driver, who can select to spend time confined
M3 and M4 could be read as a love note in stylish, performance-oriented carbon
to driving buffs. The much-scrutinized fiber buckets, complete with pre-fabricated
front nostrils are the purest expression of slots for a racing harness.
function over form—designed to feed the

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