It’s been somewhat over a 12 months since BMW gave the 4 Sequence Gran Coupe and i4 a Life Cycle Impulse. Nonetheless, there have been no {hardware} adjustments for the sporty electrical model, the i4 M50. The M Efficiency-badged EV continued with 536 horsepower and 586 pound-feet (795 Newton-meters) of torque. Just a few months later, Bmwblog solely reported on the potential of a extra highly effective I4 m60. Now, it’s formally right here. Nicely, nearly.
The i4 M60 quietly appeared on the corporate’s Dutch web site earlier than its formal debut. Whereas the automotive isn’t configurable but, it’s listed in a desk alongside different variations. Sarcastically, the I4 m50 remains to be proven, although it’s solely a matter of time earlier than BMW phases out the older M Efficiency mannequin. Its alternative delivers 593 hp, a rise of 57 hp. Torque stays unchanged at 586 pound-feet (795 Newton-meters).
The added energy trims two-tenths of a second off the dash time. The brand new i4 M60 now reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill in 3.7 seconds. As earlier than, prime velocity stays electronically restricted to 140 mph (225 km/h). Past energy and efficiency, there are different updates value mentioning for BMW M’s best-selling automotive for 3 consecutive years.
In accordance with BMW’s Dutch web site, the i4 M60 achieves a WLTP vary of 432 to 551 kilometers (268 to 342 miles). That’s a blended bag: the earlier mannequin had the next minimal vary of 469 kilometers (291 miles) however a decrease most of 513 kilometers (319 miles). Notably, the battery’s web capability stays unchanged at 81.1 kWh, as does the utmost DC charging energy of 205 kW.
The brand new model’s vitality consumption is barely greater, at 21–16.6 kWh/100 km, in comparison with 19.7–17.9 kWh/100 km within the outgoing mannequin. One minor change is a 5-kilogram (11-pound) weight discount. In its Dutch configuration, the brand new electrical M Efficiency 4 Sequence Gran Coupe weighs 2,285 kg (5,037 lbs).
There’s additionally a slight enchancment in charging velocity. In 10 minutes, the i4 M60 can add sufficient cost for 141 to 185 kilometers (88 to 115 miles), whereas the outgoing mannequin managed 135 to 175 kilometers (84 to 109 miles). Once more, these figures are based mostly on the WLTP take a look at cycle. Since BMW is already updating regional web sites to incorporate the i4 M60, an official reveal is probably going imminent.
Particular due to Peter for sending us the tip!
