There's a new range-topping version of our reigning Convertible of the Year with 503bhp 🤯 And we've driven it...
BMW is clearly aware of these drawbacks, though, and has done everything possible to make the new M4 Convertible as focused as possible. For starters, unlike its leaden predecessor, it gets a soft top that is said to be 40% lighter than the old car’s retractable hardtop, while the rear suspension has been tweaked to cope with the weight increase over the coupe – 150kg if you’re wondering. Even the underbody has been heavily reinforced to increase rigidity.
Of course, when driven back to back with the coupe, there are small but noticeable differences. Really rough roads do send slight shudders through the cabriolet’s steering wheel and the brakes don’t quite have the urgent stopping power of the coupe but judged against its peers, this really is as capable as four-seat convertibles get.
As for straight-line performance, it might be 0.2 seconds slower to 62mph than the coupe at 3.7 seconds, but it’s impossible to feel that difference in the real world. In fact, with the roof down acceleration is more visceral – with the exhaust in M mode the straight-six engine sounds crisper and more characterful than it does in the coupe. And with the benefit of all-wheel drive for the first time, you can confidently deploy all 503bhp regardless of the conditions.
Speaking of the weather, if you get caught in a sudden downpour, you’ll be pleased to learn that the roof can be raised at speeds of up to 31mph. With the roof up wind noise is surprisingly muted even at motorway speeds and with it dropped there is a surprising lack of buffeting. Indeed, it’s so calm behind the wheel that we’re not convinced BMW’s optional £350 wind deflector is worth it – especially when you can’t have people in the rear seats with it fitted.
Getting into the rear seats involves squeezing through a relatively narrow gap, but the same is true of all four-seat convertibles. Once you’re in, you’ll actually find more leg room than in a 911 Convertible or. With the roof up taller adults will need to cower slightly or put up with their head resting on the ceiling, but a couple of six-footers will be comfortable enough in the back as long as the journey isn’t too long.
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