BMW F82 M4 and F83 M4 Convertible: years, specs and history (2015–2020)

BMW F82 M4 at a glance

BMW F82 M4 history

When BMW split the 3 Series coupe and convertible off as the 4 Series, the two-door M3 became the M4. BMW revealed the M4 Coupe alongside the F80 M3 Sedan in December 2013; it went on sale in the US as a 2015 model in early summer 2014 at $65,125 including $925 destination, and the F83 convertible followed.

The M4 shares the F80 M3’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six, rated 425 hp and 406 lb-ft, with a standard 6-speed manual or optional 7-speed M DCT. The 444-hp Competition Package arrived in spring 2016, and two track-focused specials followed: the water-injected M4 GTS and the M4 CS.[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Body styles and chassis codes

BMW F82 M4 specs by variant

US-market output, gearboxes, BMW-claimed 0–60 mph times, weight and launch MSRP for every BMW F82 M4 variant we could source.[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6],[7]

0–60 mph figures are BMW-claimed unless marked † (instrumented magazine test). "—" means we could not confirm the figure from a primary source. MSRP is US base price at launch, excluding destination. Many BMWs are electronically limited to 130 or 155 mph; see trim notes.

Compare every generation side by side on our BMW M4 specs page or with the BMW trim comparison tool.

Competition packages and special editions

• Competition Package (2016–2020)444 hp; $5,500 on the coupe and $5,000 on the convertible.
• M4 GTS (2016)Water-injected, 493 hp and 442 lb-ft, M DCT only, BMW-claimed 0–60 mph in 3.7 s, 189.5 mph governed and 3,610 lb. About 700 built worldwide, roughly 300 for the US.
• M4 CS (2018)454 hp and 442 lb-ft, M DCT only, BMW-claimed 0–60 mph in 3.8 s.

Sources:[3],[4],[5]

What changed from the E92 M3 coupe

1. NameThe two-door M car became the M4, following BMW’s new 4 Series naming.
2. EngineThe 414-hp S65 V8 gave way to the 425-hp, 406 lb-ft S55 twin-turbo six.
3. WeightBMW quoted the M4 Coupe at about 80 kg (176 lb) lighter than a comparably equipped predecessor.
4. ConvertibleThe F83 kept a folding hardtop, like the E93.

Sources:[1],[2]

BMW F82 M4 known issues and recalls

• Driveshaft slip-joint or flange connection may fail

  NHTSA recall 18V-713 · 2015–2017

  BMW recalled 2016–2017 M3 sedans and M4 coupes and convertibles, including the M4 GTS, because the connection between the driveshaft and its flange can fail, cutting drive to the rear wheels. An earlier 2015 campaign (15V-782) covered cars whose driveshaft slip joint may have been built without grease. Dealers replace or repair the driveshaft.[8],[9]

NHTSA recall check by model year: 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2020. Recalls apply by VIN, so confirm completed work for the specific car.

Symptoms and what to check for each item are on our BMW M3 and M4 known issues page.

What to check before you buy a BMW F82 M4

• Confirm coupe or convertible, gearbox and Competition Package on the factory build record.
• Run the VIN for the driveshaft recalls that cover this generation (18V-713, including the M4 GTS, and 15V-782 for some 2015 cars).
• On a GTS or CS, verify the model on the VIN and build record rather than from aero parts, which are sold separately.
• Ask whether the engine software has been modified; a tuned car no longer matches the factory ratings.