Well, it’s a coupe, which always means that you’re not so bothered about practicality and value for money – correctly so in this case, as it’s a few thousand quid more than the M3 four-door saloon it’s based on (“less car for more money” is why the manufacturers usually make coupes).
The sculptural carbon-fibre seats, trimmed in my example in a garish, tangerine soft leather, are firm, huggy and comfortable – but the car is low-slung and the big side-bolsters make getting in and out an undignified business.
The M1 and M2 red buttons tactically placed on the steering wheel will instantaneously add noise and performance to your adventures, when the moment is right; and both can be set to your own bespoke tastes for suspension, engine response, steering and so on.
It’s also way more expensive – this latest tuned “Competition” version of the M4, albeit with “Track” and a comfort package, pushes its price way past £100,000.
The great thing about the BMW M4 Competition is that it can make an indifferent but enthusiastic amateur feel like they’re a “proper” driver.
