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BMW M3 and M4 on-track at Road America (pictures)

To debut its new sports sedan and coupe, plus the new GoPro integration BMW chose the high-speed, horsepower-loving track of Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens got his start writing professionally while still in school in the mid '90s, and since then has covered topics ranging from business process management to video game development to automotive technology.
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BMW M3 and M4
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BMW M3 and M4

This year, the M3 and M4 are split, with the M4 being the two-door, and the M3 the three-door.

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BMW M3 and M4

A BMW M4 on track at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, sporting a GoPro on the roof.

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BMW M3 and M4

The change in names, from M3 to M4, brings the car more in-line with BMW's other series.

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BMW M3 and M4

Lines are mostly the same, but the rear fenders are quite a bit different on the two cars. The coupe a bit more subtle, the sedan having more pronounced fender flares.

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BMW M3 and M4

BMW was kind enough to line up a selection of both to test out.

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BMW M3 and M4

Carbon fiber roof? Yes, standard on both cars.

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BMW M3 and M4

Big, composite brakes are an option. They proved very capable in the hard braking zones at Road America.

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BMW M3 and M4

The interior is a good mix of comfort, sportiness, and technology.

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BMW M3 and M4

A selection of colors is available. White may not be the most stain-friendly, but it sure looks clean when new.

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BMW M3 and M4

BMW's familiar iDrive interface is here, connecting a large LCD on the dash.

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BMW M3 and M4

Yes, of course the seats say M3.

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BMW M3 and M4

Carbon fiber highlights an option in the interior.

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BMW M3 and M4

A new, turbocharged V-6 engine has minimal turbo lag, and dig that carbon fiber strut support.

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