2021 BMW M4: The manual changes everything.

MotoMan drives some rare in today’s day and age: an almost 500 HP car with a manual transmission! In this combination TECH REVIEW, FIRST DRIVE REVIEW and a round of our famous #OptionsGame of the 2021 BMW M4 Manual, MotoMan learns this combination is more about personality than brute force.


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[wesleywalls]

I love the involvement of manual transmissions so much that I’d be willing to give up +/- 30HP and +/- 70 ft-lbs of torque, but just barely. I mean, what gives with the odd pairing of just one transmission choice per model? It makes almost zero sense. Props to Cadillac’s upcoming Blackwings for a no compromise 6 speed manual. Oh, and a V8!

[curtr.]

When I first heard about these vehicles coming out I was so excited about the thought of a manual, AWD, 500 hp M3. To me it sounded like the perfect winter car. Then of course they decided not offer it like that. So I went from a serious buyer to just a enthusiast who likes learning about the new M3/4 but no longer desires one. Thanks for the videos! I love watching you do similar cars because you bring up some of the best talking points.

[JoeAchilles]

Wish we got the manual in the UK! Great video as always 👌🏼

[damelo_]

I hate that grill with a passion but would still buy this car just for the manual. BMW, you’ve redeemed yourself.

[GY]

I kinda symphatize with the new M4 cuz I also have a face that’s an acquired taste but I have a good personality and I’m sometimes fun

[guitjammin]

I agree with you that BMW likely made a marketing decision to only offer the non-competition with a manual. However, I think you simply prefer the M3's muscular looks overall as do most reviews, so your future comparison should be between the two versions of the M3(Competition vs Standard) and then decide if that slight difference in HP and Torque is really noticeable? I'm guessing you wouldn't really miss it with the Standard M-3.

[ludviglag]

Sir, you left me confused, for the first time in one of your otherwise very good videos.
So please explain to me again why exactly is the Competition better if it gives you the transmission option you consider inferior to the manual?
Is it 30 more horsepower or are there other technical differences (you didn't mention) or what?
Because if that would be the case, with all due respect, I am willing to hazard a guess that you wouldn't know the difference if not being told.
I am earnestly curious to get a clarification, please.

[MattNis]

Dsg seems better. They advertise 1/10 of a second shifts but here it takes you like 2 seconds. What’s the point? Previously manual was better than the power robbing slush box but no power loss with modern dsg. Even launch is available

[ahmadismail]

Love the camera angle during test driving.

[aoamchart]

For the cost of this thing, the M2CS just plainly seems like the better choice all around. This new design is getting way too big as well. Sure, the new engine is a little bit better, but the tuning on the M2CS S55 is outstanding.

[marcovanni]

You preview the best sports cars on your channel; man I miss driving a manual and burn some rubber on Ist gear lol. Whatz up with the Porsche that is always there in the background :))

[_el_nino]

Great videos as always. Would you mind including metric conversions for the rest of us in the world. Maybe a little caption at the bottom of the screen, if you dont want to say it. Keep up the good work. Cheers

[jimmyl.bakerjr.]

When I first saw the M4...that nose!!! So, wifey and I went to the BMW dealership and looked at one. It's not too bad, but if I would buy one, it would have to be BLACK. I still like my 5 series, so until it's time to change...I'll just look. Great video as always.

[ernestoruiz]

He’s driving down Topanga Canyon Blvd heading to Malibu

[wlifting]

Nice piece! Which other car has 500 horse and Manual transmission you are referring to?

[buildindian]

They should have used the DCT because the manual will never shift as quickly and the ZF auto is notoriously slow although smoother..
F80 feels like a true drivers car, nimbler, lighter and quicker stopping power...maybe slower but with a few tweaks it can easily outrun the stock g80 and I love the sound of that dct shifting..

[jackmaclean]

For whatever reason, I short-changed this guy immediately. However I am blown away by his downshifts and clutch work.

[sidelnie]

Correction: The standard wheel setup is also staggered, not 19 inch...it's 18 in the front and 19 in the rear.

Would you take the M3/M4 Base with a manual or Competition with an automatic? If these were the only choices?

[rexvaughn]

Excellent video. Do you find this a more fun engaging car to drive than the c8 you reviewed? For this $100k price point what would be your vehicle of choice for a day carving the canyons? Keep up the excellent work I always look forward to your videos.

[JusBThankful]

Nose is really growing on me, and I really hated it at first. It imparts a unique character unlike anything else on the road, and there are some heritage design cues from 70-90's performance BMW's that shines through.