/Drive Channel Video - "M4 - Everything You Need To Know" Interview with Biermann

Damasconian · 10-31-2014, 11:20 AM

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Spinelli's interview with BMW Technical head of M Albert Beirmann shed some great information on this current model, but they discuss every single one. He's been with BMW for 31 years and really explains why these cars are so special. It's a very technical conversation.

dkhm3 · 11-01-2014, 01:04 AM

Having trouble embedding it-

Here is the link:

ok it works. enjoy!

solstice · 11-01-2014, 01:37 AM

Thanks for posting!

I just want to say thank you Mr Biermann and I hope you stay with M for a long time. Goal achieved, the car is truly a balanced athletic M package which is a joy to drive. Keep working on the steering feel though

Hearing him talking about the E46's suspension and how people said it was too stiff but they ( M ) loved it explains why the F80's suspension is stiffer than the E9X and why Biermann drives a passive suspension M4. I myself love firm passive suspensions so thanks again!

I just wish M could see a business case for both FI and NA models of M3 cars just as Porsche do for their 911 GT cars. It would be nice to have the option even if I love both types when executed as well as the NA M3s and now the FI F8Xs.

huatian · 11-01-2014, 09:12 AM

Great Video, learned something.

Powaup · 11-01-2014, 10:25 AM

Thanks for sharing. Gonna drive my car today. Even though it's raining

jewels · 11-01-2014, 08:14 PM

Excellent video...I could have listened to him for hours

ihc95 · 11-02-2014, 06:24 PM

It's always a joy to see engineers passionate about their work.

SapphireSiC · 11-02-2014, 10:45 PM

I enjoyed listening to cars launching in the background between the 8:00-10:00 minute mark. The exhaust sound is growing on me especially in car at about the 4K rpm mark.

M4isKing · 11-03-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Powaup

Thanks for sharing. Gonna drive my car today. Even though it's raining

thats the best time! ha

M3ichael · 11-03-2014, 11:50 AM

BOOM!!! Mind blown...

spritle1010 · 11-03-2014, 12:03 PM

Road America is such a great track, it also has the ability to test any car in all areas. Huge braking zones, long straights, high speed corners as well as the carousel. A true gem as well as a classic American race track. At most lapping events there, BMW M models make up the majority of cars. His interview really makes is obvious why that would be the case.

chaddeus · 11-03-2014, 12:19 PM

Jewels you said it bud....

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Excellent video...I could have listened to him for hours

RocketBoots · 11-03-2014, 12:26 PM

Diver · 11-03-2014, 01:47 PM

Interesting stuff.

nachob · 11-03-2014, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by solstice

Thanks for posting!

I just want to say thank you Mr Biermann and I hope you stay with M for a long time. Goal achieved, the car is truly a balanced athletic M package which is a joy to drive. Keep working on the steering feel though

Hearing him talking about the E46's suspension and how people said it was too stiff but they ( M ) loved it explains why the F80's suspension is stiffer than the E9X and why Biermann drives a passive suspension M4. I myself love firm passive suspensions so thanks again!

I just wish M could see a business case for both FI and NA models of M3 cars just as Porsche do for their 911 GT cars. It would be nice to have the option even if I love both types when executed as well as the NA M3s and now the FI F8Xs.

Big fan of the firm passive M suspension and cool to see that the M big cheese prefers it too!

4corners · 11-03-2014, 02:48 PM

That chick doing the interview has a deep voice.

davesaddiction · 11-03-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 4corners

That chick doing the interview has a deep voice.

ES_TRADER · 11-03-2014, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solstice

Thanks for posting!

I just want to say thank you Mr Biermann and I hope you stay with M for a long time. Goal achieved, the car is truly a balanced athletic M package which is a joy to drive. Keep working on the steering feel though

Hearing him talking about the E46's suspension and how people said it was too stiff but they ( M ) loved it explains why the F80's suspension is stiffer than the E9X and why Biermann drives a passive suspension M4. I myself love firm passive suspensions so thanks again!

I just wish M could see a business case for both FI and NA models of M3 cars just as Porsche do for their 911 GT cars. It would be nice to have the option even if I love both types when executed as well as the NA M3s and now the FI F8Xs.

Isn't adaptive M suspension supposed to be stiffer than passive?

Maddict3 · 11-03-2014, 04:15 PM

cool video

Green///Hell · 11-03-2014, 05:06 PM

Amen

DCG · 11-03-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by solstice

Thanks for posting!

I just want to say thank you Mr Biermann and I hope you stay with M for a long time.

Awesome interview. Wow 31 years of taking BMW's bread & butter car and upping the anti within restraints of the base model. Passion, understanding and balance!

I would like to see the anti upped even more in regards to fit & finish and ergonomics in the M4 & M3 interiors compared to the 3 & 4 Series base models, more like the M6 interior. And even more sleek and aggressive exterior designs especially with flaring the rear wheel arches and cooler BSS style rim designs at least with the M4.

By the way please fix the non-functioning, non-existing CFP Roof Rack mounting on the M4.

Next up on the to-do-list is to produce a X4M!

aajami · 11-03-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ES_TRADER

Quote:

Originally Posted by solstice

Thanks for posting!

I just want to say thank you Mr Biermann and I hope you stay with M for a long time. Goal achieved, the car is truly a balanced athletic M package which is a joy to drive. Keep working on the steering feel though

Hearing him talking about the E46's suspension and how people said it was too stiff but they ( M ) loved it explains why the F80's suspension is stiffer than the E9X and why Biermann drives a passive suspension M4. I myself love firm passive suspensions so thanks again!

I just wish M could see a business case for both FI and NA models of M3 cars just as Porsche do for their 911 GT cars. It would be nice to have the option even if I love both types when executed as well as the NA M3s and now the FI F8Xs.

Isn't adaptive M suspension supposed to be stiffer than passive?

In its stiffest setting, yeah.

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solstice Major General 5457 Rep 7,037 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting! I just want to say thank you Mr Biermann and I hope you stay with M for a long time. Goal achieved, the car is truly a balanced athletic M package which is a joy to drive. Keep working on the steering feel though Hearing him talking about the E46's suspension and how people said it was too stiff but they ( M ) loved it explains why the F80's suspension is stiffer than the E9X and why Biermann drives a passive suspension M4. I myself love firm passive suspensions so thanks again! I just wish M could see a business case for both FI and NA models of M3 cars just as Porsche do for their 911 GT cars. It would be nice to have the option even if I love both types when executed as well as the NA M3s and now the FI F8Xs.
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