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BMW G82 M4

The coupe version of the S58 story, topped by a CSL that revives the badge with 543 hp, no rear seats and carbon buckets.

BMW G82 M4 — 2021–present

The G82 M4 is the same mechanical package as the G80 in a two-door body with a lower roofline and a stiffer shell. Competition xDrive is the volume car; the base rear-wheel-drive manual is the enthusiast's choice.

At the top sits the M4 CSL: 543 hp, 240 lb lighter than a Competition, no rear seats, carbon buckets, a titanium exhaust and Cup 2 R tires. Only 1,000 were built, and it recorded a 7:20 Nürburgring lap.

The G82's real strength is breadth. It is quiet and comfortable in the softest settings and genuinely intimidating in the hardest, which is a difficult trick for any car to pull off.

Year by year

  • 2021

    Launch with base 473 hp manual and Competition 503 hp automatic, rear-wheel drive only. Carbon roof standard on the coupe.

  • 2022

    Competition xDrive introduced; G83 convertible arrives (xDrive only). Colour palette expands with the Individual programme.

  • 2023–present

    M4 CSL launched in a 1,000-car run. LCI updates follow with new lighting signature and infotainment revisions.

The good and the bad

Positives

  • +S58 has proven both fast and robust with big tuning headroom
  • +Carbon roof standard; superb structural rigidity
  • +xDrive Competition is astonishingly quick in all conditions
  • +Manual available on the base rear-drive car
  • +Enormous configurability across drive modes

Negatives

  • −Styling remains contentious
  • −Heavy for a two-door sports coupe
  • −Convertible loses the carbon roof and gains substantial weight
  • −Carbon bucket seats are a love-or-hate proposition
  • −CSL pricing sits in a different market entirely

Known faults and what they cost

  • Carbon bucket seat cracking$2,000+ per seat

    Inspect the carbon shell around the shoulder bolsters on early cars.

  • Early cooling and sensor campaignsWarranty

    Confirm all recalls and campaigns are closed out for the VIN.

  • Wheel and tire damage$1,200–$3,000

    Low-profile staggered fitment; kerb rash and bent rims are common.

  • Infotainment software faultsSoftware update

    Early builds had connectivity and display bugs, largely resolved by updates.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

  • 01Check all campaigns and software updates are complete
  • 02Ask about tuning and check for evidence of a flash counter increment
  • 03Inspect carbon seats, carbon roof and any exterior carbon for damage
  • 04Verify claimed options — xDrive, ceramics, Track Package — through option codes
  • 05Check brake disc and pad life; M Compound brakes are expensive
  • 06Look for track use evidence on brakes, tires and undertray

Modifications for longevity

  • Oil every 7,500 miles

    Do not follow the extended service indicator on a hard-driven car.

  • Cooling stack inspection

    Annual check of radiators and intercooler, especially on tracked cars.

  • Fluid changes

    Differential and transmission fluid at 30–40k miles on performance-driven cars.

  • Carbon cleaning

    Walnut blasting at 60–80k miles maintains throttle response.

  • Paint protection

    PPF on the nose and rockers; the low front end collects damage.

Modifications for performance

  1. 01Setup and tires

    Correct damper, traction and steering configuration plus modern tires.

  2. 02Stage 1 tune

    560–600 hp with no hardware changes and excellent driveability.

  3. 03Downpipes and intercooler

    620–680 hp with better sustained performance.

  4. 04Big turbos and e85

    700–900+ hp on stock internals with the right supporting hardware.

What they are worth

Competition xDrive coupes dominate supply. Base manual rear-drive cars are rarer and are the ones enthusiasts hunt; convertibles depreciate fastest.

The CSL trades in the collector tier and has held value well. Individual paint and thoughtfully optioned cars resell noticeably better than heavily loaded ones.

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