While they rely on the same basic high - strength steel platform structure as the standard 3 - and 4 - series, the new M3 and M4 receive a largely bespoke chassis with reduced ride height and noticeably wider tracks, which have increased by 1.3 inches up front and 0.7 inch at the rear to 62.2 inches and 63.1 inches respectively to provide BMW's latest in a long line of M cars with a sporting stance. (autoweek.com)
Gone are the platform sharing controversies; instead, we have a completely bespoke chassis setup that's designed to blend comfort and refinement with taut body control and the most dynamic handling characteristics of any car in this segment. (carbuzz.com)
The new BMW M5 comes with bespoke chassis technology whose construction and set - up are defined by extensive expertise from the race track. (bmwblog.com)