MoneywebDRIVE Issue 5 | Page 13

and much less if you cruise. It’s a very efficient engine at part throttle openings, but making 317 kW takes lots of energy, and that means burning lots of fuel! Despite the extra weight of the convertible, this car still has an unmatched dynamism. It’s not as relaxing to drive as, say, a Mercedes C63, but it has a rapier-like feel that is wonderfully involving. From the moment you grip that steering wheel – this is BMW’s first attempt at an electric assist for the M3 and M4’s steering system, and in fact it’s better than the hydraulic system it replaced – y