The current sound is almost akin to a loud thud, making it hard to believe that folks are missing upshifts or wanting a louder transition. The M3’s startup isn’t exactly quiet as is, but it’s also no rumbling Hellcat.Īdditionally, owners of the Competition models with the eight-speed automatic transmission will find “clearer audio confirmation of gear changes and changes in shifting loads.” We suspect that the clearer gear change audio means that each shift will be accompanied by a louder bang of sorts. BMW says that owners “will be inspired by a refinement of the sound when starting the engine.” We asked BMW exactly what that means - and will update upon receiving an answer - but our best guess is that the initial startup will be louder and more drama-filled than before. We suspect that M3 and M4 owners are wondering how this update will change their cars, and BMW offers us a short description of what’s going on. Instead, it’s software that changes the synthesized sound playing over the speakers in the cabin. Of course, this software update doesn’t do anything to the noise playing out the M cars’ quad tailpipes. BMW just announced that it’s sending out an over-the-air software update to the BMW M3 and M4 that will change the way they sound. Here is yet another reminder about how digital modern cars are these days.
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