The new BMW M4 is anything but subtle, with its oversized grilles and bold color choices. However, as people have begun to get used to its design, aero packages are making an appearance. This one is the most extreme we’ve ever seen, the so-called BKSSII widebody by DarwinPRO, specifically designed to fit the G82 Coupe and the G83 convertible, which is beginning to hit the market.
Not many people are familiar with the company, but we know DarwinPRO offers just about the only true widebody kit for the Tesla Model 3 that changes the way the EV looks. Some people hate it, and many will also detest the way this M4 looks.
But not us; we especially love the creativity that went into making the one-off prototype they made to highlight all the parts, though your tuned M4 might not end up looking this unique. The theme they used is clear: models of military aircraft from WWII.
Specifically, the shark mouth design on the side of the car is taken directly from the Curtis P-40 and the “Flying Tigers”. This color is also specific to fighters from that era. But you know how you can tell the BMW is made to look like a toy model? The smaller signs and letters have huge bezels around them, just like the decals you’d have to put on your favorite plastic aircraft as a kid.
M4 widebody kit price and what it includes
DarwinPRO’s BKSSII kit is pretty badly named, but it doesn’t have much competition. There aren’t many widebody kits for the M4, even though it’s one of the quickest BMWs ever produced. Car and Driver recently found that when fitted with xDrive, this thing can compete with Ferrari and McLaren.
Anyway, the package costs $9,580 but can be cheaper if you don’t want the actual widebody bits. At first glance, this doesn’t even look like it’s been widened, but that’s because the front fenders are all-new rather than flares that bolt in.
The front bumper has also been completely redesigned and now integrates deeper intakes with a geometric design, plus carbon-fiber wings. It’s almost like looking at a race car, especially with those yellow-tinted headlights (which are illegal in many countries).
Down the sides, we have a pair of side skirts with more carbon trim, ending with wide fenders which are attached to the back. The point here is to have a reversible transformation that doesn’t require the M4’s fenders to be cut, like with a Liberty Walk Supra.
At the rear, this fighter jet extracts air through new scoops in the widebody bumper. It also has a more complicated diffuser and a large wing bolted directly to its trunk. The kit apparently even comes with exhaust tips.
