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2016 BMW M4 GTS specifications

Build WBS4S9C3-G · 3L 6cyl · Rear-wheel drive · Coupe

Explore the specifications recorded for VIN pattern WBS4S9C3-G. Start here to understand this version, then check the full VIN for an individual car.

NHTSA vPIC decode · Pattern-level specifications

  • Decoded Sep 9, 2026
  • 24 known VINs
  • 3 listings reported active
Stylized illustration of a coupe body type
Coupe body style · generic illustration, not this exact model
Engine
3L 6cyl
Power
493 hp
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Body
Coupe, 2-door
Weight class
Class 1

The recorded specifications for this pattern are consolidated on 2016 BMW M4 GTS 3L 6cyl Coupe (99 vehicles). That page carries the full record.

The essentials, explained

Engine, transmission & body specifications

As filed by BMW with NHTSA for this VIN pattern. Fields the filing does not record are left out entirely — a missing row means no recorded value, not a missing feature.

Engine

Displacement
3 L
Cylinders
6
Engine model
493 hp 3l i6
Horsepower
493 hp
Fuel type
Gasoline

Drivetrain

Drive type
Rear-wheel drive

Body & chassis

Body class
Coupe
NHTSA body type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
2
Series
4-Series
Manufacturer
BMW M GMBH

Weight rating

GVWR class
Class 1
GVWR
6,000 lb or less

Gross vehicle weight rating is the loaded ceiling set by the manufacturer, not the car's own weight.

How this VIN pattern is read

A 17-character VIN carries two kinds of information: what was built, and which one it is. This page is the first kind — the nine highlighted positions.

VIN positions 1 through 8 read WBS4S9C3 and position 10 reads G. Those nine characters define this build. Position 9 and positions 11 through 17 describe the check digit, assembly plant and production sequence; they are not part of this pattern.

Positions Characters What they encode
1–3 WBS BMW M GMBH · World manufacturer identifier
4–8 4S9C3 Model, body style, engine and restraint system
9 × Check digit — computed per vehicle, not part of the build
10 G Model year — 2016
11 × Assembly plant
12–17 ×××××× Production sequence number, unique to each vehicle

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Recall status

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Condition & equipment

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One configuration · Connected vehicle records

This pattern belongs to a shared specification guide

WBS4S9C3-G has the same recorded specifications as the primary pattern below. The specifications, prices and VIN records on this page describe this selected pattern.

123 known VINs across 2 patterns. Counts reflect each pattern’s latest recorded snapshot.

Prices above are separate samples for each pattern. They have not been averaged into a configuration-wide price.

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24 known VINs for this pattern

Every VIN we have decoded to WBS4S9C3-G is associated with this pattern in our records. Shared specifications do not mean shared history, condition or installed options.

  • 24 Known VINs
  • 3 Listings reported active

Neighboring configurations

Other factory configurations of the M4, each with its own recorded specifications. The set is fixed by the VIN patterns themselves, so it does not shuffle as prices or inventory move.

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Useful answers, without the guesswork

2016 BMW M4: specification questions

What engine code is recorded for WBS4S9C3-G?

The recorded engine model is 493 hp 3l i6. This is pattern-level data; confirm the installed engine on a vehicle that may have been modified.

Is this an original window sticker?

No. This page summarizes decoded VIN-pattern specifications. An original sticker or build record is needed to verify the optional equipment of a particular car.

Are the known VINs a production total?

No. These are VINs observed in our records. The count does not establish total production or rarity.

Does a missing specification mean the feature is absent?

No. Missing fields mean that a value is not recorded in this decode. Check the individual vehicle and its manufacturer documentation.

Where this data comes from

Specification fields are decoded from the manufacturer's filings in the NHTSA vPIC database, keyed on VIN positions 1–8 and 10. We publish the filed values as they stand and leave out anything the filing does not record.

Vehicle counts come from the 24 VINs of this build we have seen in dealer inventory. They are a sample of the road population, not a production figure.

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Pattern decode updated September 9, 2026.