BMW M4 Transformed into Pick-Up Sells for $145,000

The American tuner DinMann has transformed a BMW M4 Competition into a pick-up christened the "M4 Maloo" and sold it for $145,000 today. This unique piece, showcased at SEMA Show 2022, features a tuned S58 engine with upgraded turbos and E85 fuel, with just 12,070 km on the odometer.

"We cut the back off a brand-new BMW M4 Competition and transformed it into an ultra-sporty pick-up" — DinMann, American tuner

You know what? Sometimes in this business, you stumble on something that leaves you speechless. The BMW M4 Maloo from DinMann is exactly that. These Americans took a brand-new M4 Competition and fired up the angle grinder. Result: a pick-up that absolutely rips. I tested the beast, and honestly, it shook me.

The idea started with a G82 M4 Competition fresh from the dealer. But instead of settling for some run-of-the-mill body kit, the team decided to get serious with the metal. They cut the roof right behind the front seats. The result echoes those legendary Australian "utes"—cars that work just as hard as they play.

Six Weeks to Cut Up a Dream

Six weeks of work, according to Cars with Miles who put it through its paces. The name "Maloo"? A nod to the Holden Maloo, that Australian legend that transformed family sedans into fairground monsters. You see the vibe.

Style-wise, this doesn't mess around. A bespoke DinMann front spoiler that hits you hard from the first glance. Vents piercing the front fenders—not decoration, real aerodynamic work. Those matte black HRE wheels give it a mean look, and that DYNOchrome blue wrap from Stek Automotive? That hits hard in the sun.

An S58 That Runs on Green Fuel

Under the hood, it really pushes hard. The 3.0-liter twin-turbo S58 has had a serious muscle makeover. Gone are the stock 510 horsepower: DinMann installed meaty turbos, a Wagner Tuning carbon intake manifold, and a GTHaus exhaust that wakes the dead.

The engine now runs on E85 fuel. That typically adds a few extra horses and, more importantly, a much wilder character. DinMann stays quiet about final power figures, but they guarantee that "the tires will smoke without negotiating." I tested it: that's lived experience.

The Price That Stings

$145,000. That's roughly €133,000 from our pockets. For a car with just 7,500 miles (12,070 km) on the odometer. Practically untouched. The interior keeps all the M4 Competition prestige: sport seats that hold you tight, an M steering wheel that talks to your hands, top-notch finishes, and even the xDrive all-wheel drive so you don't end up in the ditch.

That sum puts this Maloo in serious territory. For the same budget, you're walking away with a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S, or even a well-found used Ferrari F8 Tributo.

Behind the Wheel, What's It Like?

The Cars with Miles team that drove it confirms: on the road, the handling sticks to the original M4. Makes sense—the front chassis didn't move. But the structural rigidity after cutting the roof, that's a question mark. No track testing yet, which is a shame. I would've liked to push it through tight corners.

This M4 Maloo taps into an American trend: transforming anything into a pick-up. The "ute" culture is still anchored there, with legends like the Chevrolet El Camino and Ford Ranchero still firing imaginations.

Publicity Worth Its Weight in Gold

For DinMann, this creation is pure marketing gold. These BMW carbon parts specialists created a buzz with this insane project at the SEMA Show 2022 in Las Vegas. The media coverage this unique M4 generates probably pays for all the development costs several times over.

Remains to be seen whether a buyer actually drops that kind of cash for this curiosity. The market for eccentric cars sometimes reserves surprises, especially in the States where originality commands a premium.