BMW 4 Series Coupe: 3-Door Version of the 3 Series

Called BMW 4 Series Coupe, and is the version with 3-door body of the BMW 3 Series. Replaces both the BMW 3 Series Coupé, which is bigger. It will go on sale later this year, with three engines and power between 184 and 306 hp.

It is the first time that BMW changed the designation of the series for sporty versions of its midsize sedan, with which it shares mechanical basis. There is also increased with the saloon aesthetic differentiation, which already hinted when BMW introduced the BMW Concept Series 4 late last year, which retains almost 95 percent less bad-except-air intakes and design area leaks in the back.

As happened with the sedan, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is larger than the BMW 3 Series Coupé is replacing. Regarding the current BMW 3 Series sedan is 2 inches in length and width -4.46 and 1.83 meters respectively, and is four inches shorter -1.38 meters, maintaining the wheelbase of 1,810 mm. The boot capacity is 445 liters, compared to 480 for the sedan.

According to BMW, the new 4 Series Coupe is the full range model of the German brand with the center of gravity is located below the height of 500 mm. Also reduced the weight up to 45 kg over the 3 Series Coupe, and the drag coefficient is 0.28.
The engines of the BMW 4 Series Coupe

For its launch in October BMW 4 Series Coupe will come with three engines. The BMW 435i Coupe equipped with the six-cylinder petrol engine with 306 hp, while the BMW 428i Coupe also uses the four-cylinder petrol with 245 hp, both with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. The option will be the BMW 420d diesel 4-cylinder with 184 hp. These engines are the same and agree with the power currently used by the BMW 3 Series Sedan.

All engines come standard gearbox six-speed manual, but optionally can be mounted 8-speed automatic transmission. The petrol versions will also have an option of xDrive AWD BMW.

A little later the release, but also in 2013, the range will be expanded with the BMW 430d Coupé to 258 hp, BMW 435d Coupe 313 hp and the BMW 420i Coupe 184 hp.
The interior of the Series 4 Coupe

The dashboard design is identical to the BMW 3 Series. The seats of the rear seats can be folded in proportion 40/20/40, and there will be three equipment lines, Sport Line, Modern Line and Luxury Line, and M Sport Kit As specific features, the seats have a sportier design.

No new product at the supply of multimedia systems or driving aids, which can be the same as in the BMW 3 Series sedan. Optional LED headlights emphasize with automatic high beams, parking assistance system, the panoramic view from cameras that monitor what is happening around the vehicle, active cruise control function "stop and go" system or instrumentation antiatropellos projected on the windshield Head-Up Display.

BMW 4 Series Coupe, First Name

Direct descendant of the BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept, the new 4 Series Coupe changes name to come and replace the 3 Series Coupe.

Here's one that was announced at the Detroit show in January by the concept of the same name. You can not really say that this new 4 Series Coupe is a surprise, taking every feature the prototype from which it derives and already seen without camouflage in March during an advertising shoot.

Yet it is here about a new name for BMW, designating the cut based on 3 Series Sedan, the even numbers are now devolved to cut crossovers, coupes and convertibles. We'll have to get used to it. But a closer look to see if replacing the current 3 Series Coupé wins the exchange.
Extra character

Wider and with a longer wheelbase than the latter, it has a slimmer line. The impression is confirmed with a strong line of elusiveness on the checkout line, as she dug through the air splits. Flows which are also, as in past productions of the Bavarian brand (3 Series GT, the new X5), redirected by AirBreather, name given to the gills located behind the wheel arches to reduce aerodynamic drag.

If this series 4 Coupe wants a little more aggressive than its predecessor, it retains a chic style cut three doors, ready to play on tour in the afternoon, and take you to the opera in the evening.
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Inside, however, it remains in the BMW standards with the same as the sedan or wagon 3 Series presentation. It will probably get the side of the M Sport package to add a bit of whimsy in this cabin, certainly feature and very well done, but a bit boring.

Regarding modularity, which is never the strong points of a coupe, BMW is expected to release an optional folding rear seats, individual. The seatbacks fold in a 40/20/40 ratio, the central segment of the file giving a ski hatch. However the boot volume of 460 liters pass on the 3 Series Coupe 445L this Series 4 Coupe.
From 184 to 306 hp

Finally, discover the engines planned for this newcomer. At its launch in the wake of the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, customers will have the choice between a 4-cylinder petrol 428i (2 liters, 245 horsepower) and a "six-line" 435i (3 liters, 306 horsepower) and a 420d diesel four-cylinder, 2-liter and developing 184hp. Should follow the 420i (181HP), 430d (254ch) and 435D (309ch).

BMW 4 Series Coupe and Convertible, Caught with Little Camouflage

The BMW 4 Series Coupe and Convertible finalize putting them ahead of the start of the production phase. The two German prototypes have been caught almost naked. Do not miss the photos of the new BMW 4 Series BMW 4 Series Coupe and Convertible.

A few days ago hunted to BMW 4 Series Coupe M-package-with virtually no camouflage. However, in the new 'photos stolen' now circulating the web that appears is the BMW 4 Series Convertible accompanying his brother coupe. On the website of our fellow Worldcarfans.com can see the new photos of the BMW 4 Series Convertible.

Based on these images that appears virtually BMW 4 Series Convertible will be discovered can see how the final version of the German model. The part before the pillar is similar to the coupe, the waist line seems lower and flatter trunk. The hard, reminiscent of the Series 3 will have three parts shrink.

Although still not confirmed the mechanics of BMW Series 4, rumors suggest that will be the 2.0 TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder and the 3.0 245 hp six-cylinder and 306 hp. Both will be available with a manual six-speed automatic another eight. By the way, the BMW Series 4 will be marketed as well as rear-wheel drive with four-wheel drive xDrive.

In these other pictures you can see the BMW 4 Series Coupe almost without camouflage. Specifically, the model is a BMW 435i with sports bumpers, 19-inch wheels and 407 model headlights with LED technology. This BMW comes with a much more personal than the BMW 3 Series and, above all, with a sportier aesthetic. Certainly, if we consider the BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept, with which illustrate this article, you can check the progress in the aesthetics of this car.

The BMW Series 4 has Arrived

The BMW Series 4 has arrived. Worthy successor to the BMW 3 Series Coupe, the new BMW sports sedan remarks more, if possible, the sportiness of the brand.

The BMW Series 4 is here. After being allowed to see in prototype form with the BMW Series 4 Concept at the 2013 Detroit finally know him as a production model. The 4 of this series come to emphasize not only the fourth generation of BMW sports sedan, but also the growth of the BMW 3 Series Coupe, from which it derives.

The design of the BMW Series 4 has, undeniably, the company BMW, and is that enough to nose out, to see that double double grille and round headlights, and know what we are talking brand. Mind you, his sportsmanship is even more highlighted, and highlight details like the gills of separate front wings.

As you can see, the front of the BMW Series 4 maintains the design of new BMW 3 Series.

The measures of the BMW Series 4 result in the car's sporty character: grows 26 mm long (4,638 mm), with 50 mm Battle (2,810 mm), 43 mm wider (1,825 mm) and 16 mm lower ( 1.362 mm). In its design, 100% BMW, highlights its characteristic grille, its twin headlights, while its sporty character is further emphasized.

Their sports line is highlighted with the 43 mm wide it has with respect to the 3 Series.

The engine range of BMW Series 4 will consist of turbocharged four to six cylinders. Thus, three engines initially reach: 2.0-liter turbodiesel 184 hp in the 420d, the 4-cylinder 2.0 liter turbocharged 245 hp in the 428i and turbocharged inline 6-cylinder 3.0-liter and 306 hp in the 435i. Later, arrive three: one 184 hp 2.0 petrol for the 420i, and 6-cylinder 258 hp turbo diesel (430d) and 313 hp (435d). The standard transmission is manual 6 changes except for the 430d and 435d, which could mount an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The BMW Series 4 grows 26 mm long (4,638 mm) over its predecessor.

We've been waiting the arrival of BMW Series 4, and much has been written about it. In fact, recently were hunted without much camouflage the BMW 4 Series Coupe and Convertible. In the images, appears virtually BMW 4 Series Convertible will be discovered can see how the final version of the German model.

This fall come the 420i versions Coupé and 435d Coupé 430d Coupe.