New 4 Series - Photos + Spec

[CocoPops]

Availability / Production

Coupe production begins July 2013
Convertible production begins November 2013
Coupe arrives in showrooms August-September, convertible arrives in showrooms December-January


Powertrains / Models (U.S.)

428i
2.0L turbo inline 4 cylinder (N20)
240 hp @ 5000 RPM / 255 lb-ft torque @ 1250-4800 RPM
0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
435i
3.0L TwinPower (twin-scroll) Turbo inline 6 cylinder (N55)
300 hp @ 5800 RPM / 300 lb-ft torque @ 1200-5000 RPM
0-60 mph: 5.3 sec


Physicals / Curb Weight / Construction

Length: 182.6 in / 4,638 mm (1 inch longer than E92 Coupe)
Width: 71.9 in / 1,825 mm (1.7 inches wider than E92 Coupe)
Height: 53.6 in / 1,362 mm (0.6 inches lower than E92 Coupe)
Wheelbase: 110.6 in / 2,810 mm (2 inches longer than E92 Coupe)
Front track: 110.6 in / 1,545 mm (1.8 inches wider than E92 Coupe)
Rear track: 62.7 in / 1,593 mm (3.1 inches wider than E92 Coupe)
Weight: Between 44 pounds (20kg) and 99 pounds (45kg) lighter than predecessor E92, depending on engine and equipment
Cd (drag coefficient): 0.28 (same as current E92 M3 Coupe)
Center of gravity: below 20 inches (500mm) - lowest CoG of any BMW currently available
50:50 weight distribution


Exterior / Lines / M Sport

M Sport
M Sport suspension standard (RWD models only)
M Sport Brakes standard (also available as stand-alone option on all 435i coupes and optional upgrade on 428i coupe when M Sport is chosen)
M aerodynamic package (front apron, rear bumper/diffuser, side skirts)
High-gloss Shadow Line trim
Estoril Blue Metallic option only available with M Sport
M Sport 18" or optional 19" wheels (435i only)
Interior: M door sills, M leather steering wheel, M driver's footrest

Sport Line
Sport suspension standard (RWD models only)
High-gloss black B-pillars and window trim
Nine molded high-gloss black kidney grille slats in chrome colored surround
Three black air intakes in front apron
Black Air Breathers
18 inch or optional 19 inch wheels (435i only)
Black trim strip level with rear apron
Black exhaust tips
Interior: black and red accents (such as red trim rings in instrument dial and red stitching on sport steering wheel), anthracite headliner, available Coral Red interior includes Coral Red leather sport seats, red door panel trim, red lower section for instrument panel

Luxury Line
Eleven chrome kidney grille slats with matte black sides
Two high-gloss double bridges in front apron's outer air intakes
Chrome Air Breathers
Chrome window trim
18 inch or option 19 inch wheels (435i only)
Chrome strip in rear apron
Chrome exhaust tips
Interior: Chrome surround for audio and air conditioning system, high-gloss wood strips, leather seats w/ stitching and choice of two upholstery variants in four colors


Interior / Interior Packages

Transmission / Steering / Efficientdynamics

8 speed autoamtic
6 speed manual
Electric power Servotronic steering system (speed-sensitive power assistance)
Optional Variable Sport Steering (part of Dynamic Handling Package) with quicker on-center steering ratio with better turn-in during cornering


Chassis / Suspension / Brakes / Wheels

Springs and dampening, axle kinematics and elastokinematics tailored for 4 Series (although chassis construction based on F30 3 Series)
Modifications to camber angle, the track and the roll center (0.7 inch lower than 3 Series Sedan)
Particular attention paid to strengthening front section of the car
Additional strut between front axle subframe and body sill
Lightweight aluminum torque struts, wishbones, swivel bearings


BMw Power.

 

[Nick]

:inlove:

 

[petrivanzyl]

Lovely wheels:inlove:

That interior is a bit too red:fencelook:

 

[moranor@axis]

weight reduction :rollsmile: looks really good also...

 

[RAArmstrong]

WOW!! raise:

 

[OppositeLockMT]

I like it.

But it just doesn't look different enough to be called a 4 series IMO.

Don't like that boomerang on the side.

 

[outlaw335]

I like it a lot :thumbs: M4 is going to be a stunner.Still think the e92 is prettier tho..

 

[bmwforlife]

Don't like at all


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[bilal04]

Wow!! Love it

 

[sanesh21]

Don't like this. E92 much better


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[MikeR]

:thumbs:

 

[sash330ci]

:thumbs:

 

[M-power]

:inlove: Love it

 

[///Shaun]

Awesome looking car ....Exterior pics shows its a MSport...interiors pics shows its a Msport...but why oh why that ugly steering wheel that comes in the sportline is there is beyond...that car is cryin for the 3wheel spoke.

Just hope its two different specd cars in the pics.

:bangdesk:

 

[SP33DYV]

I'm not crazy about the styling. :mmm:

 

[prospect]

Almost lost my breakfast! Can't believe how much they've screwed it up. The sedan has never looked better than the coupe...until now. Will ask the salesman to remove my name from the order list.

 

[JodyD]

Im in love !!! would love to know the price

 

[Rayzor]

Like the look, but they should have used the opportunity to bump up the power :fencelook:

 

[ASH]

Jeez, man they really F*Ked this up............

The car above, the M-Sport, does look good in a safe way.

BUT how did they go from this :-

to this :-

compared to F30:-

I thought they wanted to give the 4Series its own identity, which is why the 4 Series Concept looked the way it did. They somehow take a car which its own identity (4Series concept) and convert it back into a 3series coupe!!! How stupid can this get, the front end is straight F30, even the LED headlight design is shared, the rear is straight F30 with a different tail light design. I am flippin' disappointed, even the E92 looks much more different to its E90 counterpart, than F30 vs F32 compared. Been following the design of the car eagarly, and I really am disappointed.

Why give it a different badge, when its going to look so similar to a F30 anyway. The 4 Series Concept looked so sinister at the front, not sure why they changed it. All the talk by the BMW Executives of creating a car with its own identity just amounted to a bunch of marketing bullsh*t!

I'm finding it hard to justify the higher price for a car that is dimesionally larger to compete with the A5 Audi, but still share so many design features with the F30, even A5 vs A4, you can tell the difference in the looks. I really wanted to like this car, but they really toned it down too much, to look like a 3series sedan, instead of a completely unique car.

Most F30 owners will definitely approve of the looks, for me, this was a lost opportunity to create something unique and wow!

Sorry for the rant in the morning, I feel as if I've been let down!!!!

Have a look at the standard car below:-

 

[prospect]

Ash, I share your sentiments. How the heck did they go from that concept to this boring Audi look?