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09-25-2012, 10:38 AM | #1 |
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![]() ![]() Latest BMW M4 (F82) and 4 Series (F32) Lineup Speculations and Recap We have been reporting and referring to the upcoming F32 and F82 models as the 4 Series Coupe and M4 Coupe for months now, and Automobile now comes in with their ruminations on what the M4 and 4 series lineup will bring. Although much of this is not new information, it provides a good review of what to expect for the upcoming 4 Series and M4: 4 Series Coupe (F32), 4 Series Convertible (F33), and Gran Coupe (F36) • Coupe variant of F30 3 Series to be called 4 Series (positioned and priced in lineup just as the 6 Series Coupe is positioned in the 5/6 Series lineup) M4 Coupe (F82) and M4 Gran Coupe (F86) • Coupe variant of F80 M3 to be called M4• BIMMERPOST Note: We expect the F82 M4 Coupe to be introduced late 2014. M440i and M440d • We may see two M Performance models spawned from the 4 Series lineup - the M440i and M440d, with the M440i to replace the 335is.This leaves the following as the future 3/4 Series and M3/M4 lineup:• BIMMERPOST Note: Whether we actually see models badged as "440i or 440d" remains to be seen, but we will surely see M Performance Automobiles spawned off the F30 3 Series and F32 4 Series lineups (in the form of M335i, M435i, M340i, or M440i, etc..) Summary: F30 = 3 Series Sedan F31 = 3 Series Touring F32 = 4 Series Coupe F33 = 4 Series Convertible F34 = 3 Series GT F35 = 3 Series Li (Long Wheelbase) F36 = 4 Series Gran Coupe F80 = M3 sedan F82 = M4 coupe F86 = M4 Gran Coupe Keep in mind that until officially announced by BMW, everything remains speculation, but we believe that most of the above is uncontroversial (notwithstanding the M3/M4 weight estimate). One last thing - the M4 render above is just a teaser for now. Final renders to be posted soon. |
09-25-2012, 04:10 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the summary.
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09-25-2012, 04:11 PM | #4 |
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Nice render!
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09-25-2012, 04:13 PM | #5 |
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Wait, so a 4 series gran coupe will cost $9,000 more than a 3 series sedan?
![]() so it will cost about the same as a 5 series. good luck with that BMW. |
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09-25-2012, 04:20 PM | #7 |
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great news ... any update on whether there may or may not still be an M335i? or 340 if its new engine???
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render looks great but I sure hope it doesn't have the hideous 1M front fender.
This car will be a beast no doubt
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DAMN! THAT RENDER!
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() nice summary jason
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The 335i loaded already costs more than many 5ers, so wy would this be an issue? The F10 5er is now a luxury car first and foremost, and a very large one at that, and the F30 3er is now the sportsedan the e39 made famous. It can carry 4 adults of approx 6' tall in comfort on long trips as ive just done, so there is no reason for a 5er for anyone that wants a sporty drive. The 5er is the 7er in many aspects and now crowds the same space, so I can say that I believe a longer wheelbase 4er Gran Coupe will be very successful for BMW, I know I'm planning on going for it in M guise when it hits the shores
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I also don't buy into the it's called the 4 series now so we charge a ridiculous amount more nonsense. The 3 series coupe has existed for ever and it has always carried an appropriate premium over the sedan. The 4 series still is just a coupe version of the 3 series after all. Using the excuse of the premium they ask for the 6 series over the 5 series to justify the 4 series over 3 series price increase is also ridiculous. Even though they share almost everything mechanically, the 6 series has always been a model on its own, more than a 5 series coupe. More so when the beautiful E24 came out. I'm really not too fond of many of the decisions recently made by BMW. Beautiful render BTW |
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i wonder what the pricing is going to be on the 4 series..
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I like the heat extractor in this rendering.
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If the m4 weighs in at 3300 lbs I will quit my searching and trade my m6 in the day they start accepting pre orders. This is promising, but they have let us down before.... To be continued....
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It looks like a slightly smaller 6 series, which is not what I'm hoping for. Time will tell.
Otherwise, the render looks great.
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Thanks for recapping the info, Jason. Looking forward to some official news soon(ish).
It will likely be one or the other. If BMW introduces a new top of the line gas engine for non-M cars, then this car will likely be called the 340i/440i/M340i/M440i. If the N55 stays, then these cars will retain their "35i" moniker.
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