M4 Gran Coupe (or the REAL M3) Render Project

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 01-21-2017, 02:53 AM

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I ain't taking no stinking FWD México delivery

M2 GC maybe. Sounds like GC is over taking GT? So M4 GC isn't just Friday night car porn

Frankly, I'm a bit worried about the future 1 Series platform going FWD with transverse engine. This means that the 2 series will be from the similar platform, and the next M2, What will happen to it??

If you want to imagine what an M2 Gran Coupe would look like, check this thread and renders I've done...

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1275460

CanAutM3 · 01-21-2017, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW

Thanks! Looks like the technical drawings from BMW are wrong... Very surprising for a serious German car brand...

I think those sketches are more likely originating from the marketing graphics department than engineering. A true "blueprint" elevation view might not be as esthetically pleasing for a marketing "technical" document

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brad850csi · 01-21-2017, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW

Frankly, I'm a bit worried about the future 1 Series platform going FWD with transverse engine. This means that the 2 series will be from the similar platform, and the next M2, What will happen to it??

If you want to imagine what an M2 Gran Coupe would look like, check this thread and renders I've done...

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1275460

Latest I've heard is the 4 door 2 series (GC or sedan) and 1 series will be Mini based and the 2 door 2 series (coupe or vert) will be RWD still.

'Cane · 01-21-2017, 09:41 PM

Nice work OP. If they'd make one (in Donington gray) it would probably be my next M.

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 01-21-2017, 10:44 PM

Finally a rear view of the M4 GC, with original car (340i M Sport) and M4 GC based on it. I also put a rear view of an M3 to show the difference...

This confirms IMO that the M4 GC is a subtly sleeker and lower looking car than the M3, and I like it a lot ;-)

Tranformation are the following:
F and R Wider track and body modifications, including M4 fender vent.
Lowering of the car
Carbon roof
M4 CP Rear bumper with 4 tail pipes (BlacK)
M666 Wheels
M Mirror
Carbon rear gurney flap
M Performance side skirts
Shadowline window surround
M4 CP Badge (black)

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Paul-Bracq-BMW · 01-21-2017, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by brad850csi

Latest I've heard is the 4 door 2 series (GC or sedan) and 1 series will be Mini based and the 2 door 2 series (coupe or vert) will be RWD still.

That would't make sense unless the 2 door 2 series is based on the next 3 series platform...

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 01-22-2017, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

Nice work OP. If they'd make one (in Donington gray) it would probably be my next M.

Hi. I'll try to do the render in that colour but unfortunately the M4 GC is not in the books for BMW...

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 01-22-2017, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

Nice work OP. If they'd make one (in Donington gray) it would probably be my next M.

I think that should be the colour...

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Paul-Bracq-BMW · 01-22-2017, 10:04 PM

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Nomana · 01-23-2017, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Nomana

Look great and nice works guys.

Btw dont forget side skirt, it makes different between both cars

Couldn't find a side skirt I like...

Well i mean your m4 render still use F32 skirt.
You probably prefer f32 one. I'm just saying.

'Cane · 01-23-2017, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW

I think that should be the colour...

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Looks great, but Donnington is a warmer tone than that. No worries though. Thanks.

Richbot · 01-24-2017, 10:49 AM

In for the crashed F8x/ salvage title 428i rebody project in 5-7 years

AKRAPOVICOWNS · 01-24-2017, 10:52 AM

Sick. Would've loved it if it came to production. Let's hope it happens on the Gxx!!

guarnibl · 01-24-2017, 10:57 AM

Good work -- I still think the M3 looks better but more choices are always a good thing !

Curt2000 · 01-24-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Paul, your render looks AMAZING!!! BMW really ought to build this beast!

I agree with this statement!

itrocks4u · 01-24-2017, 11:12 AM

I'm going to miss the hatch on my 435

jaehshim · 01-24-2017, 11:13 AM

never a fan of grand coupe line, but I actually dig this m4 grand coupe

Powaup · 01-24-2017, 11:15 AM

Looks cool but apparently 4 GCs aren't selling that well

brandonm3 · 01-24-2017, 11:38 AM

It was my understanding that the 4 GC wasn't rigid enough for them to make an M version??

///Cardia · 01-24-2017, 11:40 AM

Good concept, but pointless. Would compete with current M3.

If you want a 4-door M, get a M3. If you want a 2-door M, get a M4.

It's people like you that are diluting the M brand!

W/// · 01-24-2017, 11:43 AM

Looks awesome, but I'd still go with F80. On top of that, I'd get an M3 Touring for me by a mile!!!

F32Fleet · 01-24-2017, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cntzl

To me, 4 series GC looks a lot bigger than 3 series, not in a good way. 4 series GC is somewhere in between a coupe and a sedan. It's neither of them. Therefore, it looks so weird to me from the rear. 6 series GC is not like this tho. I think current M3 still looks a lot better than this. But nice job with the render

+1

The GC is a "jack-of-all-trades, master of none."

Same goes for X4/X6 and GT's

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///Cardia ///M Power 300 Rep 279 Posts Drives: N55 F87 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Manhattan, NYC iTrader: (0)	Good concept, but pointless. Would compete with current M3. If you want a 4-door M, get a M3. If you want a 2-door M, get a M4. It's people like you that are diluting the M brand! __________________ 2018 ///M2 LBB 6MT (Exec Moonroof Apple) Mods: 3M Tint ~ IND CF Mirror Caps ~ Eibach Springs ~ JR18 Gloss Black Rims ~ CTS Turbo Intake ~ VRSF Chargepipe ~ Raze Canards ~ Fabspeed Sport DP BootMod3 Tune ~ IND Black Chrome Front and Side grilles ~ IND ///M Emblem ~ Vorsteiner Reardeck Spoiler ~ Eventuri Air Scoop ~ Acexxon Rear Delete
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