08-28-2013, 10:56 AM | #1 |
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BMW M4 Convertible Prototype Completes the Trifecta
BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW M4 Convertible Prototype Completes the Trifecta This F83 M4 convertible spotted yesterday completes the M3/M4 trifecta. As one can see, the F83 M4 will generally share the M4 coupe and M3 sedan's aero parts (and mechanicals). Even the trunk, which is of the automatically opening variety (to store the hardtop), appears to feature a similar CSL style curve. Parts such as the front/rear bumpers and mirrors may appear different than the M4 coupe, but that's due to the heavier camouflage which the M4 convertible still retains. The one clear difference is that the M4 convertible features a different roof -- in the form of a non-carbon fiber folding hardtop. It will operate and fold in the same manner we're used to seeing on the E93 M3 convertible. We stitched together earlier spy photos for a preview video (reposted below). This particular convertible M4 also appears to have traditional front seat, as opposed to the single piece sports seats seen in yesterday's M4 coupe and M3 sedan prototypes. Unlike the M4 coupe and M3 sedan, the M4 convertible will not see its debut in January at the Detroit show, but later in 2014. 4 Series Folding Hardtop in Action |
08-28-2013, 11:21 AM | #2 |
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F81 touring would make it a quadfecta
I can dream, right?
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08-28-2013, 11:38 AM | #5 |
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January, eh?
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08-28-2013, 12:14 PM | #11 |
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No, it'll be later than that. Probably not until the spring.
Also, that's a lot of body roll for what looks like a slow-speed turn.
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08-28-2013, 12:17 PM | #12 |
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Careful. Keep asking for more versions and soon BMW will cave to its own temptations and release the F86 Gran Touring M3.
*shudder*
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That would def be my first choice.
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Or even just a touring with a n55 and manual transmission right? Damn!
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This just doesn't look as nice as the M4. It looks like the cabin is taller, more M3 height rather than the lower roof line like the standard M4.
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Ugh, whomever came up with these "GT" cars needs to be fired, and whomever green-lighted their production needs to be reprimanded. The "take-rates" on wagons would be much better if they would offer engine, transmission and drivetrain combo's that people want.
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