BMW 435i M Sport Spotted in Black and in the Wild

YeaG30 · 06-24-2013, 12:37 PM

I'm going to call it now... the #1 mod that will be done with the F32 will be changing the brake vent kink boomer rang thing to body color. It isn't as offensive in these pictures being black on black.

B///MWGuy · 06-24-2013, 12:39 PM

My god. I don't think I can wait till september...

mntbiker · 06-24-2013, 12:44 PM

Do we know what wheels these are? They don't look like any of the 435i M Sport wheels.

I think they are the sport line wheels.. either 401 (19s) or 397-style. Kinda hard to tell the difference between those two.

328skidpad · 06-24-2013, 12:44 PM

does anyone else think that this car looks like a hundai or japanese car from the front?

Hornady · 06-24-2013, 12:44 PM

BMW should fire who ever does their pro photos because these amateur guys do a much better job.

I actually like this 4 series but i hate BMW's representation of it.

Roki_014 · 06-24-2013, 12:45 PM

the front looks sexy but the rear is weird

Amini77 · 06-24-2013, 12:46 PM

I actually REALLY like the looks of it!

The Automotive Enthusiast · 06-24-2013, 12:47 PM

Eh, I can't say I'm a fan.

krawesome · 06-24-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by YeaF30

I'm going to call it now... the #1 mod that will be done with the F32 will be changing the brake vent kink boomer rang thing to body color. It isn't as offensive in these pictures being black on black.

well actually its a free option in the order guide, at least for the msport as it says something like "black to match the shadow line, but as a free option in body color"
i guess it will be optional for all the other lines too

xlover · 06-24-2013, 12:54 PM

any chance that is an xdrive car? looks like a bit more wheel gap than most of the press release photos? wheel gap looks more like the photos taken by members for the 435 xdrive at the BMWNJ reveal.

AlpWhite11 · 06-24-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mntbiker

Do we know what wheels these are? They don't look like any of the 435i M Sport wheels.

I think they are the sport line wheels.. either 401 (19s) or 397-style. Kinda hard to tell the difference between those two.

Those are 3 series wheels.

19" style 401

spiike32 · 06-24-2013, 01:04 PM

I'm still on the fence to trade in my e92 for this one, but I agree these pics look much better than the official pics. Need to see what the car looks like with black grills, painted reflector, drop, wheels, tint, more aggressive diffuser, bigger tips, and something for the sideskirts.. a little too bland at the moment... basically take my e92 mods and stick them on the 4. I think the car has potential.

pkimM3r · 06-24-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonnu

i'm liking it! yeah shame on BMW's official photos. they are HIDEOUS. does not do the car justice AT ALL. the angles are super weird as you've mentioned. don't know what they were thinking.

yeah those official photos always come out much worse.

These photos actually make the car look pretty good. I love the front end - there may be no need to do a custom 1M front bumper anymore.

The only thing that still looks strange to me is the rear quarter of the car. I feel like the bootlid should have been a little flatter and not have the same/similar slope as the rear windshield. Makes the car look sort of fat and not sleek. Anyone else think this about the shape of the rear?

twin fed · 06-24-2013, 01:07 PM

Like the car overall, not really a fan of the hood line or the vent in the fender. I know that it is functional but it looks like a major afterthought.

Pierval · 06-24-2013, 01:09 PM

Front bumper looks really like 5 series M sport bumper.

pwhty · 06-24-2013, 01:10 PM

what happened to the bmw badges?

mags · 06-24-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossifumi

Lol, anyone that still claims the E92 looks better is either blind, owns one or is just plain stupid!

It looks smashing! When my lease is up in 2015 - (Gran) coupe here I come!

I have not seen it in real life. However I find the C pillar to be somewhat disproportionate. Could be due to angle, reality or my own taste.
I am actually waiting for 4 series to come so I can buy it in repalcement of my 07 335i E92
I guess, I am an E92 blind stupid owner.

Thanks for the kind words!

IND-Distribution · 06-24-2013, 01:21 PM

Love it!

Jamesons Viggen · 06-24-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pwhty

what happened to the bmw badges?

Black tape. BMW covers its roundels when it does not want to be noticed. I saw a new X5M at USA HQ last week, they did the same thing-to the M badges too.

InTheNightKitchen · 06-24-2013, 01:24 PM

Don't know if anyone else noticed or posted but the taillights are from the current X6!

Can't wait to see these pics at home. They look decent from my phone. Don't like the wheels though.

Russkey · 06-24-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossifumi

Lol, anyone that still claims the E92 looks better is either blind, owns one or is just plain stupid!

It looks smashing! When my lease is up in 2015 - (Gran) coupe here I come!

I hear that a lot! E60 is better than F10; E92 is better than F30/32...tired!

JSal16 · 06-24-2013, 01:24 PM

I'm not a fan of the front fendor vent. Regardless if it actually feeds air to the engine or not, this look is so overplayed and found on tons of cars a 1/4 of the price. BMW should have left if off entirely or at least made a statement out of it. The existing vent looks like a cheap afterthought. Aside from this small detail, I love the look of the new 4. The M-Sport interior is just beautiful.

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xlover Colonel 2191 Rep 2,557 Posts Drives: 2023 X7 40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	any chance that is an xdrive car? looks like a bit more wheel gap than most of the press release photos? wheel gap looks more like the photos taken by members for the 435 xdrive at the BMWNJ reveal.
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spiike32 Major 78 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: Mineral White F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL iTrader: (9)	I'm still on the fence to trade in my e92 for this one, but I agree these pics look much better than the official pics. Need to see what the car looks like with black grills, painted reflector, drop, wheels, tint, more aggressive diffuser, bigger tips, and something for the sideskirts.. a little too bland at the moment... basically take my e92 mods and stick them on the 4. I think the car has potential. __________________ Current: Tesla Model 3 Performance Retired: F80 M3, FBO 335i, 318ti, C7 Stingray
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InTheNightKitchen Ignorance is Bliss? 101 Rep 484 Posts Drives: 1 of Many Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (1)	I'm so silly Don't know if anyone else noticed or posted but the taillights are from the current X6! Can't wait to see these pics at home. They look decent from my phone. Don't like the wheels though.
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