[atl_1M]

Anyone know what models will be available for delivery by November 2013? Any chance for the M435 or M440 to be out by then?

I can't decide what to do when my lease expires Nov 2013. I'm thinking the best thing to do is look for a used 1M or E90 M3 and wait to see what BMW comes out with the next couple years after (2 series, M2, 2 series GC, 4 series GC, etc).

Exciting times to come over the next few years with BMW!

[npgatech]

Sex

[chris90]

let the photoshop gurus work their magic. different colors themes and ideas.

[THE JEDI]

They all just ran back to the drawing board..BMW does it everytime..I see why they went 4 Series, this is a baby 6 Series...this is so far away from the three it's not even funny

[Nang Vann]

awesome!

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by THE JEDI

They all just ran back to the drawing board..BMW does it everytime..I see why they went 4 Series, this is a baby 6 Series...this is so far away from the three it's not even funny

Totally agree. It's hard to believe the same company makes this and the 3GT / 5GT

[Jason]

Originally Posted by johnofcross

Watching the video, looks like the side mirrors are solid and cannot be closed. That can't be right, can it?

It's a concept and those are concept mirrors. Expect the production ones to be different and fold.

[DrivenByE30]

Originally Posted by e92miami

I think they are making a 4 Grand Coupe as well....can't wait for that. I just hope they lose the side fender vent. And we know they will also change the rear view mirrors :-(

Originally Posted by scflaw

I think they are also making the gran coupe version as well.

as someone else onthe first page has also pointed it out to me... (member tetiker)

you are both right also... i didn't think about the differenciation with the 4 series cabriolet (convertible) and the 4 series GC...
good point guys...


But then i still think it would be cleaner just to call a 4 series...

and if it's a convertible... it's pretty clear how it is topless
As for the GranCoupe..,. it's would simply be a 4GC

But no matter the name, this concept is damn sexy !!!

[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Originally Posted by Frosty

Ignoring the rear lower bumper... haunches are dead on and it's still stunning

Am I the only one who loves the concept and is left not nearly as impressed as that 4'er rolling off the truck?

[BKap08]

found my next car

[aajami]

When I look at this:



All I can think of is this:

[khanyam4]

oh My, oh My, Oh My, oh My!

[BMWinGE]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

And So it begins... The dawn of a new era.

Many thought that BMW would not be so brave to cancel a successful piece of history as the last time when it came to the decision for the E92/E93 as a 4er they pulled out because of the M3 name.

Now the advent of the 4er is here and aims to bring a more upmarket perspective to the 3er line. The 4er (in Germany ) is projected at just over euro 2000 more than the equivalent 3er Sedan.

Although this a concept , like all BMW "production" concepts the 4er Coupe is 90% the production car. The stylish elements of the car will be reinterpreted for production the form and function will remain but the exotic detailing will be more realistic.

The Concept premieres at the NAIAS in Detroit this coming January along with the BMW M6 Gran Coupe which is imminent. The Concept 4er will also be shown at Geneva in March to gauge reaction from european customers.

BMW are keen to favour launching the 4er in production form at the Shanghai Autoshow in late April due to the chinese reaction of the name "4". Although BMW have successfully tested the car via focus groups in China who have accepted the car's designation with BMW previewing all three concepts of the 4er to prospective customers.

Now it is all systems go although people question BMW's decision to semi abandon the M3 which will return in Sedan guise only. The M4 is potentially BMW M's opportunity to create a new iconic M car , a car with literally no history and a very promising future.

The Cabrio variant retains the folding hard-top (with lighter aluminium roof panels) in order to build on its success in markets where the car oozes exclusivity. In the Chinese market and the defining market which made BMW question the decision of the folding roof hardtop over a soft top. The 3er Cabrio outsells the Coupe thanks to its popularity with female customers.

The exciting addition to the 4er is the downsized Gran Coupe model offering the exclusivity and individuality of the larger 6er model but using the more aesthetic and dynamic appearance of the 4er Coupe, effectively the 4er Coupe with two extra doors on each side. The Gran Coupe model will then launch as an M4 offering M customers more exclusivity , style and flexibility over the Coupe

In 2013 BMW will also whet enthusiast appetites as they have with the 4er Coupe with a 2er Coupe concept car. Iconic in every respect the 2er has a similar variation to the face of the 4er but closely linking to the 1er - The bloodline remains but the details are very much different from the Sporthatch. Like the 4er, the 2er Coupe will drop its roofline another few inches but retain its compact proportions. An additional cabrio model will appear as will an exciting four door model that will be continued under the Gran Coupe designation.

Thanks for the info Scott. That would be very good news if you are correct that the price difference between the 3er sedan and 4er coupe is only a few thousand euro/dollars.

[bosz]

hope it has LED turn signals

[Das_Stig]

doubt tht exhaust will make it, mods look like they will take a lot of work if at all

[WhyGeeGee]

Now I can't wait for the M4 so I can buy it.

[spellbmw]

Originally Posted by White Greek

What A Beauty !!!!

+1

[rmani]

looks great though i'm not a huge fan of the trim pieces around the front and rear end. Hope they alter that.

[US///M3]

Those door handles are slick,i like the sans shark fin look as well.
I wonder how long before kia,lexus drop theirs too? Haha

[Legion5]

I'm really torn by this design. It's has a very strong supercar vibe on the same level as a Ferrari and Aston Martin. Every detail screams supercar.

The thing is though it's going to get watered down and you can't really do that to this sort of design IMHO. The basic lines are very simple and are designed to emphasize the the details, but when you remove the high end details you're left with emptiness. It doesn't really work.

Oh well lots of good options in the market. Lets see what BMW does.

[EINSER M]

Very Sick. Bmw Ftw

[Wolf]

I love it, I love it, I love it!! but wtf I thought the front headlights are going to have their own identity... They look 90% the same as the F30!! New segment means different front! Look at the 5 and the 6!