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Originally Posted by Fuerza
So in the new 3 series platform there with be a 328, 335, M3, 3GT, 3 Grand Coupe. Will the 3GT and 3GC be anything like the 3 series? 5 different "models" of the same platform seems excessive. And that doesn't account for coupe, sedan, convertible variations.
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Actually, you are sort of mixing body styles with trim levels. But, yes, if the 3-based GranCoupe is approved for production there will be 5 body styles in the US - sedan, coupe, convertible, hatchback, and four door coupe. Each will be available as either a 28i model with an N20B20 engine or 35i model with an N55B30 engine. I don't think this is too many since we already have four today (we've got the first three plus the wagon, but that won't come to US going forward).
I have a feeling the 3 GT is going to look a lot better than people are expecting, and I also think the 4 GC will look stunning. I'll bet these models are going to have a lot of people back pedaling on their first impressions and becoming converts once we see the final results.