World's First Look at BMW F32 4 Series Coupe (spy photos and videos)!

Jason · 10-20-2011, 07:02 AM

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World's First Look at BMW F32 3 Series / 4 Series Coupe (spy photos and videos)!

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We're thrilled to post the world's first photos and videos of the F32 3 series (or 4 series) coupe! Despite the heavy camouflage you can see a very sleek and sporty design. As usual for BMW coupes, there are frameless windows and a B-pillar for structural rigidity.

POWERTRAIN / MODELS

The 428i Coupe and Convertible will be powered by the same 2.0L twin turbo inline 4 as the F30, and the 435i will be powered by the inline 6 cylinder turbo N55 engine (at least initially at model introduction). Both engines will be available with either a manual transmission or 8-speed automatic, and both will be available with xDrive.

The US will get the 428i and 435i coupes, in RWD and xDrive versions. The European model lineup can be seen in this previous post showing VIN model lookup results.

The coupe and convertible models will be joined by the 4 Series Gran Coupe model in 2014.

TIMELINE / PRICING

The F32 4 Series coupe production begins July 2013 for deliveries starting late summer - early Fall of 2013 and it's currently rumored to be projected for a "just over" 2,000 euro higher price tag than the F30 3 series.

The F33 4 Series Convertible begins production in November 2013.

Catch all our BMW 4 Series coverage/updates @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/4-series/

F32 435i SPORT LINE (and No line) COUPES SPOTTED BARING NEARLY ALL - 5/31/13:

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Sport Line Prototype Bares Nearly All Ahead of Launch

4 SERIES TRIP TEASE CONTINUES, WITH FIRST LOOK AT INTERIOR - 2/27/13:

BMW 4 Series F32 Coupes spotted with less camouflage

F32 435i COUPE SPOTTED with AUDI A5 - 2/19/13:

BMW 4 Series Coupe Spied Against Audi A5

F32 428i COUPE SPOTTED 12/14/12:

F32 435i / 440i COUPE M SPORT SPOTTED 12/13/12:

PRODUCTION MODEL F32 4 SERIES COUPE SPOTTED! - 11/13/12:

F32 COUPE AND F33 CONVERTIBLE SHOWS ITS KIDNEY GRILLES - 7/12/12:

* Click on image for higher resolution images *

This closeup of the hood and front end reveals extra camouflage panels on top the hood (on each side) which give the false impression of a more bulbous and raised hood, masking the sleeker bonnet underneath.

Comparison of F80 M3 Sedan grilles with F32 4 Series Coupe grilles, showing a possible match between the two.

NEW PICS - F32 TESTING MOVES ONTO THE RING - 5/22/12:

* Click Images for High Resolution Versions *

NEW F32 SPY PHOTOS - 1/18/12:

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NEW F32 VIDEO - 12/8/11:

FIRST F32 VIDEO! - 11/14/11:

UPDATED PICS 10/24/11:

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Echo M3 · 10-20-2011, 07:55 AM

It's so looong! Looks as big as the old 6'er, haha. Wish the dimensions were better, otherwise I think it will look pretty good.

sA x sKy · 10-20-2011, 07:57 AM

Looking good!

Blindside_137 · 10-20-2011, 07:58 AM

yesss!

S54dan · 10-20-2011, 07:59 AM

Interesting - thanks for posting. I noticed BMW did reserve the name "M4" earlier this year...

Muffnbluff · 10-20-2011, 08:04 AM

You sure this isn't the next gen mustang?

Lovegreatcars · 10-20-2011, 08:04 AM

I've had 2 E46s, one E92 and a 2012 E93 is on it's way. The best looking M3 imo was the E46. The wheels at the corners and a little more compact. The elongation of the M3 is killing it. Looks more and more like a 6 series at every turn.

THE TECH · 10-20-2011, 08:05 AM

Yikes. Doesn't look that great to me.

ALPINA B5 · 10-20-2011, 08:10 AM

Fantastic time to save money

dday · 10-20-2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

You sure this isn't the next gen mustang?

I was about to say something similar. When I read "Despite the heavy camouflage you can see a very sleek and sporty design" my first thought was...ummmmm no I can't, I can't tell anything from that picture other than there's a coupe of some kind. If you told me that was a Mustang mule I would have believed that too.

positiveions · 10-20-2011, 08:13 AM

ok,, doesn't look that bad

STE92VE · 10-20-2011, 08:14 AM

Can't wait to see it with out the camo.

Rear window definitely sleeker than current E92.

b33g33 · 10-20-2011, 08:15 AM

Massive overhang at the back and round lights? I guess this must be part of the camo.

I think the 4/3 coupe will be a real looker in the flesh. I see hints of DB7 which is not a bad thing at all.

Most Bimmers grow on me... except the Bangled ones and thank the lord we're done with that BS.

cipher5 · 10-20-2011, 08:17 AM

Baby 6-series, I LOVE it!

sheriffd2 · 10-20-2011, 08:18 AM

Even without seeing it fully 'uncovered', I already like the proportions better than the current coupe. Strong design from what I can see in these shots.

T1T2GRE · 10-20-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Yikes. Doesn't look that great to me.

+1. Ugh. Is it me, or a lot of the series becoming very long? The tires look like lawnmower wheels, too. Not sure I like the design direction. But I suppose I was relatively spared with my 1M

. I'm probably still just stuck on classic E30 looks.

BMW BRAD · 10-20-2011, 08:21 AM

Here we go again......... Take off the CAMO!

Frosty · 10-20-2011, 08:21 AM

..and so the story begins.. time to start saving! ~Frost

Smokey · 10-20-2011, 08:22 AM

It looks ok, but I just hope it doesn't grow in size-- sat in the new 6 series coupe and that thing felt like a boat.

Roth517 · 10-20-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by b33g33

Massive overhang at the back and round lights? I guess this must be part of the camo.

They always put those round, fake taillights on early test cars, so, no, they're not real.

devitocoke · 10-20-2011, 08:23 AM

Mustang

MDyDinanM · 10-20-2011, 08:23 AM

4 Series ?

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Jason Administrator 42835 Rep 21,307 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	World's First Look at BMW F32 4 Series Coupe (spy photos and videos)! BIMMERPOST NEWS World's First Look at BMW F32 3 Series / 4 Series Coupe (spy photos and videos)! 299 COMMENTS Tweet We're thrilled to post the world's first photos and videos of the F32 3 series (or 4 series) coupe! Despite the heavy camouflage you can see a very sleek and sporty design. As usual for BMW coupes, there are frameless windows and a B-pillar for structural rigidity. POWERTRAIN / MODELS The 428i Coupe and Convertible will be powered by the same 2.0L twin turbo inline 4 as the F30, and the 435i will be powered by the inline 6 cylinder turbo N55 engine (at least initially at model introduction). Both engines will be available with either a manual transmission or 8-speed automatic, and both will be available with xDrive. The US will get the 428i and 435i coupes, in RWD and xDrive versions. The European model lineup can be seen in this previous post showing VIN model lookup results. The coupe and convertible models will be joined by the 4 Series Gran Coupe model in 2014. TIMELINE / PRICING The F32 4 Series coupe production begins July 2013 for deliveries starting late summer - early Fall of 2013 and it's currently rumored to be projected for a "just over" 2,000 euro higher price tag than the F30 3 series. The F33 4 Series Convertible begins production in November 2013. Catch all our BMW 4 Series coverage/updates @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/4-series/ F32 435i SPORT LINE (and No line) COUPES SPOTTED BARING NEARLY ALL - 5/31/13: BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Sport Line Prototype Bares Nearly All Ahead of Launch 4 SERIES TRIP TEASE CONTINUES, WITH FIRST LOOK AT INTERIOR - 2/27/13: BMW 4 Series F32 Coupes spotted with less camouflage F32 435i COUPE SPOTTED with AUDI A5 - 2/19/13: BMW 4 Series Coupe Spied Against Audi A5 F32 428i COUPE SPOTTED 12/14/12: F32 435i / 440i COUPE M SPORT SPOTTED 12/13/12: PRODUCTION MODEL F32 4 SERIES COUPE SPOTTED! - 11/13/12: F32 COUPE AND F33 CONVERTIBLE SHOWS ITS KIDNEY GRILLES - 7/12/12: * Click on image for higher resolution images * This closeup of the hood and front end reveals extra camouflage panels on top the hood (on each side) which give the false impression of a more bulbous and raised hood, masking the sleeker bonnet underneath. Comparison of F80 M3 Sedan grilles with F32 4 Series Coupe grilles, showing a possible match between the two. NEW PICS - F32 TESTING MOVES ONTO THE RING - 5/22/12: * Click Images for High Resolution Versions * NEW F32 SPY PHOTOS - 1/18/12: NEW F32 VIDEO - 12/8/11: FIRST F32 VIDEO! - 11/14/11: UPDATED PICS 10/24/11:
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Echo M3 Major 125 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	It's so looong! Looks as big as the old 6'er, haha. Wish the dimensions were better, otherwise I think it will look pretty good.
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Lovegreatcars Private First Class 102 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2020 M8 convertible Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (0)	I've had 2 E46s, one E92 and a 2012 E93 is on it's way. The best looking M3 imo was the E46. The wheels at the corners and a little more compact. The elongation of the M3 is killing it. Looks more and more like a 6 series at every turn.
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STE92VE STEVIL Empire 223 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Can't wait to see it with out the camo. Rear window definitely sleeker than current E92. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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b33g33 Give '///M' Hell! 129 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: Einser Rex Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Massive overhang at the back and round lights? I guess this must be part of the camo. I think the 4/3 coupe will be a real looker in the flesh. I see hints of DB7 which is not a bad thing at all. Most Bimmers grow on me... except the Bangled ones and thank the lord we're done with that BS. __________________ The 1 series M is the most badass, coolest, sickest BMW to debut since the 1988 M3. The E30 M3 finally has a successor. Please welcome the stupidly fast, wickedly tempered, awkwardly named, possibly perfect little son of a benchmark - Automobile Magazine, August 2011
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