BMW 4-Series Convertible (F33) 435i 428i Official Specs, Wallpapers, Videos, Photos

Leo88 · 10-13-2013, 03:29 AM

Nice car, i like it better than the E93 since the roof flows better. Still i prefer a lot more the coupe over this one.

Saphirschwarz · 10-13-2013, 04:31 AM

I actually like it a lot but its pretty pointless here in Belgium

the baseline front is ridiculous. It pops out even more in the vert.

Tåst · 10-13-2013, 04:40 AM

Pedestrian safety are important thing, but it isn´t good for cars desing. 4-series front looks heavy in pictures. I prefer old 3er Coupe/cabriolet.

Snow King · 10-13-2013, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Antares

I never understood the target audience for convertibles.

Southern California

Snow King · 10-13-2013, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pbjr

"Both will feature a standard 8-speed sport automatic transmission."

I guess that settles it. No optional 6MT in the US!

Looks like a stick to me...
http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou...58_highRes.jpg

Jackbmw · 10-13-2013, 06:55 AM

I wish these seats with integrated seat belts were also offered in 4 Series Coupe. I see no reason developing both type of seats for coupe and vert.

mcorf · 10-13-2013, 09:09 AM

Do we know the color options yet?

fbm3cab · 10-13-2013, 09:49 AM

Hey Jason,
Is the listed weight in the technical specs. accurate?

They list the 428 at 1680kg and the 435 at 1740kg.
The 428 coupe is at 1575kg and 435 coupe at 1640kg.

This puts the difference in weight between the coupe and vert at 100kg. Down from 200kg. between the e92 and e93.

Did they shave 100kg off the weight of the convertible top and mechanisms?

FlyAsTheFCUK · 10-13-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DINAN_GT

Looks nice, but I've always liked coupes more.

Did anyone notice the picture of the side air breathers in EBII? So I'm guessing there is now the option of having them painted body color instead of black. It should he'll make it look more subtle I think.

The body colored air breathers are what I'm hooked on. I need to know if that's an option and when it will be available for the coupe.

Jay-K · 10-13-2013, 09:58 AM

well done.

Luminor513 · 10-13-2013, 10:37 AM

Car looks great, definitely a nice upgrade from E93. The mineral gray moving shot with the red interior says it all.

111R · 10-13-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by pbjr
"Both will feature a standard 8-speed sport automatic transmission."

I guess that settles it. No optional 6MT in the US!
Not necessarily, DCT is standard on the M5/M6 but 6MT is a $0 option. I think it will be the same here.

The CA I used told my friend who is looking at a 435i vert that the manual may not be offered for the US market due to the low take rate on the 3 Series convertibles with manual transmissions. Too bad, as I'm not sure he'll wait for the M4.

One of the reasons I bought my 335i E90 was the fact that it was available with a manual transmission, even though more than 90% of them are sold with automatics. I guess that the day is coming when manual transmissions will go away altogether.

TheBingoBalls · 10-13-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyAsTheFCUK

The body colored air breathers are what I'm hooked on. I need to know if that's an option and when it will be available for the coupe.

I'm a sucker for details so when I saw this, was pretty pleased. I'm sure if the vert has it, you should be able to at least order it and swap it.

Shaw · 10-13-2013, 11:47 AM

Awsome, but to me...this is still a 2 door, convertible 3-series!!!

pkimM3r · 10-13-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow King

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Originally Posted by Antares

I never understood the target audience for convertibles.

Southern California

Umm. No. More like socal ppl who only "cruise" around

mt1955 · 10-13-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyAsTheFCUK

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Originally Posted by DINAN_GT

Looks nice, but I've always liked coupes more.

Did anyone notice the picture of the side air breathers in EBII? So I'm guessing there is now the option of having them painted body color instead of black. It should he'll make it look more subtle I think.

The body colored air breathers are what I'm hooked on. I need to know if that's an option and when it will be available for the coupe.

The vents in body color have always been available for the coupe (at least in the UK configurator). Exact option is:

Air breathers in body color (S0321)

r3dbimmer89 · 10-13-2013, 12:14 PM

I love it...for some odd reason I feel in love immediately unlike the coupe where it had to grow on me. I think it's the angle of the shots taken

clbmw · 10-13-2013, 12:19 PM

I like it, but the weight penalty is like carrying washing machines in your boot, how does a motor and folding roof weight that much?!

mntbiker · 10-13-2013, 12:24 PM

I think it looks absolutely amazing! I like the look of it w/ the top down better than the coupe, actually. The real world press pics are excellent this time around.

Lost Horizon · 10-13-2013, 01:55 PM

I vote with the coupe crowd for looks comparing the two (top up on the convert).

The transition on the roofline is not smooth, the rear window is too vertical, making the rear side view discontinuous and "stubby", plus you have to live with the trunk seam along the side of the rear fender ....

But, as convertibles go, it looks good.

Antares · 10-13-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow King

Southern California

I thought it was the land of retired and pensioner

ORIGIN M. · 10-13-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bermrunner

I thought the specs said that the roof could be opened at speeds up to 11mph....the way they've edited this shot it looks like it's doing at least 60mph! Haha.

11mph limit is a joke...

You can start the standard BMW Cloth-Top under 25 and drive over 30 with it in motion.

Maybe it is a mistype.

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Saphirschwarz Major 1090 Rep 1,372 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I actually like it a lot but its pretty pointless here in Belgium the baseline front is ridiculous. It pops out even more in the vert.
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Tåst Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 220 Posts Drives: BMW, I think. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FIN iTrader: (0)	Pedestrian safety are important thing, but it isn´t good for cars desing. 4-series front looks heavy in pictures. I prefer old 3er Coupe/cabriolet.
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Jackbmw Private First Class 54 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 335i E91 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	I wish these seats with integrated seat belts were also offered in 4 Series Coupe. I see no reason developing both type of seats for coupe and vert.
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fbm3cab Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 221 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: B.C. Canada iTrader: (0)	Hey Jason, Is the listed weight in the technical specs. accurate? They list the 428 at 1680kg and the 435 at 1740kg. The 428 coupe is at 1575kg and 435 coupe at 1640kg. This puts the difference in weight between the coupe and vert at 100kg. Down from 200kg. between the e92 and e93. Did they shave 100kg off the weight of the convertible top and mechanisms?
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Jay-K Brigadier General 405 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	well done. __________________ "Well, there's a straight-six engine at the front, a manual gearbox in the middle and drive goes to the back. That's Page 1, Chapter 1 from the petrosexual handbook" - JC
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Luminor513 Major 1296 Rep 1,515 Posts Drives: 2020 G07 x40i BSM/Blk Merino Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Car looks great, definitely a nice upgrade from E93. The mineral gray moving shot with the red interior says it all. __________________ 2020 G07 x40i BSM/Blk Merino 2022 Audi E-tron S Mythos Blk/Blk Valcona
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Shaw Lieutenant Colonel 377 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 35d Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 35d xDr ... [0.00]	Awsome, but to me...this is still a 2 door, convertible 3-series!!!
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r3dbimmer89 Major 336 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: G05 X5, G26 i4, 992 C2 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I love it...for some odd reason I feel in love immediately unlike the coupe where it had to grow on me. I think it's the angle of the shots taken __________________ Past: BMW (22 G20 M340i, 15 F80 ///M3, 12 E92 335i, 08 E90 335i, 02 E46 325i) Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, VW, Audi, Lexus Present: 26 G05 X5 xDrive40i, 25 G26 i4 eDrive40, 24 992 C2
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clbmw Major 690 Rep 1,505 Posts Drives: 320d M135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I like it, but the weight penalty is like carrying washing machines in your boot, how does a motor and folding roof weight that much?!
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mntbiker Captain 128 Rep 616 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I think it looks absolutely amazing! I like the look of it w/ the top down better than the coupe, actually. The real world press pics are excellent this time around.
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Lost Horizon Captain 29 Rep 633 Posts Drives: 435 MPPK+1970 XKE OTS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Victoria BC iTrader: (0)	I vote with the coupe crowd for looks comparing the two (top up on the convert). The transition on the roofline is not smooth, the rear window is too vertical, making the rear side view discontinuous and "stubby", plus you have to live with the trunk seam along the side of the rear fender .... But, as convertibles go, it looks good. Last edited by Lost Horizon; 10-13-2013 at 02:06 PM..
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