First Look at 2014 BMW 4 Series (435i or 440i) F32 Coupe in Production Form!

vladberca · 11-15-2012, 07:35 AM

That side vent is functional, for sure.

It may look better painted, but it's not easy too tell from these pics.

Mark M · 11-15-2012, 08:09 AM

So logic at Munich is comical. Here is how I imagine it playing out....

BMW marketing meeting "ok new idea. Lets take the 2 door three series and call it a 4 series? Brilliant, done!" "Oh and while we are on a role lets take the 2 door 6 series and also make it in a 4 door? Fantastic, make it so!!" "We will call it the 4 series 35 X drive IS active hybrid. It has a great ring to it!" Meeting adjourned.

BMW, why so crazy?

urbantoken · 11-15-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tpipta

Fender vent in black =

buyers will color-code those to body color before tinting their windows.

Sean@PSI · 11-15-2012, 11:23 AM

I really like what I'm seeing thus far!

m balla · 11-15-2012, 12:02 PM

I was seriously hoping the 440i would bring back the S65. So you could opt for the turbo manual or the V8 manual. That would be dope.

tjw5687 · 11-15-2012, 12:03 PM

As elegant as usual

JOHNBMWM5 · 11-15-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m balla

I was seriously hoping the 440i would bring back the S65. So you could opt for the turbo manual or the V8 manual. That would be dope.

That sure would be Dopey

BMW_F25_X3 · 11-15-2012, 01:03 PM

Little thing i put together using the latest photo shown of the 4 series, Scott's sketch showing us the tail light design and this f30 3 series photographed by John Zhang. Should be enough to give you a rough idea of what this car will look like. Enjoy.

All credit given to LTBMW & 1013 Photography by John Zhang and BIMMERPOST for original spy photo.

Based off this spy photo:

And these previous sketches by BMW insider Scott26:

Remonster · 11-15-2012, 01:22 PM

Nice render, but the fact that the guy is still in there absolutely kills me hahahahah

BMW_F25_X3 · 11-15-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Remonster

Nice render, but the fact that the guy is still in there absolutely kills me hahahahah

Thanks, i thought it was funny so i left him in there

Mike6699 · 11-15-2012, 01:49 PM

Render looks awesome, but I think it needs slightly more of the "fastback" shape that's in the sketch from Scott. Looks a little too like the e92 as is, from what I see. Otherwise, looks good and the guy in there still is an awesome detail haha.

chriscecc914 · 11-15-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike6699

Render looks awesome, but I think it needs slightly more of the "fastback" shape that's in the sketch from Scott. Looks a little too like the e92 as is, from what I see. Otherwise, looks good and the guy in there still is an awesome detail haha.

Agreed. Can you make it slightly more fastback shaped like in the spy pic - like the 6 series coupe? Great job so far tho!

DASHOCKER · 11-15-2012, 02:16 PM

jesus.. the guy is stretching out the window to make sure he has enough clearance to drive off the ramp. i would look 7 feet tall doing that... This is the 4 series!

BMW_F25_X3 · 11-15-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike6699

Render looks awesome, but I think it needs slightly more of the "fastback" shape that's in the sketch from Scott. Looks a little too like the e92 as is, from what I see. Otherwise, looks good and the guy in there still is an awesome detail haha.

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Originally Posted by chriscecc914

Agreed. Can you make it slightly more fastback shaped like in the spy pic - like the 6 series coupe? Great job so far tho!

here you go, this is how i did the back using a spy photo we have seen before. thats pretty much as fast back as you're going to get. i did fix my render a tiny bit i was a tad off in the rear window and trunk but nothing too extreme.

Vector Pilot · 11-15-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by E92Alpine328i

here you go, this is how i did the back using a spy photo we have seen before. thats pretty much as fast back as you're going to get. i did fix my render a tiny bit i was a tad off in the rear window and trunk but nothing too extreme.

Great job with the render and you managed to make that ugly vent trim look good.
Highest Regards!!!

Mike6699 · 11-15-2012, 02:33 PM

Now I see it! My bad!
Looks good! Your renders are always the best. Great job.

Btw, l love this car. Can't wait.

BMW_F25_X3 · 11-15-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike6699

Now I see it! My bad!
Looks good! Your renders are always the best. Great job.

Btw, l love this car. Can't wait.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vector Pilot

Great job with the render and you managed to make that ugly vent trim look good.
Highest Regards!!!

that fender vent calls out for some aggressive wheels, thats probably why it looks off on the car.

aitsu · 11-15-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by E92Alpine328i

Thanks

that fender vent calls out for some aggressive wheels, thats probably why it looks off on the car.

That and it looks out of place on silver for some reason. It looks pretty good on alpine/arctic white though.

EDIT: Speaking of silver, did you forget to re-color the mirror cap?

justinnum1 · 11-15-2012, 03:24 PM

After closer examing of the newer pics i see a few things

the vent does appear to be functional

it also does not look like an msport car based on the front and rear difusers, most likely a sportline model with msport wheels

JB135MDCT · 11-15-2012, 08:57 PM

the good

side vent
front brembo
side profile
wheels

the bad

too tall hood line is grotesque
missing rear brembo
plastic vent/blinker turn tumor
over priced compared to m2

the ugly

i will stick with the e82 and e85

Thud · 11-16-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

that thing on the fender, to me, looks out of place... it doesnt flow with anything on the body. smh

I was just thinking that. I love the lines, except the side gill and "sport" emblem just look tacky.

What next, factory blue LED's inside the gill?

Frosty · 11-16-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Thud

I was just thinking that. I love the lines, except the side gill and "sport" emblem just look tacky.

What next, factory blue LED's inside the gill?

...dont laugh.. they had them on some concepts ~

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vladberca Major General 774 Rep 5,565 Posts Drives: '18 octavia 2.0 tdi dsg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova iTrader: (0)	That side vent is functional, for sure. It may look better painted, but it's not easy too tell from these pics.
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Mark M Major 244 Rep 1,293 Posts Drives: E30M3 E83X3 E90335D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	So logic at Munich is comical. Here is how I imagine it playing out.... BMW marketing meeting "ok new idea. Lets take the 2 door three series and call it a 4 series? Brilliant, done!" "Oh and while we are on a role lets take the 2 door 6 series and also make it in a 4 door? Fantastic, make it so!!" "We will call it the 4 series 35 X drive IS active hybrid. It has a great ring to it!" Meeting adjourned. BMW, why so crazy? __________________
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tjw5687 Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ontario, CA iTrader: (0)	As elegant as usual
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BMW_F25_X3 Euro.Techniks-EAST 299 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: 2017 F25 X3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Harrison,NJ iTrader: (1)	Little thing i put together using the latest photo shown of the 4 series, Scott's sketch showing us the tail light design and this f30 3 series photographed by John Zhang. Should be enough to give you a rough idea of what this car will look like. Enjoy. All credit given to LTBMW & 1013 Photography by John Zhang and BIMMERPOST for original spy photo. Based off this spy photo: And these previous sketches by BMW insider Scott26: __________________ http://instagram.com/alpine_e70 Last edited by BMW_F25_X3; 11-15-2012 at 02:24 PM..
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Remonster Lieutenant Colonel 827 Rep 1,585 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Nice render, but the fact that the guy is still in there absolutely kills me hahahahah
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Mike6699 tonkpils 59 Rep 119 Posts Drives: E46 330Ci & E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Redlands, CA iTrader: (0)	Render looks awesome, but I think it needs slightly more of the "fastback" shape that's in the sketch from Scott. Looks a little too like the e92 as is, from what I see. Otherwise, looks good and the guy in there still is an awesome detail haha. __________________
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Mike6699 tonkpils 59 Rep 119 Posts Drives: E46 330Ci & E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Redlands, CA iTrader: (0)	Now I see it! My bad! Looks good! Your renders are always the best. Great job. Btw, l love this car. Can't wait. __________________
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justinnum1 Major General 654 Rep 5,803 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Msport 6mt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	After closer examing of the newer pics i see a few things the vent does appear to be functional it also does not look like an msport car based on the front and rear difusers, most likely a sportline model with msport wheels __________________ F30 330i Alpine white/Coral red Msport 6MT
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JB135MDCT I'm just a cook 29 Rep 971 Posts Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	the good side vent front brembo side profile wheels the bad too tall hood line is grotesque missing rear brembo plastic vent/blinker turn tumor over priced compared to m2 the ugly i will stick with the e82 and e85
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