Tag: 2014 4-Series

  • 2014 BMW M4 Coupe – Nurburgring Lap 7:52

    BMW has officially unveiled the lap time around Nurburgring of the all-new M4 Coupe. The sports car is able to cover the 20.81 km course in just 7 minutes and 52 seconds, which is an impressive 13 seconds faster than its predecessor (E92 M3).2014 BMW M4 Coupe is powered by a a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or an optional 280 km/h (174 mph). The acceleration is even better, when fitted with the optional 7-speed ///M DCT – 4.1 seconds to 100 km/h. The new M3 and M4 are able to cover 100 km with just 8.8 liters of fuel in the combined cycle with the manual transmission and 8.3 liter with the DCT.Other highlights include a modified MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension by using lightweight components. Both cars ride 18” alloy wheels fitted with 255/40 R18 front and 275/40 R18 rear tires, while there is a set of 19” rims available as an option.The manufacturer will also offer ///M carbon ceramic brake system.The new M4 is not only lighter, but is more powerful than M3 E92. The car is superbly balanced and it is a real fun to drive.

  • 2014 BMW 4-Series – ///M Performance Upgrades

    BMW has announced awesome ///M performance upgrades for 4-Series Coupe. The car on the pictures is very similar to the upcoming M4 Coupe.The exterior boasts an aggressive body kit including new front bumper with a carbon fiber splitter and larger air ducts, a pair of extended side skirts and a new rear bumper with integrated diffuser. Other highlights include xenon/LED headlamps, 20” alloy wheels and several blackened chrome trims for the window surrounds, tail pipes and grille.There are also carbon fiber exterior mirror housings, a boot deck spoiler made from the same lightweight material and some goodies for the interior. It boasts a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel and sport seats, stainless steel pedals and footrest, M Performance floor mats and carbon fiber trim for the hand brake and gearshift levers.The 4-Series Coupe equipped with ///M Performance package will come with additional 16HP and 39Nm for the 420d model. The 428i will have 269HP (200 kW) and 389Nm (287 lb-ft) – an increase of 27HP and 39Nm. The mighty 435i will be boosted by 34HP and 50Nm of torque – totally 336HP (250 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft). All these power upgrades are done thanks to a new exhaust systems and software re-map.Finally, BMW will offer a limited-slip differential which will be a clutch-type unit featuring a 30 % lock-up.

  • 2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe [video]

    BMW has published a promotional video of the all-new 2014 4-Series Coupe.

    The new 4-Series replaces the E92 (3-Series Coupe), but it is longer, wider and lower, with a 50mm longer wheelbase. Still, the new F32 is a lot lighter than its predecessor.

    The manufacturer offers a variety of optional packages – Sport, Luxury, M Sport, driver’s assistance and dynamic handling.

    Firstly, the 4-Series will be offered with two engines – a 428i – a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 245HP (180 kW) and 350Nm (259 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). There is also a 435i – a 3.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 300HP (224 kW) and 406Nm (300 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seocnds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

    The 428i is  priced from $41,425, while the 435i costs $46,925.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7IgMA67CCk

    Source: BMW