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2015 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe – Officially Unveiled

BMW has continued to surprise their fans and customers. Whether the surprise is good or bad, only the time will show. The German manufacturer has presented the all-new 4-Series Gran Coupe, which will make its official debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, next month.

The model is very interesting, because it shares the length, width and wheelbase ith the 4-Series Coupe, but has a longer and higher roof. It has a hatchback configuration providing easier access to luggage compartment, which by the way is 35 liters more than the Coupe or totally 480 liters and 1,300 liters with rear seats folded down.

The engine line-up is the same like 3-Series Sedan and 4-Series Coupe – a 420i, a 428i and 435i as well as 418d and 420d. There is also an xDrive variant for 428i.

The inline six-cylinder 3.0 liter turbocharged petrol has 300HP (221 kW) at 5,800RPM and 405Nm (300 lb-ft) at just 1,300RPM. 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. It is able to return 22 mpg US in city / 32 mpg US on the highway and a combined cycle of 25 mpg US.

The 2015 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe will hit the US market this summer with pricing – $41,225 for the 428i and $46,725 for the 435i. Both are mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission and the 428i can be paired with xDrive AWD system for additional $1,000.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8vX_vJBAlo

Source: BMW

February 3, 2014

BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible Individual

BMW published several images on Facebook with the new Individual Program for the 4-Series Coupe and Convertible models. The manufacturer has already announced their Individual program for the M3 Saloon and M4 Coupe and now it is turn to the normal models.

The Coupe boasts a nice Citrine Black metallic exterior paint job and the Convertible is finished in Pyrite Brown metallic. Both come with 19” alloy wheels with a V-spoke 626 design.

The interior can be ordered with Ash Grain White trim and Merino leather upholstery in opal white with contrasting piping and stitching. There is also a leather steering wheel with Individual badge, Plane Auburn dark wood trim and Merino leather in Gold Brown.

Source: BMW via Facebook

January 30, 2014

2014 BMW Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo – 410HP and 600Nm

Alpina has presented the all-new 2014 B4 Bi-Turbo based on the recently announced BMW 4-Series Coupe 335i.

The sports coupe comes with a lot of unique features like an aerodynamics package from Alpina, new wheels and improved interior.

The exterior boasts a new front apron and rear spoiler. There is also a set of 20” ALPINA Classic wheels fitted with ultra-low profile tires. At the rear we can see ALPINA lettering and signature twin tailpipes.

The engine is the well-known 3.0 liter straight-six – 410HP (301 kW) at 5,500RPM and 600Nm (444 lb-ft) at 3,000RPM. The engine is connected to a ZF 8-Speed Sport-Automatic transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 305 km/h (188 mph). Furthermore, the new B4 Bi-Turbo Coupe achieves a class-leading combined fuel economy of just 7.6l/100km and 177g/km CO2.

The suspension set-up of the new B4 Bi-Turbo provides great ride-quality and comfort while simultaneously offering sharp and dynamic handling. The adaptive ALPINA sport suspension solves this conflict of interest by means of electronically adjustable dampers in collaboration with performance springs, bump stops and stabilisers. The system allows the driver to use the Drive Performance Control (Eco Pro, Comfort, Sport, Sport+) to select the suspension setting and driving dynamics to match his mood.

Last, but not least is the high-performance brake system – 370mm discs at the front and 345mm discs at the rear with 4- and 2-piston calipers, respectively.

Dimensions
Length (mm)	4640
Width (mm)	1825
Height, unladen (mm)	1373
Wheelbase (mm)	2810
Track, front (mm)	1552
Track, rear (mm)	1576
Luggage capacity (l)	445
Fuel tank capacity (l)	ca. 60

Weight
Unladen (kg)	1615
Max permissible (kg)	2135
Permitted load (kg)	520
Max axle load, front (kg)	1030
Max axle load, rear (kg)	1150
Max trailer load, braked (kg)	1700
Max trailer load, unbraked (kg)	750

Engine
Cylinders	6 in line
Capacity (cc)	2979
Bore (mm)	84.0
Stroke (mm)	89.6
Compression ratio (:1)	10.2
Max output (kW / hp / 1/min)	301 / 410 / 5500-6250
Max torque (Nm / 1/min)	600 / 3000-4000
Engine management	BOSCH MEVD 17.2.6
Fuel type	Super Plus
Emissions classification	Euro 6

Transmission
Transmission	8-Speed Sport-Automatic ZF 8HP70 SWITCH-TRONIC
1st	4.71
2nd	3.14
3rd	2.11
4th	1.67
5th	1.29
6th	1.00
7th	0.84
8th	0.67
Final drive ratio	2.81

Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h (s)	4.2
Top speed (km/h)	305

Fuel consumption *
Urban (l/100km)	10.2
Extra-urban (l/100km)	6.1
Combined (l/100km)	7.6
CO² emissions (g/km)	177
Efficiency category	D

Wheels and tyres
Standard wheels and tyres	ALPINA CLASSIC 20″
Front	8 x 20 245/30 ZR20
Rear	9 x 20 265/30 ZR20

Standard Equipment

Adaptive ALPINA Sport Suspension

Air conditioning and radio control panel with Black High-gloss highlight

Air conditioning, automatic with two-zone control with extended features

Airbags – front, side and head airbags, for driver and passenger, fond Curtain system

Auto Start-Stop

Automatic seat belt extender

Auxiliary input point for auxiliary playing devices (e.g. MP3 player)

BMW Emergency Call

Brake Energy Regeneration

Brake system 18″ high-performance, callipers painted in blue with ALPINA lettering

Centre armrest

Cruise control with brake function

Door sill finishers ALPINA

Drive Performance Control with ECO PRO mode

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) comprising: Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

Exhaust system ALPINA, made by Akrapovič, stainless steel, two double-ended tailpipes

Extended lighting

First aid kit and warning triangle

Floor mats ALPINA

Fog lights

Front spoiler ALPINA

Hands-free facility with USB interface

Headlight wash

Instruments ALPINA

Interior trim: ALPINA luxury wood Burled Elm

Kidney grille, Chrome with Black vertical slats, front air inlet with Chrome finisher

Paintwork: non-metallic paintwork in standard BMW colours

Production plaque

Radio Professional

Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation

Rear spoiler ALPINA

Rear valance ALPINA with two double-ended tailpipes

Remote control, including integrated key – two. Separate button for opening of the luggage compartment

Remote control, including integrated key, in Black with insert in Chrome

Seat heating, front

Side air inlets (Air Breather) in matt Black

Sport Automatic Transmission (8-speed) with ALPINA SWITCH-TRONIC

Sport seats, driver and front passenger, incl. electric seat adjustment with driver memory

Steering wheel: SWITCH-TRONIC sport leather steering wheel with Multi-function

Tyre Puncture Warning System (TPWS)

Upholstery: Dakota leather, with ALPINA roundels in seatbacks

Variable sport steering

Wheels: ALPINA CLASSIC 20

Windows well covers and frames in matt Black

Windscreen with grey shade band

Xenon headlights, with LED day running lights

Source: Alpina

January 20, 2014

2014 BMW M3 F80 and M4 F82 – US Price $62,000 and $64,200

BMW North America has officially announced the pricing of the 2014 BMW M3 F80 and M4 F82. The sedan starts from just $62,000, while the Coupe is $64,200 (excluding $925 destination and handling tax).Both cars will be available in: Mineral White, Black Sapphire, Alpine White, Mineral Grey, Yas Marina, Austin Yellow, Sakhir Orange and Silverstone.2014 BMW M3 and M4 are powered by 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 performance modifications 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.

January 16, 2014

BMW 4-Series Convertible at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show

BMW 4-Series Convertible will make its official debut at the 2013 Los Angeles International Auto Show on Wednesday. The manufacturer will also exhibit the all-electric i3, X5, 4-Series Coupe, 5-Series Sedan, and K 1600 GTL Exclusive.

2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible sets new standards in terms of dynamics, elegance and extraordinary driving pleasure. The car is visibly larger than the BMW 3 Series Convertible in width, track and wheelbase. It boasts an unmistakable and elegant silhouette with balanced proportions and sleek look.

The new BMW 4-Series Convertible will be offered in the US in 2014 Q1. Initially a 428i and a 435i will be offered with pricing starting $49,675 and $55,825, respectively.

4-Series 428i is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 240HP (179 kW) and 345Nm (255 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The 435i has 3.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 300HP (224 kW) and 406Nm (300 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

BMW 4-Series Convertible will make its official debut at the 2013 Los Angeles International Auto Show on Wednesday. The manufacturer will also exhibit the all-electric i3, X5, 4-Series Coupe, 5-Series Sedan, and K 1600 GTL Exclusive.

2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible sets new standards in terms of dynamics, elegance and extraordinary driving pleasure. The car is visibly larger than the BMW 3 Series Convertible in width, track and wheelbase. It boasts an unmistakable and elegant silhouette with balanced proportions and sleek look.

The new BMW 4-Series Convertible will be offered in the US in 2014 Q1. Initially a 428i and a 435i will be offered with pricing starting $49,675 and $55,825, respectively.

4-Series 428i is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 240HP (179 kW) and 345Nm (255 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The 435i has 3.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 300HP (224 kW) and 406Nm (300 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Source: BMW

October 29, 2013

2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible [leak images]

BMWBlog has published several official images of the 2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible. The manufacturer didn’t release any technical details, but we expect the same engines, which are offered for the coupe: 420d, 428i, 435i.The exterior doesn’t come with any big changes. After all, the 4-Series Convertible will be exactly the same as the Coupe, except a retractable metal roof and some reinforcement for the chassis. Still, BMW is going to use lightweight materials in order to keep the total weight as low as possible.The 2014 BMW 4-series Convertible will make its official debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.Stay tuned!

October 9, 2013

AC Schnitzer BMW 4-Series Coupe

AC Schnitzer has introduced their tuning program for the all-new 2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe. The tuning company is going to offer a lot of styling upgrades as well as performance packages.

The exterior features include an adjustable “racing” suspension or lowering springs that reduce the ride height by 25mm. There are also different sets of wheels ranging from 18” to 20” fitted with proper low-profile tires. AC Schnitzer also offers a sports exhaust system improving not only the sound, but the performance, too.

The interior boasts alloy pedals, an aluminum iDrive cover, velour floor mats with AC Schnitzer logo and an aluminum or leather gear knob (for manual versions).

The BMW 428i can be boosted to 295HP (216 kW) – an increase of 50HP and the 435i is going to produce 360HP (265 kW) – an increase of 54HP. The 420d can be upgraded to 218HP (160 kW), which is 34HP more than the factory’s.

Source: AC Schnitzer

September 30, 2013

2014 BMW X5 and 4-Series Coupe – New Engines

BMW is going to offer the 2014 X5 and 2014 4-Series Coupe with several new engines. In November, another three variants will be added to the 4 Series Coupe, while the new X5 will get the new power units in December 2013.

2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe will be offered with an entry-level 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine – 184HP (135 kW) – for the 420i model. It will join the 430d which will produce 258HP (190 kW) and the 435d with 313HP (230 kW). The powerful model comes exclusively with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an xDrive all-wheel drive system (an option for 420i and 420d).

The BMW Sport Line and BMW Luxury Line packages already introduced will be joined by the BMW Modern Line, whose distinctive exterior and interior touches shine a particularly strong spotlight on the Coupe’s progressive looks. The stand-out features of the BMW Modern Line include bespoke light-alloy wheels, Aluminium satinated design elements, the colour shade Oyster for the seat surfaces, lower section of the instrument panel and roof liner, a sports leather steering wheel and variable-colour ambient lighting.

2014 BMW X5 is going to get sDrive25d & xDrive25d with a TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder diesel that develops 218 HP (160 kW). There will be also a X5 xDrive35i model with 306HP (225 kW) and a X5 xDrive40d with a six-cylinder diesel – 313HP (230 kW).

Among the attractive new additions to the equipment offered by a host of BMW models are the latest new features in the BMW ConnectedDrive range. Enhancing safety and comfort, for example, are the new Traffic Jam Assistant and fully automatic BMW Parking Assistant, which will be introduced in the BMW 5 Series in November this year and in the new BMW X5 in December.

Source: BMW

September 19, 2013

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.

July 19, 2013

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

July 2, 2013

BMW 4-Series 435i M Package – US Model

Bimmertoday.de has published several nice pictures of a 2014 BMW 4-Series 435i F32 with ///M Sport Package. The premium coupe was spotted in Freising, 35 km north of Munich.

The model will be positioned above the Sportline and will come with different front and rear aprons, bigger alloy wheels and some interior upgrades like sports front seats and steering wheel.

The F32 435i is powered by 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 model is priced from $46,925, but there is a cheaper version – 428i with 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). The 428i has a price tag of $41,425.

xDrive is available as an option and it will boost the price with another $2,000.

Source: BMW

June 25, 2013

2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible [render]

PS-Garage has published a render picture of the upcoming 2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible. After the revealing of the Coupe model, it is easier to imagine how the convertible version will look like.The engine range will include the same power units as the Coupe – a 428i with 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); and 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).Stay tuned for official information and pictures!

June 18, 2013

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