First Look at 2014 BMW 4 Series (435i or 440i) F32 Coupe in Production Form! - Page 4 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 11-13-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by M3maniac20

Do we have any concrete evidence that this will be called the 4? Or is this still speculation?

You won't get official concrete statement on this from BMW until the production car or concept is actually revealed either in online communications, or at an auto show.

But trust us, it will be called the 4 Series. And that's not just from speculation on our part.

pkim1079 · 11-13-2012, 11:01 AM

Forgot to mention. Does that guy standing in the pic count as a PHOTOBOMB because i need to see boot line!

pkim1079 · 11-13-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

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Originally Posted by M3maniac20

Do we have any concrete evidence that this will be called the 4? Or is this still speculation?

You won't get official concrete statement on this from BMW until the production car or concept is actually revealed either in online communications, or at an auto show.

But trust us, it will be called the 4 Series.

Like i said, its positioning the car to have your average person think oh i have the 4 series. Its a level up on the 3. Its like a mini 6 series. Idiots are gonna compare this car more to the 6 than the 3 guaranteed.

Zackman93 · 11-13-2012, 11:08 AM

Looks like ill be keeping my e92

Antares · 11-13-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

Anyone notice how big that dude is driving the car? lol

Alan

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Originally Posted by nenadbogar

haha yeah that guys is huge. i was thinking did they make this car smaller

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Originally Posted by Tora

Reminds me of Bowser in Mario Kart

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Originally Posted by Can258

Doesn't look that big from E92 .

They hired a gorilla to get behind the driving wheel, to cover the fact that the 3Coupe transformed into a 6series Coupe (long) Spaghetti style.

Sport cars are have a defined width to length. Look at Ferrari or Lamborghini. They are quite short if you consider the width.

E9TOU · 11-13-2012, 11:12 AM

While the roof line seems to be sleeker, the hood-line seems to have shrunk and it almost looks smushed together when compared to the E92 -- that's the only awkward aspect I don't like about the car. I want to reserve judgement until after the camo is taken off, but I like what I see so far. Bravo BMW!

Prissy · 11-13-2012, 11:12 AM

That tail light looks very similar to the 6er's.

RickyZone · 11-13-2012, 11:16 AM

As someone else stated earlier... Finally!

This all looks very promising to me! What an improvement over the E92. This car looks so much sleeker, with a much more dynamic profile.

Comparing the F32 to the E92 and E46, I noticed that the side window area is a lot smaller on the new car, and a lot lower. This combined with the more aggressive hofmeister-kink looks great! Also, the rear window is moved down/backwards, closer to the end of the car, which adds to the sportiness. Considering the fact that this is only a sport line, it looks rather aggressive. I am very eager to see what the M-sport Package will look like on this model. Just like the F30, I think this is finally a real worthy successor to the E46. It looks absolutely amazing!

That said, there is always room for improvement. I'm a bit skeptical about the air-curtain. As someone previously stated - I love the concept, but it just looks a bit out of place really. I think they should've incorporated it into the line following the side profile. Also, I'm a bit said that BMW - once again, like the E92, decided to skip the flared wheel arches. At first I thought the car looked rather high, then I realized this was due to the large gap between the fender and side windows. Then I compared it to the E46 and it seems as if the distance is more or less the same, however the flared wheel arch tricks the eye (at least my eyes..) Here is a comparison between the E46 and the F32. Notice the wide front wheel arches, and rear wheel arches evident on the E46. Also, it seems like we won't be seeing the electric outwards-opening rear windows on the F32 either.

All of this aside, I love the new car. I can't wait for the official unveiling!

Prissy · 11-13-2012, 11:19 AM

Man... The rear pillar does look like A5... Which I don't like.

Docray1 · 11-13-2012, 11:20 AM

The front fender vent reminds me a bit too much of the last generation Ford Focus. Otherwise, it looks pretty nice.

and 1 · 11-13-2012, 11:20 AM

and a bleeder valve you can get to without taking the wheel off! nice job bmw.

now why couldn't you have done that on the e82??

DJEngineer · 11-13-2012, 11:21 AM

As everyone stated, there are definitely some good things to observe here. Not too sure about that vent on the front fender, but very interested to see how it comes together as a finished package.

I guess I can start collecting pennies now lol

Prissy · 11-13-2012, 11:22 AM

Guys if you are worried about the black POS on the vent, I really doubt other models besides the Sport Line will have it. The other lines are suppose to look cleaner.

DASHOCKER · 11-13-2012, 11:24 AM

looking good so far!

CSanto · 11-13-2012, 11:25 AM

Price Is going to be a huge ??.

M3 Base? = 65k?
M4 Base? = 75k?
M4 GC Base? = 80k?

Pons · 11-13-2012, 11:28 AM

4 series as a "new era"?
It's just the new 3 series coupe...

By the way, I think it is better to wait for the unveiling of the front and the rear before giving a final verdict.

BigKutta · 11-13-2012, 11:29 AM

Love how much more compact that looks, and how the rear seats are pushed back. Trunk space must be smaller. I'll bet that car is a blast to drive!

Optherion · 11-13-2012, 11:30 AM

that small side vent is hideous. WTF???

Transfer · 11-13-2012, 11:31 AM

I think it looks great and has much better (and sportier) proportions than the E92. The E9x cars were similar in overall shape and proportion between coupe and sedan but the new F32 looks very different from the F30 and I really like that. Reminds me of a larger TT or RSX (2nd gen) as far as overall shape. Some won't like that but I think those are very sporty body styles and BMW is improving on those shapes. It really looks like a separate model line that's not attached to the 3 series.

AlpineSwift · 11-13-2012, 11:33 AM

Anyone else notice the black strip on the bumper?

I distinctly remember that on the E46 coupe

Honestly my biggest problem with the new 4 series is the side skirts. Very bland imo.

lfelunden · 11-13-2012, 11:35 AM

Looks like they fixed that noise from the side windows when doing over 180km/h in a e92 lol.. it sucked badly

Rioter · 11-13-2012, 11:38 AM

Aftermarket companies are going to make a killing on color matched fender vents.

11-13-2012, 11:01 AM	#68
pkim1079 Major Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,488 iTrader: (0)	Forgot to mention. Does that guy standing in the pic count as a PHOTOBOMB because i need to see boot line! __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

11-13-2012, 11:08 AM	#70
Zackman93 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami,Fl Posts: 496 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 335i [3.90]	Looks like ill be keeping my e92 __________________

11-13-2012, 11:16 AM	#74
RickyZone New Member Drives: E46 330Ci M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	As someone else stated earlier... Finally! This all looks very promising to me! What an improvement over the E92. This car looks so much sleeker, with a much more dynamic profile. Comparing the F32 to the E92 and E46, I noticed that the side window area is a lot smaller on the new car, and a lot lower. This combined with the more aggressive hofmeister-kink looks great! Also, the rear window is moved down/backwards, closer to the end of the car, which adds to the sportiness. Considering the fact that this is only a sport line, it looks rather aggressive. I am very eager to see what the M-sport Package will look like on this model. Just like the F30, I think this is finally a real worthy successor to the E46. It looks absolutely amazing! That said, there is always room for improvement. I'm a bit skeptical about the air-curtain. As someone previously stated - I love the concept, but it just looks a bit out of place really. I think they should've incorporated it into the line following the side profile. Also, I'm a bit said that BMW - once again, like the E92, decided to skip the flared wheel arches. At first I thought the car looked rather high, then I realized this was due to the large gap between the fender and side windows. Then I compared it to the E46 and it seems as if the distance is more or less the same, however the flared wheel arch tricks the eye (at least my eyes..) Here is a comparison between the E46 and the F32. Notice the wide front wheel arches, and rear wheel arches evident on the E46. Also, it seems like we won't be seeing the electric outwards-opening rear windows on the F32 either. All of this aside, I love the new car. I can't wait for the official unveiling! Last edited by RickyZone; 11-13-2012 at 11:31 AM.

11-13-2012, 11:20 AM	#77
and 1 winter mode Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 2,058 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [3.75]	and a bleeder valve you can get to without taking the wheel off! nice job bmw. now why couldn't you have done that on the e82?? __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar

11-13-2012, 11:24 AM	#80
DASHOCKER The power of V! Drives: 2007 335i coupe steptronic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 Lexus Gs400 [0.00] 2010 ebony & ivory [0.00] 2006 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 pics [0.00] 2009 e92 335 xdrive [0.00]	looking good so far! __________________ 2007 335 coupe Alpine white, steptronic, sportpack, etc. (gone) 2006 X3 3.0 steptronic Titanium Silver, 2009 E92 335xdrive, next.... Caddy CTS_V!

11-13-2012, 11:12 AM	#72
E9TOU Second Lieutenant Drives: 2010 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 235 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW E92 335 [4.00]	While the roof line seems to be sleeker, the hood-line seems to have shrunk and it almost looks smushed together when compared to the E92 -- that's the only awkward aspect I don't like about the car. I want to reserve judgement until after the camo is taken off, but I like what I see so far. Bravo BMW!

11-13-2012, 11:12 AM	#73
Prissy Brigadier General Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 3,243 iTrader: (2)	That tail light looks very similar to the 6er's.

11-13-2012, 11:19 AM	#75
Prissy Brigadier General Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 3,243 iTrader: (2)	Man... The rear pillar does look like A5... Which I don't like.

11-13-2012, 11:20 AM	#76
Docray1 Private Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	The front fender vent reminds me a bit too much of the last generation Ford Focus. Otherwise, it looks pretty nice.

11-13-2012, 11:21 AM	#78
DJEngineer Private First Class Drives: To Be Determined... Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southern Cal. Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	As everyone stated, there are definitely some good things to observe here. Not too sure about that vent on the front fender, but very interested to see how it comes together as a finished package. I guess I can start collecting pennies now lol

11-13-2012, 11:22 AM	#79
Prissy Brigadier General Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 3,243 iTrader: (2)	Guys if you are worried about the black POS on the vent, I really doubt other models besides the Sport Line will have it. The other lines are suppose to look cleaner.

11-13-2012, 11:25 AM	#81
CSanto Major Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,322 iTrader: (1)	Price Is going to be a huge ??. M3 Base? = 65k? M4 Base? = 75k? M4 GC Base? = 80k?

11-13-2012, 11:28 AM	#82
Pons New Member Drives: BMW 320d Touring (F31) M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	4 series as a "new era"? It's just the new 3 series coupe... By the way, I think it is better to wait for the unveiling of the front and the rear before giving a final verdict.

11-13-2012, 11:29 AM	#83
BigKutta Lieutenant Drives: 2012 528i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington DC Posts: 529 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 528i [0.00] 2012 BMW 528i [0.00]	Love how much more compact that looks, and how the rear seats are pushed back. Trunk space must be smaller. I'll bet that car is a blast to drive!

11-13-2012, 11:30 AM	#84
Optherion Lieutenant Drives: Prancing Horse Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal & Vegas Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	that small side vent is hideous. WTF??? __________________ Current Stable: Some Audi with a V10, Couple of BMW's, one F Car, and one P car. One lonely GT-R with all the Euros.

11-13-2012, 11:31 AM	#85
Transfer Captain Drives: E90 M3, X1 xDrive28i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 799 iTrader: (0)	I think it looks great and has much better (and sportier) proportions than the E92. The E9x cars were similar in overall shape and proportion between coupe and sedan but the new F32 looks very different from the F30 and I really like that. Reminds me of a larger TT or RSX (2nd gen) as far as overall shape. Some won't like that but I think those are very sporty body styles and BMW is improving on those shapes. It really looks like a separate model line that's not attached to the 3 series.

11-13-2012, 11:33 AM	#86
AlpineSwift DöinẄerke Drives: 2007 328Xi Coupé Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 832 iTrader: (0)	Anyone else notice the black strip on the bumper? I distinctly remember that on the E46 coupe Honestly my biggest problem with the new 4 series is the side skirts. Very bland imo. __________________ Airman First Class - 140th AMXS; Buckley AFB, CO E92 2007 328Xi - 6MT, Montego, Black Leather, CF Trim, !Muffler, K&N, Black Kidneys, !CDV, Blue LED Interior, CF Wing. Dyno results as of April 2011 - 169.5AWHP 160TQ. 2013 Plans: E90 335Xi 6MT

11-13-2012, 11:35 AM	#87
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11-13-2012, 11:38 AM	#88
Rioter New Member Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	Aftermarket companies are going to make a killing on color matched fender vents. __________________ -Joeyballs N54/DCT

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