BMW 4 Series (F32) | |
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BMW 428i coupé
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BMW |
Production | July 2013–present |
Model years | 2014–present |
Assembly |
Regensburg, Germany (convertible only) Dingolfing, Germany (Gran Coupe only), Munich, Germany (coupe only) |
Designer | Won Kyu Kang (Concept) Nicolas Huet (2010) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Entry-level luxury car (D) |
Body style | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible (F33) 4-door fastback (F36) |
Related | BMW F30 |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | Coupe: 2,810 mm (110.6 in) |
Length | Coupe: 4,641 mm (182.7 in) |
Width | Coupe: 1,826 mm (71.9 in) |
Height | Coupe: 1,362 mm (53.6 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BMW 3 Series E92 |
The BMW F32 series is the first generation of the BMW 4 Series range of entry-level luxury cars. It is the successor to the E92 model of the 3 Series range.
The vehicle's wheelbase (2,810 mm) is 50 millimetres longer than that of the existing 3 Series Coupe, while 45 mm has been added to the front track (1,545 mm) and 80 mm to the rear track (1,593 mm). The BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe is 44 mm broader than its predecessor, its roof line is 16 mm lower (1,362 mm) and it is also longer (4,641 mm). Other features include hexagonal full-LED in twin circular design, double swage line below the side windows (from BMW 3 Series), air Breather behind the front wheels, 20-inch light-alloy wheels in three-dimensional multi-spoke design, L-shaped rear lights, two-tone Black and Schiaparelli Brown interior trim, light contrast stitching on leather upholstery, leather-covered cup holders, inline 6 cylinder engine, interior Natural Chestnut fine wood trim strip. The car is valued at over $54,000. The base model starts at ~$44,910.00.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 North American International Auto Show.
The vehicles were set to be unveiled in 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Early models include 428i (210kW)(245PS), 435i (260kW)(306PS), 420d. 420i, 420i xDrive, 420d xDrive, 430d, 435d xDrive were added in November 2013.
US models went on sale in Summer 2013 as 2014 model year vehicle. Early models include 428i (244PS), 435i (304PS), 428i xDrive (244PS), 435i xDrive (304PS). Competing models include the Audi A5 Coupe, Infiniti Q60 Coupe and the Cadillac CTS Coupe.
This new convertible is set to replace the BMW E93 3 Series Convertible. The new BMW 4 Series Convertible is visibly larger in width, track and wheelbase than the BMW E93 3 Series Convertible.
The vehicle was unveiled in Tokyo Motor Show 2013, followed by LA Auto Show 2013.
Early models include 428i (245PS), 435i (306PS), 420d, with 428i xDrive available in spring of 2014.