BMW 4 Series Coupe Revealed
Here it is, the long-rumoured 4 Series Coupe. Sure, the badge says it's a concept, but as with the Gran Coupe 'concept' that smoothly morphed into the new 6 Series, we all know better. BMW isn't pretending other
Here it is, the long-rumoured 4 Series Coupe. Sure, the badge says it's a concept, but as with the Gran Coupe 'concept' that smoothly morphed into the new 6 Series, we all know better.
BMW isn't pretending otherwise, either. The German carmaker describes the "Concept 4 Series Coupe" as the fourth generation of its popular midsized coupe range.
Never short of a superlative, BMW says it will "reassert its global leadership credentials" with this new model line, the number 4 becoming "market shorthand for aesthetic and dynamic appeal".
In the new 4 Series, BMW continues the themes set out by its E92 predecessor, with the same long bonnet, low swooping glasshouse and short rear deck formula that has made the 3 Series Coupe a strong seller for the prestige marque.
The unveiling of the 4 Series Coupe also quashes rumours the new model would bring a markedly different design to the regular 3 Series range.
Like the 3 Series GT spied this week, the 4 Coupe remains loyal to the style of the 3 Sedan, featuring the same connected grille and headlights design but adding a few tweaks of its own.
There's aggressive new bumpers at both ends, deep side skirts, smoothed-out tail-lights and, as with the GT hatch, a hooked brake vent behind the front wheel arches.
The 4 is also noteably larger than its predecessor, measuring nearly 30mm longer and 44mm wider, while sitting on a 50mm longer wheelbase.