4 Series (F32) [Official] BMW 4-Series Coupe

[Beemer B773ER]

Just_Me... the photo resolution is small. Any way you could post the fill-size version of your edit ?

Thanks Betty for the original, the car does look fantastic! I'm really liking that 3D/protruding grille. Adds depth and brings back the shark-nose look.

 

[Zafiro]

Just_Me... the photo resolution is small. Any way you could post the fill-size version of your edit ?

Thanks Betty for the original, the car does look fantastic! I'm really liking that 3D/protruding grille. Adds depth and brings back the shark-nose look.

Small as thumbnail small? This is the direct link to 800 px wide photo. Copy link and paste in a new web window. Unfortuanly its the largest size I still have left.

http://s5.postimg.org/jd7mo9wl3/bmwret.jpg

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Strange, it's still small (120x180). It's not a thumbnail that enlarges.

Not to worry though, the car still looks great in that summer haze hue.

 

[klier]

Nice photo Betty. Were you allowed to sit inside the car and if so were there any changes compared to a 3er (other than the obvious ones like longer doors and different rear seats)?

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Nice photo Betty. Were you allowed to sit inside the car and if so were there any changes compared to a 3er (other than the obvious ones like longer doors and different rear seats)?

I was allowed to sit in the car, and other than the new touchpad iDrive, it felt identical to the F30. Oh, it did feel as if I was significantly lower down in the car and closer to the road. I liked it.

The guy sat in the passenger seat didn't though. He was very "meh".

One other thing. The M135i they had on display downstairs had the new iDrive also, which I was surprised at. Didn't think it would come until the facelift.

 

[klier]

Interesting, guess the new iDrive will be on all BMW cars this model year already then..

 

[EnI]

The iDrive Touch Controller comes with the Professional Navi from July 2013 in all BMWs. The Business Navi still featuers regular non-touch iDrive controller.

 

[martinbo]

Hey EnI - did ya see what I went and got?

 

[Zafiro]

4-series with performance parts.

 

[LaArtist]

^WOW that looks amazing!

I wonder what that would cost you..

 

[Zafiro]

^WOW that looks amazing!

I wonder what that would cost you..

....or you wait for the M3.....

 

[Laurent T]

Looks very good indeed, in particular the interior. Can't wait to see the M3 and M4 now. Seems to be due for Detroit 2014, that's a long time to wait (why can't BMW release M cars as fast as AMGs !!!).

 

[PanterroR]

That looks stunning!!!

 

[martinbo]

Wow! That's very impressive. @Just_me, do you have a source for the information that M-Performance packages will be available with LSD as an option? That would make for a very compelling alternative to the M3/M4...

Interior is just a step above the standard fodder. I look forward to the comparisons with the E400 Coupe with AMG kit.

 

[PanterroR]

Mucking afazing, huh Martin?

 

[klier]

Wow! That's very impressive. @Just_me, do you have a source for the information that M-Performance packages will be available with LSD as an option? That would make for a very compelling alternative to the M3/M4...

Interior is just a step above the standard fodder. I look forward to the comparisons with the E400 Coupe with AMG kit.

YES!!!!!!! The LSD will be a clutch type unit and feature a 30% lockup. Only on the 4er right now, maybe other models in the future...
And you're looking forward to the E400 coupe getting slaughtered? Me too actually.

....or you wait for the M3.....

That's something completely else. And a different price class too.

 

[martinbo]

Mucking afazing, huh Martin?

Nope - even better...

Trucking Femendous.

 

[PanterroR]

Nope - even better...

Trucking Femendous.

 

[klier]

Double post sorry

 

[martinbo]

YES!!!!!!! The LSD will be a clutch type unit and feature a 30% lockup. Only on the 4er right now, maybe other models in the future...

Ha, Mr Naysayer - you edited your post. Just_me was quickest here to suss that LSD will become part of the M-Performance Pack options list. Here's a quote:

Performance Parts:

BMW will finally offer an optional limited slip differential (LSD) as part of the M Performance Parts catalog. The LSD will be a clutch type unit and feature a 30% lockup. LSD may be offered for other models eventually, depending on how well it sells for the 4 Series.

The M Performance LSD will join the other mechanical upgrades we have seen in the F30 3 Series Catalog - the M Performance Power Kit, exhaust system, brakes, suspension (10mm lowering), and a new style 20" M Performance wheels.