Engineering:BMW 4 Series
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact executive car (D) |
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| Related | BMW 3 Series |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 3 Series (E92/E93) |
The BMW 4 Series is a range of compact executive cars manufactured by BMW since 2013. The 4 Series was created when BMW spun off the 2-door models (coupé and convertible) of the 3 Series into a separate series. The 4 Series is currently in its second generation.
The original 4 Series concept car was unveiled in January 2013 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.[1][2] Both generations have been produced in the coupé, convertible and 5-door liftback (marketed as "Gran Coupé") body styles. The 4 series body style is very similar to that of the all electric BMW i4.[3]
The engines available for the first generation were turbocharged inline-3, inline-4 and inline-6 engines fueled by petrol or diesel. For the second generation, a plug-in hybrid powertrain was introduced. As per the equivalent 3 Series generations, the 4 Series' drivetrain layout is rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive ("xDrive").
The BMW M4 is the high-performance version of the 4 Series. The first generation of the M4 is called the F82/F83 and uses the same turbocharged inline-six petrol engine as the F80/F81 M3.
First generation (F32/F33/F36; 2013)
The first generation of the 4 Series consists of the following body styles:
- 2-door coupé (F32 model code)
- 2-door convertible (F33 model code)
- 4-door liftback (F36 model code; marketed as the 4 Series Gran Coupé)
This generation was produced from 2014 to 2020 and is often collectively referred to as the F32. The F32 was introduced as the successor to the E92/E93 coupé/convertible models of the fifth-generation 3 Series range. The F32 is produced alongside - and shares many features with - the F30 3 Series. As with the F30 3 Series range, the F32/F33/F36 is powered by turbocharged petrol and diesel engines with 3 cylinders (petrol only), 4 cylinders, and 6 cylinders.
The high performance F82/F83 M4 models were introduced in early 2014.[4] They are powered by the S55 turbocharged straight-six engine.
BMW 4 Series coupé (F32)
BMW 4 Series convertible (F33)
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (F36)
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Second generation (G22/G23/G26; 2020)
- The second generation of the 4 Series consists of the following body styles:
- 2-door coupé (G22 model code)
- 2-door convertible (G23 model code)
- 5-door liftback (G26 model code; marketed as the 4 Series Gran Coupé)
This generation was launched in June 2020 and is currently in production. The G22/G23/G26 will be produced alongside - and shares many features with - the G20 3 Series. As with the G20 3 Series range, the G22/G23/G26 will be powered by turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.
Unlike its predecessor, the new 4 Series has a significant departure in design from the 3 Series in order to distinguish between the two models and to move the 4 Series upscale. The most notable of the design changes is the large kidney grille at the front which was inspired by the 1930s BMW 328.[5]
BMW 4 Series coupé (G22)
BMW 4 Series convertible (G23)
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (G26)
Awards
In January 2021, the BMW 420i M Sport (M Sport Pro Package) was named Coupé of the Year by What Car? magazine.[6] What Car? awarded the 4 Series Coupé five stars out of five in its review of the car.[7]
See also
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- List of BMW vehicles
References
- ↑ "First Look: BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept". http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/detroit/2013/2012_bmw_4_series_coupe_concept/.
- ↑ "BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe". https://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/bmw_concept_4_coupe/keep_informed/index.html.
- ↑ Reyes, Alvin (2021-06-16). "2022 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe: Bigger, Bolder & More Aerodynamic" (in en-US). https://www.automoblog.net/2022-bmw-4-series-gran-coupe/.
- ↑ "The new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe." (in en). https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0159784EN/the-new-bmw-m3-sedan-and-new-bmw-m4-coupe.
- ↑ "Domagoj Dukec BMW Design talks about the BMW Concept 4 Series" (in en). 2019-10-10. https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/10/10/domagoj-dukec-head-of-bmw-design-talks-about-the-bmw-concept-4-series/.
- ↑ "Car of the Year Awards 2021: Coupé of the Year". https://www.whatcar.com/news/car-of-the-year-awards-2021-coupe-of-the-year/n22451.
- ↑ "BMW 4 Series Coupé Review 2021". https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/4-series/coupe/review/n62.
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