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http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/4series/gran_coupe/2014/showroom/index.html Anyone knows when this 4 series 4 door coupe is coming? Looks good. Pictures..

any feedback on this model? does it have similar oil leak problem as 3 series?

Four The Win The 4 Series promises all the traditional traits of the 3 Series with an added dollop of strength and style. How much of a difference does a name or number make? BMW has recently decided that all its sporty models should have an even number in their title, just like the 6 Series and the upcoming 2 Series, hence the arrival of the new 4. So two-door BMW cars - both coupes and convertibles - begin with even numbers, while odd numbers are reserved for more family-friendly sedans and wagons. The 4 Series is effectively the next generation of the 3 Series Coupe but BMW wants it to be a standalone model The car you see here is the new BMW 4 Series, a brand new model number in the BMW range that waves goodbye to the outgoing 3 Series Coupe - in a similar way to Audi with the A5 range, which changed the game in this segment and proved to be a smash hit. Exterior Compare the exterior looks of the 4 Series to the last iteration of the 3 Series coupe and the newcomer is indeed a sexy evolution in two-door design, paying respects to past generations while flirting with some details from the bigger 6 Series. In fact, the 4 Series is a bit wider and longer than the 3 Series Coupe, giving it a more hunkered down look that will catch the attention of onlookers. Besides that, there are two new vertical airflow zones on the sides of the apron (called Air Curtains) that improve airflow around the front wheels. And together with new vents in the front wings (called Air Breathers), which reduce drag around the front wheels, they help to boost fuel efficiency. Hofmeister kink on the F32 4 Series - a standard BMW design feature, which consists of a low forward bend at the C or D-pillar Still it's no surprise to see plenty of styling similarities between the 4 Series and the 3 Series. The 4er has the same aggressive front end and angular Xenon headlights, while the trademark BMW twin rings look menacing, especially in the rear view mirror of the car in front. At the rear, the 4 Series sports beefy haunches and a rump that looks like its keeping those rear-drive tyres pinned to the asphalt. L-shaped tail lights act as a seamless continuation of the swage line along the side of the car, complemented by twin exhaust pipes that round up the whole sporty look. Page 1 2 3 »

The digital age and the internet it has brought with, is truly an amazing tool for auto fanatics like you and me but I miss the old days for some reason.. I remember the days when I'm back from school and I'll see the latest Autocar magazine on my desk - my only source at that time where I can get a glimpse of the latest scoops and little hints. I don't remember reading much 'leaked' news or spy shots back then. Till today nothing beats the feeling of an all new model that is released on print and I get to see it up close on the nicely minted glossy magazine. Yes, the internet is a lot faster and usually has a better colour reproduction than print but the 'excitement' level is surely different. Anyway coming back to what I initially wanted to talk about, spyshots of what seems to be a 90% production ready 4 series have made its way to the widest web of the world. While there is a substantial amount of camouflage present on the car, you get a good preview of what the production ready version would look like. It has a minimal resemblance to the 4 Series coupe concept that was unveiled weeks ago but it looks inline with the current 3 series just without the two rear doors. Picture Source: WorldCarFans, Google Images

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Yes. It is already in the works and the people from AutoExpress have rendered these images as to how the 4 series will look like in 2014 when it is to be released. Its meant to 'complement' the 3 series range and to battle for supremacy with the Audi A5 Sportback. Originally thought to be a 3 series variant called the GT (as with the 5 series GT), BMW have decided to go with the 4 series to pitch the new car between the 3 and 5, obviously. But they have used the 5 Series GT as a base, only miniaturized it to become a smaller GT which is rather ugly. Supposedly, consumers are meant to experience a more 'premium' feel in the 4 series compared to the 3 but in other words, it just shouts to the world that you can't afford a 5. Underneath, there will be a stretched version of BMW's new rear-wheel drive system to optimize the interior space and the bootlid can either be opened like a hatchback or a conventional boot. However, don't expect serious performance like the 3 series offers, this is meant to soothe your brow as your drive along in comfort. Suspension setups will not be as hard as the 3 series as the focus is mainly on the passengers' comfort. All Wheel Drive X versions will also be available while the powerplant will either be the latest latest four and six-cylinder petrol and diesel units, including the new 245bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol introduced on the X1.