The BMW F32 series is the first generation of the BMW 4 Series range of compact executive cars. It is the successor to the E92 model of the 3 Series range. The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 at the North American International Auto Show and production is slated to begin in Summer 2013.

Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2013 (to commence)
Model years	2014 – present
Assembly	Germany
Predecessor	BMW 3 Series E92
Class	Compact executive car
Body style	2-door coupé
Wheelbase	Coupé: 2,810 mm (110.6 in)
Length	Coupé: 4,641 mm (182.7 in)
Width	Coupé: 1,826 mm (71.9 in)
Height	Coupe: 1,362 mm (53.6 in)
Related	BMW F30
Designer(s)	Nicolas Huet (2010)

Overview

Initial Release

BMW will offer the 420d (diesel), 428i and 435i petrol engines with their all-wheel drive xDrive counterparts. Convertible and BMW M variants are presumed to arrive in 2014.

Specifications

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 4 Series Coupé 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).

Engines

Figures in brackets are for automatic transmission.

Petrol engines
Version	Production	Engine	Power	Torque	Acceleration 0–100 km/h (seconds)
428i/xi	2013-	2.0L I4 N20B20	180 kW (245 PS; 241 bhp)	350 Nm (258 lbft)	5.9 s [5.8 s] / 5.6 s [5.8 s]
435i/xi	2013–	3.0L I6 N55B30	225 kW (306 PS; 302 bhp)	400 Nm (295 lbft)	5.4 s [5.1 s] / 5.2 s [4.9 s]

Diesel engines
Version	Production	Engine	Power	Torque	Acceleration 0–100 km/h (seconds)
420d	2013-	2.0 L I4 N47D20	135 kW (184 PS; 181 bhp)	380 Nm (280 lbft)	7.5 s [7.3 s]

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Last updated on 20 August 2013 at 09:39.

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