The new BMW 4-Series

[Swissbeatz]

this is the new BMW 4-Series. WHat do you think about that car?? Me I love it.

[Rijoh]

Very nice, but the back looks a bit like a Saab :rolleyes:

[Scientist]

Very nice, but the back looks a bit like a Saab :rolleyes:

I think it looks nice too...and now that you say it, indeed, the back does look like a Saab :rolleyes: .

[SPN:DOC]

wow... I like.. I like.. :D nice...

I thought the e60 5 series is also nice when see in metal. :D

[Alfahollic]

Looks like one of those new MG things with the big styled bodykit, looks like an effort from Honda, Jap crap.

[Rusty]

I absolutely love it. But then I love all the Bangle cars so far.

[Egg Nog]

I like all of it except for those front headlamps. The back is gorgeous, though. I like certain aspects of the Bangle styling, but I also find that the small things (like headlamps) are often totally ruined.

[DiabloGTR]

It's decent. It does look somewhat like a Saab. Whats the point of this thing anyways? It looks like a mini 6-Series, cept it's worse. :p

[bum-man]

It does look somewhat like a Saab.

is that a bad thing?

[Höger Porsche]

It's decent. It does look somewhat like a Saab. Whats the point of this thing anyways? It looks like a mini 6-Series, cept it's worse. :p

i think the point of this car is to compete with the CLK of mercedes, the 6series is probably aimed at the CL, but im not quite sure :confused:

[jep_slug14]

This care is awesome!!!!! Sad thing is they're not real :( Ah well we can all dream!

[drkeng]

When are these cars due out? At the Chicago Auto show (yesterday), they said not until 2006. Of course, last year they denied that a new 5 series was coming. Oh, they also knew nothing about calling the next coupe/cab a "4" series. Makes you wonder.

[DwZX35]

Looks like one of those new MG things with the big styled bodykit, looks like an effort from Honda, Jap crap.
Jap crap? what the hell? what car has honda made that looks like that?



This care is awesome!!!!! Sad thing is they're not real :( Ah well we can all dream!

dream? If I saw one of those in my dream, it'd be a nightmare.

[Matra et Alpine]

Jap crap? what the hell? what car has honda made that looks like that?
Honda S200 has similar styling for convertible, new Honda Accord could be lowered and alloys to match :) older Honda Accord Coupe was also similar.
Don't have the grille, but look beyond that and there are similarities.
I can see where he's coming from.
I think as BMW move away from the very upright/square grille showing clearly the B, M and W they are losing their identity. It would be nice if they would follow Alfa and return to the very strong grilles of the 60s/70s...

[itisi]

this new 4 rocks I think it is a very beautiful car I just love it bmw is really into futuristic design just like there new FW26

[Matra et Alpine]

this new 4 rocks I think it is a very beautiful car I just love it bmw is really into futuristic design just like there new FW26

Which is designed by WILLIAMS F1 !!
gavin Fischer is chief deisnger and aerodymancist is Antonia Terzi who is Italian and came from Ferrari F1 design.
The car was developed and modelled on HP computers.

So the shape is zero BMW - sorry :)
The engine and the money are though !!!!

[itisi]

Which is designed by WILLIAMS F1 !!
gavin Fischer is chief deisnger and aerodymancist is Antonia Terzi who is Italian and came from Ferrari F1 design.
The car was developed and modelled on HP computers.

So the shape is zero BMW - sorry :)
The engine and the money are though !!!!
sorry matra i think i was a bit excited i appologize :rolleyes:

[kinan.f]

Well,at the first glance I DISliked the car especially that it has that front headlights & grill borrowed from the X3 apparently.But after a minute of staring at the pictures I should admit that I can't say but 'THUMBS UP Bangle'.Better if we see the tail lights more BMW like though.

[schumifan]

Thats like 6 series little brother!!!I like it! :) :) :)

[Lardinio]

this is the new BMW 4-Series. WHat do you think about that car?? Me I love it.

How can anyone say this car is ugly?!

The damn thing is a work of art and may have a good chance of making a similar production model now that Bangle has been moved 'upstairs'.

The 5 and 7 are a mess and this baby and the 1/2 series are gonna keep the brand alive and kicking whilst they figure out what the hell they are going to do about the mess they have left with the 5/7.

[de_michelis]

Maybe, just maybe BMW made their own version of the now defunct first Gen Stratus..... :D

[kiwitt]

I like it ... And when the "tuners" get hold of it, expect to see the new M5 motor tucked under the bonnet and it will be one hell of a stormer.

Also, If was ever going to replace my VR-4, this car could be it.

[fpv_gtho]

i think the point of this car is to compete with the CLK of mercedes, the 6series is probably aimed at the CL, but im not quite sure :confused:


well im not really sure either, all i know is the Z4 lines up against the SLK. I'd more than likely put the M6 up against the SL55 but its possible i suppose to also compare it to the CL

[kiwitt]

I suspect that BMW is tweaking it's line-up.

1-series (Mini size range - 2005)
2-series (Current 3-series compact range)
3-series (3-series - as is)
4-series (Small-size coupe)
5-series (5-series - as is)
6-series (Mid-size coupe)
7-series (7-series - as is)
8-series (Luxury-size coupe - discontinued)

[fpv_gtho]

I suspect that BMW is tweaking it's line-up.

1-series (Mini size range - 2005)
2-series (Current 3-series compact range)
3-series (3-series - as is)
4-series (Small-size coupe)
5-series (5-series - as is)
6-series (Mid-size coupe)
7-series (7-series - as is)
8-series (Luxury-size coupe - discontinued)


the 4 series is replacing the 3 series coupe remember......odds are sedans and the evens are their coupe equivalent so its: 1 series sedan-2 series coupe, 3 series sedan-4 series coupe, 5 series sedan-6 series coupe.

[kiwitt]

Just spotted this BMW 2005 (http://www.streetracersonline.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=21) which showed that the 1 and 2 series will probably replace the 3-series compact range.

[fpv_gtho]

the 1 and 2 will be based of an even shorter 3 series compact platform so i dont know where that will leave the 3 series compact, but i dont think it will be killed off

[kiwitt]

Is the 3-series "compact" a success. I thought it might be a BMW exercise, until they have a the purpose built series made (i.e. the 1 and 2 series). The compacts may have diluted the 3-series brand, hence the move to 4-series for the coupe and the 1-2 series due later. This would leave the 3 series as a singe shape series (i.e. 4 door sedan (or wagon)).

[fpv_gtho]

i think the compact would be a success but now that im thinking about it i dont think they'll get rid of it either, considering MB sell the sports coupe as well as the A class. the move to the 4 series is just somethign i think BMW wants to do to give their coupe models a different identity to the sedan equivalents

[Legend306GTI]

is any one know when this car will come out ?

[Yellowbird]

Thats like 6 series little brother!!!I like it! :) :) :)
Yeah, that's right. Just hope they let it go for a reasnable price aswell. My imagination is running away and to a M4 :D

[NSXType-R]

I heard somewhere that the 3 series was too established a name to be split into a 4 door sedan as the 3 and the two door as the 4.

[Zondaboy1]

looks like the new 3 series

[Quiggs]

New BMW's just look so awkward to me. Downgrade.

[bmwpower]

i used to think that the new beemer's were ugly but they've grown on me big time and this car is hot.

[shee10]

the new 4, looks super good...apparently, there thinkin about droping a v-8 380hp engine, if that happens, i would want to buy one

[matek]

i honestly dont see the point in having the 4 series and the 3 maybe its for rich people so they can have more to spend there money on:p

but it looks alright prefer 6 series

[bahsounhj]

It's the new M3 serie not a 4-serie

[The Pilot]

It does look like the 7 or 5, which I completely hate, but that Banglish style fits this car. It is good for such a car like 3 coupe (4).
But, unfortunately, the Banglism makes more "serious" cars like 5 or 7 very ugly.

[RS6]

I hope it looks better when it is put into production. I can't get myself to like its looks in any of those pictures.

[6'bore]

Very nice..

... a mini 6.

[s-d]

Brilliant design! I am very impressed! Maybe the the most beautiful BMW at the moment?

[benzdriver101]

The new BMW's has lost its orignal looks... I would prefer a e46 3 series than this new 4 series.

[Cadillac Imaj]

a really fine piece of work.

[nyazi]

wow this car is imaizing ,,, think about the m4 ,,, it will be on top :)

[Gtek-i]

I think it's the M3, not the 4 series, but otherwise it looks good!