BMW April 2017 Series: Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe, updated

BMW now turn to the Series 4. Both three bodies as the sportiest model in the range, the M4, receive numerous cosmetic changes, mechanical and chassis improvements. This is what changes.

Since 2013 market and more than 400,000 units sold around the world, BMW 4 Series has come when updating image, interior design, engines, multimedia systems and modifications to the chassis including. Changes in the same line and direction as the 3 Series 2015 and affecting three body Series 4 integrated into the Coupe, the Cabrio and the Gran Coupe, and extend, of course, to both sportier variants of the saga: BMW M4 Coupe and Cabrio M4. The new range It will be on sale from March 1, 2017.

BMW April 2017 Series: more than just a new look, sportier design

Matiz to hue, BMW Series in April 2017 you will find many new design elements focused on generating a high visual impact and width greater sense of body. While there are no major changes in size: the three bodies, fruit of the new bumpers, now measure 4.640 m long -4.638 m the salientes- versions, 1.825 m width without changes-and, according to the body, between 1.377 and 1.399 m -the CoUpé- -the Cabrio- m high. According to data provided by BMW, does not change the drag coefficient, with a Cx whose absolute value of 0,29. There is also no significant changes on the total weight regarding outgoing versions equal motor or the chassis measurements, highlighting a wide separation of m- -2.810 wheels and a width of upper tracks on the rear axle relative to the front wheels -1.545 / 1.594 m for front / rear axle, respectively. If you have come efficiency gains much of its engines, while disappear the current 425d of the full range and 418d is reserved exclusively for the body with more pull the Series 4-the 50 percent of sales-, the Gran Coupe. But let’s look more closely all changes.

This is the new BMW Series 4 Coupe in pictures

You will distinguish the 4 Series 2017 for the bi-LED headlights new bill, of course, framed by rings of daytime running lights They are characterizing mark in general and the particular model. optionally, All BMW 4 Series will have LED adaptive headlights also differentiated by a hexagonal design format. Behind, more horizontal lines on sheet elements and design bumpers, as well as headlights of wider than before and intermittent larger proportions. Again, you will find flared wheel arches at the rear axle They are emphasizing the dynamic character of Series 4. The Sport and Luxury finishes They will continue to differentiate in the front, by the molding around the air intake, while in the rear zone distinguishes the Reflectors new bill, located in a higher position before the three bodies. Advantage and M-Sport, with said Sport and Luxury, Are the four possible finishing lines, now all available with new personalization elements. There is also a wider alloy wheels 18 and 19 inch range, and two new colors body: Snapper Roks Blue and Orange Sunset.

This is the new BMW 4 Series Convertible images

Inside, not only new continent, also more content: From new upholstery leather and technical materials to highlight areas of the dashboard until a new infotainment system, passing through a center console with induction charger smartphones -optional-. But there is more. The dashboard can also be virtual in the case of the BMW 4 Series -always optionally. Called Multifunctional Instrument Display, It allows different configurations of graphics and displays according to different driving modes: Comfort, Eco Pro and Sport. The system Professional navigation mosaic icons distributed on two screens allowing each user organize shortcuts depending on their priorities. The most complete navigation package offers free WiFi high speed Internet and supports connecting up to 10 devices.

BMW Series April 2017: from 150 to 313 hp

As in the current range, BMW 4 Series is not just image. Compared to the sedan, have a specific tuning that brings greater dynamism and pleasure of use. In the case of 4 Series Coupe, BMW has worked to reduce the center of gravity by 40 mm compared to 3 Series always in relation to the sedan, the Gran Coupe lowers its center of gravity by 30 mm while the Cabrio makes 20 mm-. The rear, meanwhile, It maintains 14 mm wider than the stem 3 of whom Series. Coupe and Gran Coupe, in turn, have a firmer damping and improved management which, according to BMW, provides less body roll, greater poise and agility. In the case of Cabrio, changes only affect the address. Optionally, the three bodies can be mounted adaptive suspension with also new invoice adjustments.

Both gasoline engines as well as the Four cylinder diesel and belong to the family EfficientDynamics, all equipped with technology TwinPower Turbo. All 4 Series They share three petrol engines and three diesel. The main difference is that the 418d is reserved for the Gran Coupe. Remember it is a variant 2.0 liters engine archiconocido in the brand, with a yield of 150 CV for in this Series 4 fuel consumption between advertised 4.1 and 4.5 l / 100 km -depending on the gear shift and gear for wheels-and therefore, one tenth improvement in the average consumption of the outgoing version.

So is the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe in pictures

In the case of petrol variants, 430i 420i and versions share a block of 4 cylinders 1,998 cm3, with power 184 hp and 252 hp, respectively. M4 outside, block inline 6 is reserved for 440i, with power 326 hp. As he 430i 440i are available as the rear or configuration xDrive in the three bodies, in the latter case, always associated with Steptronic automatic transmission 8 relationships, Optional in two-wheel drive versions.

Returning to the Diesel, goodbye to the 425d of 224 hp. With the exception of the 418d Gran Coupe, the starting point for the Series 4 and Series 4 Coupe Cabrio is the 420d with 190 hp, available with all-wheel drive and case Coupe and Gran Coupe. The news consumption figures all versions equipped with this engine that is up to two tenths better than before –since 4.0 l / 100 km in the case of rear-drive coupe and box changes manually. The 430d -with AWD optional xDrive in the three carrocerías- and 435d xDrive "hide" engine Inline 6, with 285 hp and 313 hp in each case.

BMW M4 2017: the beast remains true to its spirit

Little later than the rest of the range will join the two M4, the Coupé and Cabrio, and in which BMW has focused only on aesthetic modifications mainly because under the hood making an appearance follows the same six-cylinder TwinPower Turbo 431 CV, probably one of the best engines in its class. So the next generation will be distinguished because the adaptive Led fros come standard … Or because new front seats now incorporate the illuminated logo M. BMW will continue to offer the Customization Competition Package BMW Sport Edition. According to preliminary data provided consumer now They vary between 8.3 and 9.1 l / 100 km depending on the type of change (automatic gearbox or DKG dual clutch manual transmission 6 speed), compared to previous Current 8.8 l / 100 km versions with manual transmission.