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2013 BMW 4-Series Coupe Spy Video

 
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HI-RES GALLERY: 2013 BMW 3-Series Coupe spy shots

Following the release of the new 2012 3-Series sedan, BMW engineers are now hard at work developing the coupe and convertible variants.

What’s unclear is whether the new two-door versions will be renamed the “4-Series” to allow BMW to expand its lineup for a range of all-new models due in the coming years.

Whatever it’s called, the new coupe version of the 3-Series sedan should be a good looking vehicle, and one that’s thoroughly enjoyable to drive, as our first drive report of the sedan indicates.

The prototype seen in this latest spy video shows very similar proportions to the outgoing 3-Series Coupe, meaning its styling will be more of an evolutionary shift rather than a complete redesign. There are even some subtle hints from the E46 coupe, as can be seen by the taller rear, which also appears squarer than the one on the current model.

As for the engine lineup, expect the same 328i and 335i designations from the sedan to filter across to the coupe. This means a 240 horsepower 2.0-liter turbo in the 328i and a 300 horsepower 3.0-liter turbo in the 335i model. Transmission choices should include a standard six-speed manual and optional eight-speed automatic.

A high-performance M variant, possibly labeled an M4, will also be launched, though it isn’t due until sometime in 2013. A M3 sedan, however, will arrive earlier.

As for this new 4-Series Coupe, look out for it in showrooms late in the year where it will be joined by a 4-Series Convertible as well.



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  1. WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 2/1/2012 4:31pm PST

    said it before and i will say it again. The numbering that BMW are following is simple.
    Any odd number will represent a 4 door car or suv as the primary source car e.g. 5 series and X5
    any even number will represent a coupe or soft top as the primary source car e.g. 6 series and now 4 series

    the 3 series is an anomoly but i wouldnt be suprised that the 3 series coupe is dropped to make way for the 4 series.
    the 1 series coupe may move to a 2 series thereby alowing the 1 series hatch and GT to stay aas they are
     
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  2. viknesh avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran Posted: 2/1/2012 9:12pm PST

    We're expecting the same Wizard, but until BMW announces it we can't be sure. Makes a lot more sense to called the 3-Series two-doors a 4-Series.
     
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  3. WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 2/2/2012 4:32pm PST

    it will also pave the way for new 8 series coupe / sports car

    and there will deffo be a move to have an X7, to go for the 7 seater luxo suv brigade that strays from BMW to Audi when families have 3 or more kids.
     
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  4. fb_742779511 avatar Jared Buckley Posted: 2/2/2012 12:57am PST

    That is most probably the ugliest car I have ever seen...ok, maybe its just the vinyl!!!
     
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