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BMW 4 Series

The BMW 4 Series was introduced in 2013, when BMW decided to separate the coupé and convertible versions of the 3 Series into their own distinct model family. With this step, the aim was to emphasize their more independent identity, sportier character and more emotional image. While the 3 Series has traditionally represented BMW’s more versatile and practical midsize offering, the 4 Series was created primarily for those who value more expressive design, a lower body profile and a more elegant coupé-like silhouette.

The 4 Series models combine sporty styling, dynamic handling and everyday usability in a way that is very characteristic of BMW. Within this model family, classic coupés, convertibles, four-door Gran Coupés and high-performance M versions all come together, bringing with them the performance and sharpness associated with BMW M automobiles. Over the years, the 4 Series has become an important part of BMW’s line-up, offering a more visually distinctive and more sporting alternative alongside the traditional sedan.

This page presents different interpretations of the 4 Series, ranging from more elegant road-going models to more extreme M versions. The collection already includes examples such as the F32 generation 4 Series, the G82 generation BMW M4 CSL, and the electric BMW i4 M50, which clearly shows how the idea of the 4 Series has continued into a new era.

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BMW 435i Coupé (F32)

Background BMW 435i Coupé (F32) was one of the original models of the new BMW 4 Series, introduced in 2013 as the successor to the 3 Series Coupé. The new model designation allowed BMW to distinguish its two-door sporting models more clearly from the 3 Series saloon and Touring. The 435i was one of the …

BMW 435i Convertible (F33)

Background BMW 435i Convertible (F33) was part of the first generation of the BMW 4 Series and succeeded the previous 3 Series Convertible. Unveiled in late 2013 and launched in 2014, the new model helped establish the 4 Series name for BMW’s sporting coupés and convertibles. The 435i was the most powerful petrol version of …

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (F36)

Background BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (F36) was introduced in 2014 as an entirely new body style within the recently created 4 Series family. It combined the low and sporting lines of the 4 Series Coupé with four doors, five seats and the practicality of a large tailgate. BMW positioned the Gran Coupé between a …

BMW M4 Coupé (F82)

Background BMW M4 Coupé (F82) entered production in 2014 and was the first BMW M coupé to carry the M4 name. Previously, the two-door high-performance version of the 3 Series had been known as the M3 Coupé, but with the creation of the 4 Series the M3 name remained with the saloon while the coupé …

BMW M4 GTS (F82)

Background BMW M4 GTS (F82) was the most radical and track-focused production version of the first-generation BMW M4. Unveiled in 2015 and produced in 2016, the special edition also celebrated the 30th anniversary of the BMW M3. BMW M GmbH created the car to demonstrate how far the performance potential of the M4 could be …

BMW M4 Competition Coupé (G82)

Background BMW M4 Competition Coupé (G82) marked the beginning of a new generation of BMW M’s two-door high-performance models. Unveiled in 2020 and launched in March 2021, the G82 replaced the F82-generation M4 and introduced substantially updated technology, greater performance and an entirely new design language. Its most distinctive feature was the large vertical kidney …

BMW M4 CSL (G82)

Background BMW M4 CSL (G82) was the most extreme and track-focused version of the G82-generation M4 and marked the return of the legendary CSL designation to the BMW M range. Unveiled in May 2022 during the 50th anniversary year of BMW M GmbH, the model made its world premiere at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. …

BMW i4 M50 (G26)

Background BMW i4 M50 (G26) marked an important step in BMW’s transition to electric mobility, combining the elegant and practical form of the 4 Series Gran Coupé with a fully electric drivetrain and the sporting character of BMW M. Unveiled in 2021, the i4 M50 was the first fully electric performance model from BMW M …