BMW will soon release the new generation M3 Sedan and M4 Coupé on September 23, but the outside world is also very concerned about the 4 Series Covert and M4 Convertible. The trend of the convertible, and the full picture of the 4 Series convertible has quietly appeared in the patent drawing of the State Intellectual Property Office. As for the M4 convertible, it was further captured by foreign media as a disguised car. Both of the above models use a soft-top convertible configuration. Among them, the M4 Competition convertible has an output of 510 horsepower. It may also have automatic and 6-speed manual versions, and be divided into rear-wheel drive or be added for the first time. The "AWD" version. In addition, the production version of the i4, which is expected to be launched in 2021, has recently been captured in disguise and is undergoing related production preparations at the Munich factory.
BMW previously released the 2nd generation 4Series Coupé, codenamed G22, in June 2020. The focus of the new car that attracted the most attention was the adoption of the new model. The super-large double kidney radiator guard is similar to the i4, and all diesel and gasoline M440i models are equipped with 48V light petrol and electric technology. The overall presentation is completely different from the same model 3 Series.
4 Series Convertible patent pictures exposed
In addition to the 4 Series Coupé, the outside world is also very concerned about the new generation of M3 Sedan and M4 Coupé. Trends, even 4 Series Convertible convertible, M4 Convertible convertible. However, at present, BMW has only confirmed that the M3 Sedan and M4 Coupé will have their world premiere on September 23, but there is no information about the new generation 4 Series Covert and M4 Convertible. The trend has not yet been confirmed. However, in addition to the frequent appearances of camouflaged test cars of the 4 Series Convertible recently, the patent drawings of the 4 Series Convertible also appeared in the patent registration information of the State Intellectual Property Office, making the 4 Series Convertible more popular. The full picture of Covertible? was unexpectedly revealed first.
However, the 4 Series Covertible that appears in the patent picture this time is not the performance-focused M440i model, but a more elegant general version model, and the active adjustment of the water tank guard is still It is designed with super-large double kidneys, but the high-end star-dome-style chrome embellishment is missing in the water tank guard, and it is only a simpler honeycomb-shaped setting. The lower sides of the front bumper are also missing the Sport Line package model. The LED front fog lamp set is decorated with only one air intake fin hole on each side.
The biggest difference between the new generation 4 Series Convertible convertible model and the previous model is that it is quite popular. The proposed super-large double-kidney water tank guard is also the change of the convertible mechanism from the previous generation's multi-piece hard-top structure to a more traditional soft-top convertible. The lines will be more elegant after the overall top is closed. And compared with the two-door Coupé model, the texture lines above the wheel arch on the rear side of the Convertible model are more expanded and combined with the LED taillights. It still has a sense of layering and power in its simplicity. It shows a different style from the two-door Coupé model.
The interior of the 4 Series Convertible is expected to adopt the same technological interior layout as the 4 Seires Coupé. If equipped with the high-end iDrive 7.0 interface (original Or BMW Operating System 7), it will form a combination of a 12.3-inch virtual digital instrument and a central 10.25-inch touch screen. The system integrates the BIPA "Hello! BMW" voice control function, BMW Drive Recorder's full-car panoramic video recording function is equipped with the "BMW Maps" navigation system, which emphasizes that its cloud connection with relevant traffic information is faster, and many functions can also be updated or optionally installed through the OTA cloud in the future. .
The new car adds a wireless Android Auto that can also display information on digital instruments and HUD. Its optional 3D projector head-up display enlarges the vehicle status by 70% and provides richer display information than the previous model.
In terms of power, the original manufacturer launched the first wave of 420i, 430i, M440i xDrive*** gasoline combinations for the 4 Series Coupé, as well as 420d and 420d xDrive* ** There are 2 diesel options, and the convertible version is expected to have similar configurations. It includes M440i and 420d diesel power, both of which are equipped with 48V Mild-Hybrid light oil and electric technology. The M440i using 48V technology is equipped with a 3.0-liter direct-6 turbocharged engine, providing a power output of 374 horsepower/500N.m, and is equipped with an xDrive four-wheel drive system; it also has The 420d with 48V technology is equipped with a B47 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, providing an output of 190 horsepower/400N.m. As for the 420i and 430i that are not equipped with 48V light gasoline and electricity, they are both equipped with a B48 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine, but the outputs are 184 horsepower/300N.m and 258 N.m respectively. Horse/400N.m.
The M4 Convertible camouflaged car appeared simultaneously
As for the convertible part of the M4 Convertible, the camouflaged test car was recently captured by foreign media. The M4 Convertible ?It also uses an ultra-large in-line kidney-shaped water tank guard, and adds black straight grille decoration on it. The shape is very different from the previous ?M3? and ?M4?. It is obvious that the original BMW factory wants to use this move to give the new generation of M3 and M4 a completely different styling identity from its competitors. As for the expanded wheel arches at the front and rear, the M model side skirts, and even the weird black diffuser under the rear bumper, as well as the double circular tail pipes on both sides, they are all the same as the M4 Convertible. Generally speaking, the difference between the 4 Series Convertible and the 4 Series Convertible is that it shows the performance atmosphere of the M4 model.
In terms of power, the M4 Convertible may be equipped with a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder M TwinPower Turbo twin-turbocharged gasoline engine, which has a maximum horsepower of 480 horses. In addition to the 6-speed manual option, the high-end M4 Competition version will have a maximum output of 510 horsepower and be equipped with an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission. The entire car series may also provide traditional rear-wheel drive and the first newly added ?M?xDrive? four-wheel drive system models. In terms of launch schedule, the 4 Series Convertible is expected to be released at the end of 2020, while the high-performance M4 Convertible may be released in early 2021.
i4 test cars have appeared intensively, and the Munich factory is ready to go
Coincidentally, the i4, a pure electric sedan that BMW is expected to release in 2021 Recently, a large number of i4 camouflage cars have been intensively captured by foreign media appearing near the BMW Munich factory. It is mainly expected that BMW is investing 200 million euros to use the Munich factory as a production base for its electric vehicle product line. After that, the mass-produced version of the i4 will be the first wave of important electric vehicle products to be put into production at the Munich factory. Plant director Robert Engelhorn even mentioned to foreign media that the Munich plant will produce electric vehicles at the same time, as well as existing diesel, gasoline, plug-in hybrid and other products. It will be one of the most advanced plants under the BMW Group. one. The production version of the i4 is expected to use BMW's fifth-generation eDive electric technology, with an 80kWh battery pack and a motor pack that can output up to 530 horsepower and a cruising range of 600 kilometers.
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