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BMW 4 Series

The first generation of the BMW 4 Series consists of the BMW F32 (coupé version), BMW F33 (convertible version) and BMW F36 (five-door liftback version, marketed as 'Gran Coupé') compact executive cars. The F32/F33/F36 was produced from 2013 to 2020 and is often collectively referred to as the F32. The F32 was introduced as the successor to the E92/E93 coupé/convertible models of the fifth-generation 3 Series range. The F32 is produced alongside - and shares many features with - the F30 3 Series. As with the F30 3 Series range, the F32/F33/F36 is powered by turbocharged petrol and diesel engines with three cylinders (petrol only), four cylinders, and six cylinders. The high performance F82/F83 M4 models were introduced in early 2014. They are powered by the S55 turbocharged straight-six engine.

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Predecessor: BMW 3 Series (E90)

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Development and launch

Official details of the "Concept 4 Series" were released in December 2012, detailing the intention to replace the E92 3 Series coupé with a new 4 Series line. In 2013, the concept vehicle (called the Concept 4 Series Coupé) was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show. The concept car was designed by Won Kyu Kang. Compared with its E92 predecessor, the F32's wheelbase is 50 mm (2.0 in) longer, the overall length is increased by 31 mm (1.2 in) and the width is increased by 44 mm (1.7 in). The front track width is 1,545 mm (60.8 in) and the rear track width is 1,593 mm (62.7 in), increases of 45 mm (1.8 in) and 80 mm (3.1 in) respectively.

Body styles

=== Coupé (F32) === The coupé models were unveiled in September 2013 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Nicolas Huet was the lead designer of the F32 coupe. The launch models consisted of the petrol 428i and 435i, and the diesel 420d. In the remainder of 2013, the following models were added: 420i, 420d, 425d, 430d and 435d. In 2014, the 418d model was added. Most models were available with all-wheel drive ("xDrive"). Convertible (F33). The convertible body style was unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, followed by the 2013 LA Auto Show. Its international launch was in Las Vegas in January 2014. The launch models were the petrol-engined 428i and 435i, and the diesel 420d. All-wheel drive (xDrive) became available a few months after the launch. Like its predecessor, the F33 has a three-part retractable hardtop. It includes noise-absorbing headliner and air curtains. A wind deflector and neck warmers were available as options. Gran Coupé (F36). The 4 Series Gran Coupé was unveiled at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, followed by 2014 New York International Auto Show and the 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in 2014. Production of the Gran Coupé began in the Dingolfing plant in July 2014. As per the larger 6 Series Gran Coupé (F06), the F36 has coupé styling with a fastback rear. However, the F36 also includes a C-pillar located behind the rear doors. Compared with the F30 sedan, the F36 has 13 mm (0.5 in) less rear headroom and the same cargo volume. With the rear seats folded down, the F36 has a cargo volume of 1,300 L (45.9 cu ft). The launch models were the petrol-engined 420i, 428i and 435i, and the diesel 418d and 420d. The 435i Gran Coupé is approximately 91 kg (200 lb) heavier than the equivalent F30 335i sedan.

Equipment

Available equipment includes a head-up display, 8-speed automatic transmission and LED headlights. Optional "BMW M Performance Parts" were unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The available upgrades included exhausts, power upgrades, bodykit, limited slip differential, steering wheels and interior trims.

Engines

=== Petrol === Diesel. Packages The BMW 4 Series has 4 different packages. Each package comes with different features: Premium package, Luxury Line package, Sport & M Sport.

M4 version

Up until 2014, BMW M models used the same model codes as the rest of the model range. However, the F32/F33/F36 generation was one of the first where the M models use separate model codes: F82 for the coupé and F83 for the convertible. The F82/F83 M4 is powered by the S55 twin-turbocharged straight-6 engine rated at 317 kW (425 hp) and 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft). The gearbox is either a 6-speed manual (with throttle blip on downshifts) or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (M-DCT). The M4 also features an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, electric steering, additional bolted joints between the axle subframe and the body sills, aluminium stiffening plate and a five-link rear suspension constructed from aluminium. Carbon-fibre is used for the roof, bootlid, strut brace and driveshaft. Unusually, the suspension subframes are directly connected to the chassis without rubber bushings. An optional head-up display comes with additional M-specific functions such as a gear display, rev counter and Optimum Shift Indicator. The concept version of the M4 Coupé was unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on 15 August 2013, followed production version being unveiled at the 2014 North American International Auto Show on 13 January 2014. The production version of the M4 convertible was also unveiled at the 2014 New York International Auto Show.

Model year changes

=== 2016 === Limited Edition 435i ZHP Coupé model released in the USA. Engines upgraded, along with F30 3 Series LCI models. 440i model replaces the 435i, and 430i model replaces the 428i. 425d model introduced 2017 facelift. The facelift (LCI) changes were unveiled on 16 January 2017, with the first pictures of the refreshed Coupé (F32 LCI) shown in the new color Snapper Rocks Blue (turquoise blue), and the Convertible (F33 LCI) shown in the also new, Sunset Orange colour (bright orange). The Gran Coupé (F36 LCI) model was shown in a silver colour. Major changes include: Exterior design changes including redesigned LED headlights, tail-lights, and bumpers Interior design changes including an updated iDrive system (version 6.0) Revised stiffer suspension on Coupé and Gran Coupé models New additional trim, wheel, and exterior colour options

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Specifications

name

BMW 4 Series (F32)

Manufacturer

BMW

Production

July 2013 – September 2020

Designer

Per Ivar Selvaag (F32/F33), Nicolas Huet (F36)

Assembly

Germany: Dingolfing; Munich; Regensburg

Class

Compact executive car (D)

Body style

2-door coupé (F32), 2-door convertible (F33), 5-door liftback/fastback sedan (F36)

Related

BMW M4 (F82/F83), BMW 1 Series (F20), BMW 3 Series (F30), BMW 2 Series (F22)

Layout

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (xDrive)

Platform

BMW L7

Engine

Petrol—turbocharged:, 1.5 L B38 I3, 2.0 L N20/B48 I4, 3.0 L N55/B58/S55 I6, Diesel—turbocharged:, 2.0 L N47/B47 I4, 3.0 L N57 I6

Wheelbase

2810 mm

Length

4638 mm

Width

1825 mm

Height

1377 -

Kerb weight

1430 -

Predecessor

BMW 3 Series (E92/E93)

Successor

BMW 4 Series (G22)

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US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).

Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14404794CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_4_Series_(F32)CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1368142859 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BMW_428i_(16806790116).jpgCC BY 2.0 · Photo: FotoSleuth · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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