BMW 4 Series (F32)


The first generation of the BMW 4 Series consists of the BMW F32, BMW F33 and BMW F36 compact executive cars. The F32/F33/F36 has been produced since 2014 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 3 cylinders, 4 cylinders, and 6 cylinders.
The high performance F82/F83 M4 models were introduced in early 2014. They are powered by the S55 turbocharged straight-six engine.

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 was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show.
Compared with its E92 predecessor, the F32's wheelbase is longer, the overall length is increased by and the width is increased by. The front track width is and the rear track width is, increases of and respectively.

Body styles

Coupé (F32)

The coupé models were unveiled in September 2013 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. 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.

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 became available a few months after the launch.

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, 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 less rear headroom and the same cargo volume. With the rear seats folded down, the F36 has a cargo volume of.
The launch models were the petrol-engined 420i, 428i and 435i, and the diesel 418d and 420d. The 435i Gran Coupé is approximately heavier than the equivalent F30 335i sedan.

Facelift

On the 16 January 2017, BMW debuted its latest facelift, or LCI, for the BMW 4 Series.

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 engines

Diesel engines

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 and. The gearbox is either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.
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.

M4 Coupé (F82)

The Concept M4 Coupé was unveiled at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, followed by the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. The production version was then unveiled at the 2014 North American International Auto Show, followed by 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2014.

M4 Convertible (F83)

The convertible model was unveiled at the 2014 New York International Auto Show, followed by 22nd Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2014. Features include a three-part folding metal hardtop with noise-absorbing headliner and air curtains. A wind deflector and neck warmers were available as options.

Model year changes

2016

The facelifted models of the BMW 4 Series were unveiled in January 2017, with the first pictures of the refreshed Coupé shown in the new color Snapper Rocks Blue, and the Convertible shown in the also new, Sunset Orange colour . The Gran Coupé model was shown in a silver colour.
The facelift was introduced for the 2018 model year. Major changes include:

M4 DTM Touring Car

The M4 DTM was developed in 2013 to replace the E92 M3 DTM, has been raced in DTM from 2014 to the present. It was designed by BMW chief engineer Dominic Harlow and unveiled in official ITR tests in Budapest. The M4 DTM replaced the retired BMW M3 DTM at the end of the 2013 season.
In its debut 2014 season, Marco Wittmann won the Drivers' Championship in the M4 and Team RMG won the Teams' Championship. In the 2016 season, Marco Wittman again won the Drivers' Championship in the M4.

M4 DTM Safety Car

The M4 was used as a safety car at DTM races from 2014–present. The M4 DTM Safety Car features Recaro racing seats, a roll bar, bonnet with "motorsport lock", LED lights on the roof and LED lights on the front apron.

M4 MotoGP Safety Car

The M4 was used as a safety car at MotoGP races from 2014–present. The car was unveiled at the 2014 Qatar motorcycle Grand Prix. It features Recaro racing seats, a roll bar, bonnet with motorsport lock, LED lights at roof and front apron, main electricity switch at bonnet, removal of the rear seat, fuel pump system, a fire extinguisher and a race display on the steering wheel.

Production volumes

The F32 coupé and F82 M4 coupé are produced in Munich, with production beginning in July 2013. The F33 convertible is produced in Regensburg, beginning in November 2013. The F36 Gran Coupé is produced in Dingolfing.
The following are production figures for the 4 Series range:
YearProduction
201314,763
2014119,580
2015152,390
2016133,272
2017133,104
2018109,887
Total:662,996