Interesting BMW 4 series
(From Winding Road Magazine)
Not long after images leaked of the BMW 3-Series Coupe’s replacement, BMW has officially taken the wraps off the production version on the 2014 4-Series.
Separating the nomenclature from the 3-Series Sedan, the 4-Series is the new name for the 3-Series Coupe (the Convertible will also share the “4” moniker, when it arrives). It has a longer wheelbase, wider track, and lower ride height than the 3er. It looks similar up front, but the squatter, wider stance and touches like the vents behind the wheels (or, as BMW calls them, “Air Breathers”) make the new car look more aggressive and sporty.
The 428i will use BMW’s TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, providing 240 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. This gives it a 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds. The 435i is motivated by a 3.0-liter inline-six capable of 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. Equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, the 435i scoots to 60 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds, while the eight-speed-auto-equipped 435i can do the same sprint in just 5.0 seconds. Both the 428i and 435i are electronically limited to a top speed of 155 mph.
A bit more undecided if I like the Alfa Romeo 4C
