The angry beaver is back as two new
revealing pictures of the 2021 BMW 4-Series, including of the front end, have
surfaced online. We first found the image on Evolve Automotive’s Facebook page
but then discovered a higher-resolution version along with an upskirt of the
rear over at the Germancarforums, the images appear to show a 4-Series Coupe or
Convertible. Regardless of what it is, the model features a massive twin-kidney
grille which echoes the one used on the Concept 4.
However, there are some subtle differences
as the grille on this car features a black or body color central divider and a
different mesh pattern – which in this picture, makes it look like a giant
version of Kia’s so-called Tiger grille. The latter is the same seen on
prototypes.
Besides the grille, a number of other
styling details align with the Concept 4. Chief among them are V-shaped central
air intake and the similarly styled headlights. The massive front piece
shouldn’t be too surprising at this point as it’s been photographed multiple
times. It’s so well known that Mercedes burned BMW about it last Halloween.
Putting aside the grille, the 4-Series
will follow in the footsteps of the 3-Series and be offered with an assortment
of different engines. At launch, we can expect a 430i with a turbocharged
2.0-liter four-cylinder developing 255 hp and 400
Nm of torque. It should be joined by an M440i featuring a turbocharged 3.0-liter
six-cylinder engine with 382 hp and 500 Nm of
torque.
Later on, there will be an all-new M4 with
a 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo engine that develops 473 hp and 599 Nm of torque. Fans looking for more power will be able to opt
for a Competition variant packing 503 hp and 599
Nm of torque.
