New 4 Series concept

[Rancid]

Also why cannot BMW M produce high revving NA engines anymore like Porsche and Ferrari do. I don't buy all this emissions rubbish. Porsches new range of engines are very clean and efficient.

They probably can, but I suspect it's cheaper and therefore better for business to go other routes.

[B7]

But here is the thing the BMW has always sold a 2 door version of the 3 Series Coupe. However, but they just want to rename as 4 Series which sounds a bit crazy given is pretty much a 3 Series at heart.

And here is the even crazier thing if any one of the Zoners suggested this rather than BMW they would be laughed at

But people don't want a 3 series 2 door, They want a bespoke 2 door coupe like an A5 Audi. Hence BMW announcing a 4 series. The A5 will use the floorpan of another Audi just the same as this uses a 3 series.

It'll sell more than a 3 series coupe because it has a 4 on the boot whether we agree or not. Know nothings will love it at the next Swaree stating "I have the new 4 series now". Sounds better than "I just picked up my new 3 series coupe" All sounds a bit 1998 328i e36 now does it not?

What is 'bespoke' about the 4 Series Coupe ?

The 3 Series Coupe usually has slightly sportier suspension setting than the regular saloon. Interior same. Exterior different usually even if only sometimes subtly. Engines, drivetrain, platforms the same as per 4 Series.

Also why cannot BMW M produce high revving NA engines anymore like Porsche and Ferrari do. I don't buy all this emissions rubbish. Porsches new range of engines are very clean and efficient.

You know it's technically not bespoke. I know it's not technically bespoke. Do the 10's of thousands of Audi A5 owners know thats not bespoke either?

You are missing the point. The average buyer that walks into a dealership these days is not like yourself. It has a 4 instead of a 3 on the badge. Therefore to them? it's bespoke and not a 3 series at all. Because it don't say 3XX on the bootlid.

It's not rocket science.