4-series

[B C]

Yeah im not a real fan of that idea and I REALLY wish they would keep the naming consistent with how they had done it historically 330=3 series 3.0L etc. That interior is phenomenal though. I may have to go test drive one of these when they come out.

[AvusHatesCones]

I completely agree, it only seems logical to actually have the name/numbers actually mean something. That said, I am excited to see this in person

[B C]

The earliest point of deviation from naming that I can think of is the 745i which had a turbo M30 (3.4L?) with their reasoning being that the forced induction gave the engine the power/air moving ability of a 4.5L I do think it would be slick if they had their turbo models labeled as "ti" so instead of a 335i it would be a 330ti but then I guess that infringes on the bob-tailed E36 and E46 cars nameplate.

[Earl]

I have a bob-tailed e36;) maybe "it"? But the touring fellows would be upset. Why not just 335t?

[Ryan...]

Looks nice IMO, but I agree with many others, giving it a 4 series designations is beyond stupid!

I cant wait for the 9 series to come out in 2015; a 7 series coupe-touring-vert with 3 seats and a 14 speed automatic paddle shift transmission! Now THAT will demand a premium and fill that ever growing niche for just such a car! Beat THAT Audi and Mercedes!

[AvusHatesCones]

They also have to quite with the S drive 3.5is advanced this and that blah blah bull crap. Too much naming nonsense going on with BMW lately.

[Brian.]

I think them butchering the 3 series like this is a bad idea. No one wants a 4 series. We're all about having odd numbers. 1,3,5,7 (8 series doesn't count, cause it's not physically affordable to any of us!) (6 series don't count either, because racecar)

[straight6pwr]

ugly. pointless. change for the sake of change = no good.

[YoungCR]

6 series do count! I'm very happy with how the design came out, especially the interior. Its got the best parts of the F30 and F12 mixed into one package. I agree all the new naming designations are nonsense but this is how it will be from now on.

[B C]

I mean it looks a lot better than the old 4-series O__O

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