New rendering of the upcoming BMW 3-Series Coupe F32, which will soon pick up the 4-Series badge. The marketing strategy to assign a new name to the model is due to the desire of BMW to reposition his best-selling coupe up: this might be the reason why prices have slightly been increase compared to the previous model.

According to tradition the new Coupe should go on sale about a year after the debut of the saloon variant and will feature modified lights and a slightly reviewed design. The restyle also include a reinterpretation of the “double kidney” grille, which extend as far as the dual headlights, forming a continuous optical unit. The 3-Series Coupe F32 will also share both chassis and mechanic set-up with the saloon version of the car: petrol and diesel engines with turbocharging and a choice of 4 and 6-cylinder engine ranging between 2 and 3 litres.

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We just received some interesting spy shots feturing the next BMW 3-Series Cabrio. The “F33” has been spotted at a perfect time as we got a sequence of pics showing its hard top coming up. These pisc seem to put an end to the speculations that the model was going back to a soft-top in order to save weigh.

The three-pieces system that we can see in these images seems to be quite similar to the device equipping the current version, with all the parts folding on each other and then disappearing in the trunk. However, front end as well as head- and tail-lights of the new model are expected to be pretty different and way sportier than the F30 sedan. The final version of the model - which might end up being called 4-series - is expected to appear at some point next year.

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Would you like to know more about how the BMW 3-Series F30 comes to life? We got the right videos for you, showing you step-by-step how the latest saloon car from the Bavarian carmaker gets assembled, from the raw metal to the final testing. In these two videos (see the second one after the ‘jump’) we can see how the various divisions within BMW work, with the robotized production lines perfectly integrated with the highly professional workers: very interesting watch.

Continue reading: Here's how the BMW 3-Series F30 comes alive (videos)

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BMW is about to complete the testing of its new 3-Series Touring, which could be unveiled as soon as next March at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Judging by these spy shots, the new estate model from the Bavarian manufacturer will be pretty similar to its predecessor, with a rear section (which is still mildly disguised in the pictured mule) that bears some resemblance with 5-series Touring, especially as far as hatch and C-pillar are concerned.

The new BMW 3-Series Touring will come with an engine range inclusive of a 2.0-litre petrol engine delivering 184 hp (320i) and a 2.0-litre diesel engine delivering 116 hp (316d) and 143 hp (318d), which will become available in the second quarter of the current year. These units will join the current line-up made of petrol and diesel 4-cylinder engines available in power steps of 163, 184 and 245 hp and the turbocharged 6-cylinder gasoline unit delivering 306 hp.

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BMW just released an official video documenting how the design of its new 3-series F30 sedan came together. The footage include contributions from some of the designer that worked on the project, and it is quite self explanatory for itself, telling us what were the principles that eventually led to the final product. Both interior and exterior designs are discussed, therefore, if you are not too impressed with the aesthetics of the 3-Series F30, you know who’s to blame.

via | Motor Authority

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Bmw released an 8 minute long video presentation of its new 3-series F30 range, which will feature 3 lines: Sport, Modern e Luxury. The clip is pretty self-explanatory, focusing on the main differences among these three versions in terms of design and finishing. The footage has been realized with contribution from most of the key-figures that took part in the design of the new 3-series, offering a detailed and complete overview of the new sedan from the German manufacturer.

The new Bmw 3-Series offers a choice of four engines, all of which feature the new Bmw TwinPower Turbo technology. These include two diesel engines as well as the already well known 300 hp 3.0-litre 6-cylinder petrol engine in the 335i variant and the brand new 240 hp 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in the 328i variant. The power is managed by a 6-speed manual transmission (standard) or by the optional 8-speed automatic which can be combined in any engine variants. A hybrid variant, called the ActiveHybrid 3, will also be made available next fall.

video | Autoblog.it

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Bmw released new official info and pictures of the 3-Series F30, which will be available in four versions: standard, Sport Line, Modern Line and Luxury Line. The design of the F30 is actually quite different from the previous E90 model, and this is even more evident with these versions, that will soon be joined by the traditional M-Sport variation in Summer 2012. This new generation of 3-Series has been designed to give more space to rear passengers, who will get an extra 15 mm legroom and 8 mm more on the top of their heads. The re-designed dashboard is angled around the driver and features many elements that reminds of the recent 1-series.

The new Bmw 3-Series F30 will come with turbocharged 4-cylinder 2.0 (245 hp) and 3.0 (306 hp) petrol or 2.0 diesel (184 hp) engines, although in Europe BMW will once again offer the ultra-efficient and environmental-friendly 320d EfficientDynamics unit (163 hp), boasting an average fuel consumption of only 3,4 l/100 km and CO2 Emissions of 109 g/km. Standard equipment will include 17″ alloy wheels, automatic air-con, Bluetooth phone connectivity, BMW Professional radio with 6.5″ color screen and iDrive, keyless starting, a USB port, multi-function leather steering wheel, cruise control and automatic boot opening.

The car is equipped with a Drive Performance Control that offer a choice of four driving modes, from Sport to the innovative ‘Eco Pro’, a selection that would electronically modify a number of parameters (affecting engine, transmission, air conditioner and cooling system just to name a few) in order to optimize consumption and emissions. In 2012 the very first hybrid 3-Series will also join the fold, the ActiveHybrid 3, which will be powered by the supercharged 306 hp 3.0-litre petrol unit coupled with a 82 hp electric engine, with average fuel consumption of 6,4 l/100 km.

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