BMW Concept 4 debuts, previews future coupe design

BMW Concept 4 debuts, previews future coupe design

Things are abuzz right now in the car industry, with the Frankfurt Motor Show swinging in full force. BMW also joined the party by unveiling the Concept 4, previewing the brand’s future interpretation of a sporty coupe, with emphasis on the 4 Series range.

From the front, the vertical kidney grille takes centre stage, but perhaps in the most glaring fashion. Like it or not, BMW will continue to produce various interpretation of the kidney grille, because it has “always been a signature feature of BMW cars,” said Domagoj Dukec, Head of BMW Design.

The large, conjoined vertical grille with mesh inserts harks back to the classic BMW 328 and 3.0 CSi look. The design is evidently elaborate – the grating features distinctly faceted cuts, and if you look closely you’ll see an array of small “number 4s” joined together.

In typical BMW fashion, the headlights are made slim, and the LED elements feature no glass cover. Instead, they are designed into the body like 3D sculptures, which BMW claims to allow a greater sense of technical sophistication to the front end. The bonnet gets prominent contours that lead into the kidney grille, while the front bumper is aggressively styled with huge side intakes.

Things get better round the side. The combination of a long wheelbase, short front overhang and sleek flowing roofline create a dynamic profile, and the pronounced contours on the side panels offer visual depth by way of light reflection. This is accentuated with the Forbidden Red paint which, under certain lighting conditions, project a rich shade of red that’s almost black.

At the back, the Concept 4 looks unlike any BMW coupes before it. The taut haunches meet with the sweeping roofline and flow into the boot lid, where it tapers off into the neatly integrated spoiler. BMW’s signature L-shaped LED tail light (made from fibre-optic element) graphics are present, complete with the company’s logo printed on the outer sides.

BMW Concept 4 debuts, previews future coupe design

Other notable design cues include a pair of super slim side mirrors with floating BMW logo (it only appears under close inspection), 21-inch lightweight five-spoke alloy wheels, vertical rear outlets, and massive rear diffuser with rectangular tail pipes.

BMW Group Design’s senior vice president, Adrian van Hooydonk said: “The BMW Concept 4 embodies the aesthetic essence of the BMW brand. It combines perfect proportions with a clear and precise design.” Looking at the Concept 4, do you agree? What do you think of the ever-growing kidney grille?


GALLERY: BMW Concept 4 press photos

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Comments

  • YB K. Kinte on Sep 10, 2019 at 6:45 pm

    BMW and Mercedes launch too many models until everyone also now confused and pening kepala.

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  • Classic bmw proportions , at the expense of two token rear seats , neway, a coupe must first and foremost look good, and not be practical

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  • Kipidap on Sep 10, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    This car is so beautiful, sleek and gorgeous. I hope BMW will quickly produce it to make our road safer and nicer

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Sep 10, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    what is with that grille? damn

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  • oink oink face ^^

    r they trying to beat audi’s big grille? ^^

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  • it is a oink-oink or a chipmunk?

    let’s have a vote

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  • Sgt Scoop on Sep 11, 2019 at 2:40 am

    LC500 much?

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  • Overall proportion looks good, but what’s with the Madonna/Dolly Parton lips?

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  • haha…

    seriously… WTF with that big grill ?? can bbq there lehhh

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  • Even Chris Bangle design look tame compared to this.

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  • What else can they do in terms of design apart from enlarging grille?

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  • So I see the era of the hoffmeister kink is finally over. Now side profile is very Mercedes already. Sad.

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