BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Spotted Testing in Germany

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wants to fill every automotive niche that it can find. The 4 SeriesBMW 4 Series Gen.1Germany, 2013 > present123 versions
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Gran Coupe as been spotted testing in Germany, and a debut for the four-door coupe is expected at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March. 

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chassis in a similar way that the 6 Series Gran CoupeBMW 640i Gran CoupeGermany, 2012 > present7 photos
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. The body style is meant to be a more stylish alternative to the standard 3 Series sedan.

The design features a heavily curved roof, more raked windshield and rear glass, shorter doors in the front and rear with no window frames and a thicker B-pillar. It rides on the same wheelbase as the 4 Series coupe but will sit slightly higher. Body stiffening will actually add weight over the standard sedan.

Engines will be shared with the 4 Series, and rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive will be available.

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, GT of the 3 Series and coupe and convertible versions of the 4 Series.

Source: Autocar