The new BMW 4 Series Convertible will make its world debut and the BMW i8, BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo and BMW Concept X4 will make their North American auto show debuts at the 2013 Los Angeles International Auto Show on Wednesday, November 20th.
The 4 Series Convertible sets itself apart from its BMW 3 Series with a wider width, track and wheelbase, and the new convertible will offer an open-air driving experience at the push of a button. the BMW 4 Series Convertible also impresses with exhilarating performance and sovereign handling.
The new BMW i8 is the world’s first plug-in hybrid 2+2 supercar from BMW. It will join BMW i’s growing lineup of visionary vehicles which are purpose built from the ground up as electric and hybrid electric and constructed primarily from lightweight carbon fiber. Coming to the market in 2014 Q2 and priced at $135,700 (USD), the BMW i8 features an athletic design and a sleek, low slung exterior and operates with extremely low fuel consumption (94 mpg) and emissions output. It is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 155 mph.
A fascinating co
mbination of BMW X robustness and BMW Coupe sportiness, the muscular and broad-shouldered BMW Concept X4 is poised to continue the success story of the BMW X6 in a new vehicle class. The BMW X4 Concept has eye-catching proportions, tight contours and numerous high-quality details, producing an unrivalled product character brimming with emotional appeal and sturdiness. In hallmark BMW style, a longer wheelbase, relatively long bonnet, short overhangs and a set-back greenhouse lend the car an undeniable dynamism even when standing still. Available in 2014, the BMW Concept X4 will be produced at BMW Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina, USA.
The design of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo represents the expression of sports performance and luxurious long-distance comfort. With a modified front apron and redesigned rear end, the Gran Turismo is a longer and lower 5 Series with the elegance of a sedan with the variable-usage interior of a sports wagon and the versatility of a sport activity vehicle. The 2014 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is currently available in Canada as a 535i from $70,400.
The unveilings will take place at the BMW Stand from 9:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. PST at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition, BMW will feature the all-electric BMW i3, BMW X5, BMW 4 Series Coupe, BMW 5 Series Sedan, and the North American debut of the BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive.
