[Artemis]

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G83 M4 Convertible designs surfaced last month on the public WIPO website (public information - no leak).

See here and here.

Design number: 008202865-0003 | Filing date: Oct 14, 2020 | Publication Date: Dec 11, 2020.

In general, to browse through countless registered BMW designs: in the public Global Design Database click on the "Names" tab, type "bayerische" in the "Holder" section + click "search" (4,400+ results).

For Porsche, Audi or Mercedes designs: type "Porsche", "Audi" or "Daimler" in the "Holder" section.

To filter only car designs, add the following: in the "Design" tab, "Description" section, type "toy" (a reference to "Indication of products: Motor vehicle, toy and/or replica").

[heavyD^2]

Convertible take rates are so low these days that it's surprising to see companies still offer the option.

[mkoesel]

Thanks Artemis. I think these same images were also posted last month to the official G83 thread:

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2#post27010902

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

Convertible take rates are so low these days that it's surprising to see companies still offer the option.

Well, the F23 2er will be the last in its lineage, and both the G29 Z4 and G14 8er are rumored to be the last in theirs as well. That would leave just the 4er/M4 convertibles by the latter half of the decade which might be sustainable.

[GOLFFRR]

wondering when they were going to roll out some info. looking forward to seeing how it ties together in production form

[bjcarls]

The wheels are super ugly

[paddyrx8]

Man I want that color.

[khailuan]

It's probably similar proportions to the G80 but a bit too much overhang...

[chicagoguy0822]

This is a pretty basic drawing. It doesn't look anything like the G82... not nearly as aggressive. I would expect the final car to look a lot more like the G82. I'll be placing my order (with AWD) as soon as it's available. I have a 430i x-drive convertible and absolutely love it. Living in Chicago, I get the best of both worlds... top down for the summer, AWD for the winter. Plus it's one of the few convertibles where my teenage kids can also fit in the backseat when necessary, and all 3 are about 6'2".

[AndrewC1989]

I absolutely loath soft tops. Bring back hard tops!

[solstice]

Just like all G83 mules, the rear overhang get exaggerated by the verts shorter roofline and make it look rather atrocious from the side. Hopefully IRL it is better looking.

[rl888]

Does anyone know if there will be a gran coupe version?

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Thanks Artemis. I think these same images were also posted last month to the official G83 thread:
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2#post27010902

Had not seen those. Same designs - different website.

Originally Posted by X5MMMMM

Thanks for sharing and for the info on how to find other designs! Much appreciated!

The "BMW Vision M NEXT": see here. BMW Vision Concept GT6: see here.

Some cool stuff by Porsche: see here, here and here. A Volkswagen bus by Porsche: see here.

Something peculiar by Audi: see here. A BMW X6 by Audi: see here.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by pgreen822

This is a pretty basic drawing. It doesn't look anything like the G82... not nearly as aggressive. I would expect the final car to look a lot more like the G82.

Yes, naturally the actual product will differ from this regulatory cartoon in the same ways the final G82 product looks different from its regulatory cartoon.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...7#post27010927

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by rl888

Does anyone know if there will be a gran coupe version?

What we know is that there have been no G86 test mules and there is no indication from trusted inside sources who expose products well in advance of their existence being made public that a G86 is in the works.

That said, the G81 snuck up on just about everyone, and so too could a G86, at least theoretically. Practically speaking, with the high performance 523hp "i4 M" coming as a new flagship (and perhaps even a model above that at some point), the chances for an M4 Gran Coupe seem less likely now than ever.

[No Boost]

Just imagine the curb weight of a G83.

[Ibiza]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

Convertible take rates are so low these days that it's surprising to see companies still offer the option.

I don't mind at all the low take rate, easier to get an allocation and low pricing. Patiently waiting to place my P1 order upon the official reveal.

[UNivek]

Love to see an option of oem or aftermarket to have a spyder type cover.

[AGAV13]

Front end - Woof
The rest - Blah

[khanyam4]

BMW need to hurry up with the glam shots of the G83

[SM2]

How about M3 wagon?

[TargaM2]

Convertibles =

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by khanyam4

BMW need to hurry up with the glam shots of the G83

It doesn't actually begin production until July, so we've got a few months yet.

Originally Posted by SM2

How about M3 wagon?

That is very likely to be timed with the G20/G21/G80 LCI in July 2022 in regions where it will be sold (not in North America).