For Japan! BMW 420i / M440i Gran Coupé M Sport Edition EDGE!

Recently updated on February 23, 2022 at 11:04 am

BMW now has the second generation of the successful hatchback sedan 4 Series Gran Coupé presented. The model, which is mainly aimed at the Audi A5 Sportback, is not only successful in Germany, but also in other countries. Thus it heralded the revival of the four-door hatchback sedans, which are enjoying great popularity again these days. For marketing reasons, however, these are no longer hatchbacks, but four-door coupés with a large tailgate. There is now a very special one for Japan Edition of the brand new 4 Series Gran Coupé, which has the bulky name M Sport Edition EDGE hear, and we would like to introduce this to you in more detail.

Limited to 20 pieces!

The likelihood of encountering such a specimen on the street in Europe tends towards zero, as it is only 20 vehicles the special series, which can also only be ordered in Japan. Among the equipment highlights, the 420i M Sport Edition EDGE, of which seven pieces in Brooklyn gray and eight pieces in Alpine White to be painted include 19-inch ones M aero rims, the high gloss M Shadow Line package , and a M rear spoiler.

Regardless of whether you choose a gray or a white special series car, you always get it blue calipers to. The special edition also includes a adaptive M chassis with air suspension. With the M440i M Sport Edition EDGE, the only five times is built, and can also only be ordered in Japan, there is one among others tinted rear window and 19-inch large M alloy wheelson which high-performance tires have been fitted.

Furthermore, the Bremsanlage optimized so that now on the front axle brake discs with a diameter of 374 mm are used. Incidentally, the vehicle is always in the BMW Individual exterior color Dravite Gray painted, and in contrast to the blue brake calipers of the 420i, the 440i gets these in a glossy finish red painted.

Differences also in the interior of the dissimilar twins!

During the 420i of the special series with one black cockpit with blue stitching comes up, its stronger brother has a finer interior Vernasca leather in bright red and various carbon trim. However, both models offer a Head-Up Display as well as special Racing Harnesses with M emblems. A so-called one is reserved for the stronger model Technology package, which shines with further amenities and assistance systems.

Two engines are available!

The 420i Gran Coupe M Sport Edition Edge is powered by a 2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine powered by four cylinders and 184 hp, which generates 300 Newton meters of maximum torque. Its stronger brother, the 44oi Gran Coupé of the same edition 374 PS and offers tight 500 Newtonmeter maximum torque. With it, the 440i storms from zero to 100 km / h in just under five seconds, and the top speed is sealed off 250 kilometers per hour. The weaker version, with its 184 hp, needs against it 7,9 secondsuntil she reaches highway speed 100 and has to put down her arms at 230 km / h. Incidentally, the power transmission takes place via one in both models Eight-speed automatic on the rear wheels.

Our conclusion on this special edition from BMW:

We wonder why the edition is only published for the land of the rising sun. In Germany there are also a lot of BMW fans who are longingly waiting for such a version. If we get more information about the changes, there will of course be an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply do ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

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BMW 420i / M440i Gran Coupé M Sport Edition EDGE!
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