Shortly after hearing of the upcoming BMW 4-Series sedan scheduled to appear in 2014, we are now hearing of a convertible version set to launch that same year. German magazine, Auto Motor Und Sport, is reporting that the 4-Series Convertible will be placed between the 3-Series and 5-Series models, and will take on models from Audi and Mercedes.
The future 4-Series Convertible will be a cheaper alternative to the high-end 6-Series Convertible and the company hopes it will appeal to the younger crowd. The model will take design elements from the 5- and 6-Series, but with more squared-off headlights and larger eyebrows. The wide kidney grille will have a 3D look to match that of the latest BMW models.
Rumors say that the 4-Series will be offered with the latest four and six-cylinder petrol and diesel units found in the BMW lineup, including the new 245bhp 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine.
Expect the new 4-Series to be revealed sometime in 2013, with sales starting in 2014.
UPDATE 12/15/2011: The future BMW 4-Series Convertible has been caught testing one more time revealing new details on the model. From these images, it looks like the future 4-Series will feature the same folding hartop seen on the current 3-Series Convertible.
Dutch manufacturer, Savage, has been hard at work the past couple of years working on their 4-door "topless on demand" supercar, the Rivale Roadyacht GTS. The first prototype version was released back in 2008 with a production model envisioned for 2009. Now, two years after the planned debut, Savage has finished their unique supercar and will be debuting it at the Top Marques Monaco, starting April 14, 2011.
The Rivale Roadyacht GTS is the result of the wild imagination of three men who believe that every dream should come true. Their dream turned out to be a limited edition supercar with only 20 units and in only three exterior colors.
According to Savage this will be the only 4 door "topless on demand" supercar in the world. It combines a "bad-boy" exterior design aspect with an interior inspired by the yachting world. With a 670 HP V8 engine under the hood, the Rivale Roadyacht GTS will be capable of sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, while top speed goes up to an impressive 205 mph.
UPDATE 12/19/11: The first official video of the Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS has officially been revealed, lending further credence to the growing sentiment that this is one of the most awesome niche super cars to come out of the market in recent history. Check out the video by clicking on the photo above!
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At the beginning of this year, Dutch manufacturer, Savage revealed the Rivale Roadyacht GTS, claiming that it was one of the final concepts before the finished product hit the market. They’ve stayed true to their word, now declaring that a production version will roll out in 2012 at a major auto show in the Middle East.
Not only will the production Rivale Roadyacht GTS get its debut in 2012, but Savage is also working on developing the GTS’ convertible roof system. Book orders are already open for the drop top version and three customers have already expressed interest in it. One of the orders placed is for a special track-only "GTR." This version will feature a more powerful engine, lots of carbon fiber elements, and will be lighter than the standard GTS version.
As previously reported, the Rivale Roadyacht GTS will use a 670 HP V8 engine that can sprint the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, while top speed goes up to an impressive 205 mph.
The first deliveries for the Savage Royale Roadyacht GTS will be made in early 2013.
As many already know, BMW will be dropping the 3-Series name for its future coupe and convertible models and using the 4-Series nomenclature as a replacement. We’ve already seen spy shots of the upcoming 4-Series Coupe, but now its convertible variant has also been caught testing. From these images we can see that the new drop top model will retain the same folding hardtop as the current 3-Series Convertible and will debut shortly after the Coupe.
The future 4-Series Convertible will utilize an engine line-up similar to that of the 3-Series sedan, meaning the latest four and six-cylinder petrol and diesel units in BMW’s lineup. This includes the new 245bhp 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine as well.
The 4-Series’ design will borrow elements from the 5-Series and 6-Series models, but with larger, more squared-off headlights. The wide kidney grille will also have a 3D look to match that of the latest BMW models.
The BMW 4-Series Convertible will be revealed in 2013 and will be followed by an M version shortly thereafter.
It’s not unusual for the unveiling of a new sports car to come with rumors of a drop top version as well and as soon as the Subaru BRZ broke cover, that’s exactly what we got. Right now it’s just a rumor, with no real confirmation coming any time soon, but the future BRZ Convertible is shaping up to be one hot little number.
If the BRZ Convertible does happen, it will keep every aspect from the coupe model, including the exterior and interior design features and engine lineup. The lone difference will be on the roof, with fabric or folding metal options readily available for the convertible model. We figure Subaru will opt for whichever option is the cheapest to keep the price at a comfortable level.
Power for the BRZ will still come from the 2.0-liter horizontally-opposed boxer engine used in the Coupe with an output of 200 HP and 151 lb-ft torque. However, because a convertible model is generally heavier than a coupe, expect to see slower performance numbers.
It is believed that the BRZ Convertible will arrive for the 2014 model year and will cost about $5K more than the Coupe.
