2015 BMW 435i Gran Coupe - Car and Driver (blog)
Those who know they want a mid-size BMW still have many decisions to make. BMW’s 3- and 4-series family now contains 25 permutations spawned from six body styles, five engine choices, and two driveline configurations. Among such sprawling variety, this BMW 435i Gran Coupe stands out as one of our favorites. The Gran Coupe ’s wide stance and sleek roofline make it the most attractive of the bunch to our eyes. At 3799 pounds, the 435i Gran Coupe is roughly 200 pounds heavier than any 335i sedan we’ve tested. And the 435i Gran Coupe’s panache isn’t free, either. We’ve rarely quibbled about F30-series BMWs’ straight-line performance and we’re not about to start now. The Gran Coupe’s skidpad and braking figures—0. The 435i arrives at the limit of adhesion with ample understeer—and really, since this is a BMW we’re talking about, any understeer is excessive. The charms of the 435i Gran Coupe are found in its. Source: www.caranddriver.com
