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Extending the Era of the Internal Combustion Engine: BMW Keeps the 4 Series and M4 in Production

 BMW is reportedly planning to extend the production of its popular internal combustion engine (ICE) coupes and convertibles for several more years than initially expected. According to rumors circulating on BMW forums, the company may continue manufacturing the current generation 4 Series (G22/G23) and the high-performance M4 (G82/G83) until mid-2029.   An Extended Life Cycle for Gas-Powered Coupes If this reported plan proves accurate, the 4 Series Coupe and Convertible would remain in production for nearly nine years, and the M4 for over eight years—significantly longer than BMW’s typical 6–7 year model life cycle. This extension applies to the smaller performance models as well: the 2 Series Coupe (G42) and the M2 Coupe (G87) are also rumored to continue production until July 2029. This means enthusiasts will have a choice of gas-powered performance coupes for at least the next four years. While the high-performance M2 CS variant will exit production earlier, an all-wh...