It suffices to say, the M235i is stealing the 435i Coupe’s thunder, if not in sales, on forums and the internet in general, and there are plenty of reasons why this is happening, beginning with the more affordable price that includes the M Sport kit, the 20hp stronger engine, and the lighter and more nimble body and chassis combo.
Nevertheless, as the direct successor of BMW’s hugely successful line of 3-Series Coupes that dates back to the 1970s, the 4-Series is one of the first choices or benchmarks, if you prefer, in the category.
One thing we’ve noticed catching up with BMW owners of both models lately are the brand’s line of M Performance accessories and especially the aero kits. BMW of Abu Dhabi has been constantly feeding us with examples fitted with these components, the latest one being a 435i Coupe in M Sport trim, finished in a Melbourne Red metallic paint.
The car keeps the standard M Sport alloy wheels adding the M Performance side skirts, rear apron and diffuser combo, carbon fiber front apron and splitter, boot lid spoiler, and mirror caps, plus a gloss black grille and an available Akrapovic Exhaust System.
By John Halas
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