Two doors, coupe bodywork hatchback, four seats, rear wheel drive, sporty and powerful engines: all the features of a coupe that promises driving pleasure are here in brand new BMW Series 2. The model is effectively replacing the Series 1 Coupe and will be launched in European markets in March 2014, a few months after its official premiere at the Detroit show in January.
BMW Series 2
BMW Series 2
Based on the new Series 1, BMW Series 2 Coupe manages to stand out aesthetically, adopting more dynamic lines, and longer at 72 mm length. Larger the wheelbase (+30 mm), with BMW also speaks better passenger and luggage (390 liters) compared with the hatchback.
BMW Series 2, interior
BMW Series 2, front seats
BMW Series 2, back seats
Our range of BMW Series 2 Coupe will initially consist of the following versions :
– 220i Coupe with 4-cylinder 2-liter petrol engine 184 hp (0-100 km/h in 7,0 sec, top speed 230 km/h, average fuel consumption of 6,1 lt/100 km, emissions CO2 142 g/km).
– M235i Coupe with 6-cylinder 3litro motor gasoline 326 hp (0-100 km/h in 5,0 sec, top speed 250 km/h, average fuel consumption of 7,6 lt/100 km, emissions CO2 189 g/km).
– 218d Coupe with 4-cylinder 2-liter diesel 143 hp (0-100 km/h in 8,9 sec, top speed 213 km/h, average fuel consumption of 4,3 lt/100 km, emissions CO2 114 g/km).
– 220d Coupe with 4-cylinder 2-liter diesel 184 hp (0-100 km/h in 7,2 sec, top speed 230 km/h, average fuel consumption of 4,5 lt/100 km, emissions CO2 119 g/km).
– 225d Coupe with 4-cylinder 2-liter diesel 218 hp (0-100 km/h in 6,3 sec, top speed 242 km/h, average fuel consumption of 4,7 lt/100 km, emissions CO2 124 g/km).
BMW Series 2, engine
As we see, the stronger version is currently the M235i which delivers 20 horsepower less than the 1 Series M Coupe. This basically confirms that it will be followed by BMW M2. Until then, BMW sought to endow the M235i with goodies such as brakes M Sport, Adaptive M Suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers, electronic locking rear differential (integrated in DSC), and mechanical differential lock which is optional.
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By Nicole P.
