2014 BMW 2 Series and M235i
Photo: Benjamin Hunting
BMW has officially unveiled the new 2 Series which replaces the 1 Series coupe and convertibles.
The 2 Series is scheduled to begin arriving in dealerships during the first quarter of 2014. The car will be shown live to the world for the first time in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Like the 1 Series, the car is designed to lure new prospective buyers to the BMW brand with a less expensive offering than the 3 Series. BMW purists will applaud the smaller dimensions and sporty nature of the compact vehicles.
There will be two versions available to consumers: The 228i and M235i.
BMW 228i Performance Details:
- 2.0L N20 inline 4 cylinder single turbo twin-scroll
- 240hp @ 5000-6500 RPM
- 258 lb-ft @ 1250-4500 RPM
- 0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec (auto)
- Top speed: 130 mph / 210 km/h (155 mph / 250 kmh with Sport Line or M Sport)
- Preliminary EPA Mileage Estimates (MPG) – 23 city/35 highway/27 combined for 8-speed sport automatic. 22 city/34 highway/26 combined for 6-speed manual
BMW M235i Performance Details:
- 3.0L N55 inline 6 cylinder single turbo twin-scroll (2,979cc)
- 322 hp / 240 kW @ 5800-6000 RPM
- 332 lb-ft / 450 Nm @ 1300-4500 RPM
- 0-100 km/h: 4.8 sec (auto) / 5.0 sec (manual)
- Top speed: 155 mph / 250 kmh
- Preliminary EPA Mileage Estimates (MPG) – 22 city/32 highway/25 combined for 8-speed automatic. 19 city/28 highway/22 combined for 6-speed manual.
