BMW Launches 2 Series Coupe with 220i, 220d and M235i

BMWBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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is serious about differentiating its brand with coupes and convertibles using even numbers and odd numbers for sedans and wagons. The 4 SeriesBMW 4 Series Gen.1Germany, 2013 > present123 versions
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already launched earlier in the year, and now BMW is adding the 2 Series CoupeBMW 2 SeriesGermany, 2013 > present100 versions
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to replace the previous 1 Series CoupeBMW 135i CoupéUnited States of America, 2007 > present3 photos
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The 2 Series Coupe converts the five-door 1 SeriesBMW 1 Series Gen.2 [F20] Germany, 2011 > present130 versions
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into a two-door coupe. The chassis is identical to the current 1 Series but with a new, more stylish body. Despite its small size, it still has the low-slung body, long hood, frameless windows and short trunk that define a BMW coupe.

The design is simple but handsome. The biggest feature is the contour created by creases below the door and at the doorsills. The standard car is more attractive to the M235i version thanks to the standard car’s brighter lines with more chrome. In comparison, the M235i gets a more complicated front end with larger air intakes and less chrome.

It is 4.432m long, which is 108mm longer and 5mm lower than a current 1 Series. Compared to a previous 1 Series Coupe, the new 2 Series is 72mm longer, 26mm wider and had a 30mm longer wheelbase. The larger size translates to more room in the interior compared to the previous generation.

The 2 Series Coupe launches in three versions – the 220i, 220d and M235iBMW 235i CoupéGermany, 2013 > present. The 220i and 220d each use 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines but with petrol and diesel engines respectively. The 220i offers 181hp and 199lb-ft of torque (270Nm). The 220d offers 181hp and 280lb-ft (380Nm). The top spec M235i offers buyers 322hp and 332lb-ft (450Nm) from its 3.0-liter, twin-turbo inline six.

Soon after launch, BMW will add the 225d and 218d. The 225d uses a twin-turbo version of BMW’s 2.0-liter diesel four-cylinder with 215hp and 332lb-ft (450Nm). The 218d uses a simpler version of the 2.0-liter diesel with 141hp and 236lb-ft (320Nm).

Sales of the 2 Series Coupe will begin in Europe in March 2014. It will be offered in Sport Line, Modern Line and M Sport trim levels.

The 220i starts at €25,168.07 in Europe; the M235i is €36,764.71, and the 220d is €27,310.92.

In North America, the 228i will start at $32,100 and the M235i will start at $43,100. The diesel models will not be offered. The 228i will be exclusive to North America with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 240hp and 258lb-ft of torque.