SCHEDULE
• The 2 Series will begin production in November 2013, as a 2014 model year.
• Online reveal will come in October 2013.
• World public reveal at Detroit NAIAS 2014 (January).
Follow our 2 Series news, coverage, and updates @
http://www.bimmerpost.com/2-series/
2 SERIES INFO / RUMORS / SPECULATION
• M235i Coupe will beat 1M Coupe around Nurburging -
source
• M235i M Performance Parts will feature limited slip differential (LSD) -
source
POTENTIAL 2 SERIES LINEUP
The 2 Series models will be built on the same RWD platform as the current 1 Series hatchbacks (F20/F21) and is expected to spawn the following lineup:
• 2 Series Coupe (F22) - confirmed.
• 2 Series Convertible (F23) - confirmed.
• M235i M Performance Automobile - confirmed, with xDrive (see prototype VIN info).
• No 235i (replaced by M235i in lineup).
• Rest of 2 Series model lineup also previewed - see VIN info
• 2 Series Gran Coupe (four door coupe) - still speculative [more info].
• 2 Series Gran Sports Tourer (Hyundai Veloster type vehicle) - still highly speculative [more info].
• M2 Coupe - successor to current 1M coupe, recently rumored to be 4 Cylinder [more info] (though we have our doubts as the M235i is likely to share the M135i's six cylinder inline engine and our photographer confirms clearly hearing a 6 cylinder in the M235i prototype).
• M2 Gran Coupe - M version of 2 Series Gran Coupe to compete with Mercedes Benz CLA45 AMG and Audi S3 Sedan; still speculative [more info].
Also see the
latest summary of the potential 1 Series, 2 Series, M2, Z1, Z2, and X1 lineup.
BMW M235i Coupe Spied Uncovered! - May 15, 2013
BMW M235i Interior Spied - April 16, 2013
BMW M235i Prototype Hooned for Testing Purposes
First Spy Video of F22 Coupe and F23 Convertible
Spy Pics from December 19, 2012
Spy Pics from December 19, 2012
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