BMW 2 Series Coupe (228i) Spotted. First in the US

C4S4SS · 02-04-2013, 12:52 PM

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F22 2 Series coupe (228i) prototype spotted in SoCal. First prototype sighting in the US.

Admin edit:

The M235i coupe (315 HP) is already confirmed for the US (see VIN details and spy photos). Production will begin in November 2013 in the Leipzig plant, for an 8 month first-model-year production run (until June 2014). There will be no 235i model in the US or elsewhere, as the M235i will take its place in the lineup.

The M235i will be joined by the 228i coupe in the US. The 228i coupe will also begin production this November. The production 2 Series will be revealed in the Fall, with its public debut potentially coming at the 2013 Frankfurt auto show in September).

As the VIN thread linked above shows, Europe will see additional models, including a 220i, 225i, 218d, 220d and 225d.

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Recently posted first video of 2 Series Coupe and Convertible:

SamS · 02-04-2013, 12:58 PM

Nice catch!

Definitely the new 228i.

schnell13 · 02-04-2013, 01:13 PM

I'll agree to disagree, as I think it's the new 428, judging from the roof-line and how the overall shape of the car resembles the F30 sedan IMO. Could be wrong though. Hard to say with all of the camo.

SamS · 02-04-2013, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schnell13

I'll agree to disagree, as I think it's the new 428, judging from the roof-line and how the overall shape of the car resembles the F30 sedan IMO. Could be wrong though. Hard to say with all of the camo.

Not a chance it's the 428i. Look at the wheel base proportional to the driver. Since the 4er shares the F30 wheelbase, there is not a chance you could fit an extra set of doors in there.

More importantly, the outline and proportions look near-identical to the current 128i.

UhhItsANT · 02-04-2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamS

Not a chance it's the 428i. Look at the wheel base proportional to the driver. Since the 4er shares the F30 wheelbase, there is not a chance you could fit an extra set of doors in there.

More importantly, the outline and proportions look near-identical to the current 128i.

+1 agree.. looks too short.

bmrm396 · 02-04-2013, 03:24 PM

yep, 228 without a doubt. nice snag!

JohnVidale · 02-04-2013, 03:34 PM

Does resemble another claimed siting:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783078

live4wknds · 02-04-2013, 03:51 PM

looks like you were on the 210 somewhere...or maybe the 2?

looks too small to be the 4

shivaswrath · 02-04-2013, 03:53 PM

2 series, NICE!!

BMWDAD · 02-04-2013, 04:48 PM

Nice wheels.........

hector · 02-05-2013, 06:55 AM

just curious; how do you guys know that it's a 228 as opposed to a 235? the wheels?, the exhaust?

Tåst · 02-05-2013, 08:57 AM

Pretty long hood, can only mean that inline six is avaibled.

Greenkirby21 · 02-09-2013, 05:24 PM

should have chased him down

Misterted · 02-18-2013, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hector

just curious; how do you guys know that it's a 228 as opposed to a 235? the wheels?, the exhaust?

Wheels aren't the low profile and fat ones, exhaust is standard and not high performance....those are just a couple reasons.

bluephobic(1) · 03-07-2013, 03:28 PM

Please BMW for the love of all things holy dont botch the Headlights as you have done on the hatch....please...I promise ill buy one if you dont

TheBingoBalls · 03-07-2013, 03:29 PM

Size definitely looking close to the E46. Might have to say goodbye to the 3-Series and look forward to the 2-Series.

positiveions · 03-07-2013, 03:37 PM

I think these photos were taken in SoCal

e92dave · 03-07-2013, 03:42 PM

The exhaust and proportions are a deadgiveaway its a 228

alex2364 · 03-07-2013, 03:42 PM

So this thread makes the front page a month after it was posted...?

LemonOne · 03-07-2013, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamS

Nice catch!

Definitely the new 228i.

How do you know it's 228i?

The current 135i has the same exhaust configuration as the 128i does.

Jason · 03-07-2013, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemon Jelly M3

How do you know it's 228i?

The current 135i has the same exhaust configuration as the 128i does.

Yes, but as the spyshots have shown (see compilation), the M235i (which will replace the 135i) has split dual exhausts. Leaving the 228i as the model with twin exhausts on one side.

SamS · 03-07-2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

Yes, but as the spyshots have shown (see compilation), the M235i (which will replace the 135i) has split dual exhausts. Leaving the 228i as the model with twin exhausts on one side.

This!

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