BMW 2 Series Coupe (228i) Spotted. First in the US - 2Addicts | BMW 2-Series forum

C4S4SS · 02-04-2013, 01:52 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, 01:58 PM

Nice catch!

Definitely the new 228i.

schnell13 · 02-04-2013, 02:13 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, 02:23 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.

AntBabeee · 02-04-2013, 02:55 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, 04:24 PM

yep, 228 without a doubt. nice snag!

JohnVidale · 02-04-2013, 04:34 PM

Does resemble another claimed siting:

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

live4wknds · 02-04-2013, 04:51 PM

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

looks too small to be the 4

shivaswrath · 02-04-2013, 04:53 PM

2 series, NICE!!

BMWDAD · 02-04-2013, 05:48 PM

Nice wheels.........

hector · 02-05-2013, 07:55 AM

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

Holander · 02-05-2013, 09:57 AM

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

Greenkirby21 · 02-09-2013, 06:24 PM

should have chased him down

Misterted · 02-18-2013, 05:23 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, 04:28 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

宝马.e90 · 03-07-2013, 04:29 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, 04:37 PM

I think these photos were taken in SoCal

e92dave · 03-07-2013, 04:42 PM

The exhaust and proportions are a deadgiveaway its a 228

alex2364 · 03-07-2013, 04:42 PM

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

Lemon Jelly M3 · 03-07-2013, 04:48 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, 05:09 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, 05:15 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!

02-04-2013, 01:52 PM	#1
C4S4SS Private First Class Drives: 323ci, 325cic, E92 M3, 993T Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 119 iTrader: (1)	BMW 2 Series Coupe (228i) Spotted. First in the US Featured on BIMMERPOST.com 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. Follow 2 Series news, coverage, and updates @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/2-series/ Click on images for high resolutions Recently posted first video of 2 Series Coupe and Convertible:
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02-04-2013, 01:58 PM	#2
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,052 iTrader: (0)	Nice catch! Definitely the new 228i. __________________

02-04-2013, 02:13 PM	#3
schnell13 Private First Class Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 174 iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ Individual Order 2013 335i M-Sport through BMW Military Sales / Mineral Grey / Coral Red / 4MR / ZMM / ZPP / ZTP / ZDH / 2TB / 494 / 688 / ///M Performance / Upgraded Details / Stance SC-5ive / ///M5 Blue Brakes

02-04-2013, 04:24 PM	#6
bmrm396 Major Drives: '08 335i Sedan 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sD, CA Posts: 1,144 iTrader: (2)	yep, 228 without a doubt. nice snag! __________________ Formerly addicted to e46fanatics

02-04-2013, 04:53 PM	#9
shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,971 iTrader: (2)	2 series, NICE!! __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

02-04-2013, 04:34 PM	#7
JohnVidale Seismoguy Drives: 2013 328ix Mojave/Venetian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	Does resemble another claimed siting: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783078

02-04-2013, 04:51 PM	#8
live4wknds Private First Class Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	looks like you were on the 210 somewhere...or maybe the 2? looks too small to be the 4

02-04-2013, 05:48 PM	#10
BMWDAD Captain Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe/6mt/sports Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 737 iTrader: (0)	Nice wheels.........

02-05-2013, 07:55 AM	#11
hector Captain Drives: 2007 e92 335i, 2008 128i cpe. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virgo supercluster Posts: 659 iTrader: (0)	just curious; how do you guys know that it's a 228 as opposed to a 235? the wheels?, the exhaust?

02-05-2013, 09:57 AM	#12
Holander Private Drives: bmw mit Lsd & L6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Europe- Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	Pretty long hood, can only mean that inline six is avaibled.

02-09-2013, 06:24 PM	#13
Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land Posts: 1,737 iTrader: (1)	should have chased him down __________________ 2009 128i Coupe Crimson Red MODS: -Injen Intake-Magnaflow Exhaust-Carbon Fiber Spoiler - Carbon Fiber Grilles - OZ Ultraleggeras - CF Mirrors

03-07-2013, 04:28 PM	#15
bluephobic(1) Inspiring the youth of tommorow... Drives: 135i Rocketship :) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: El Puerto, Spain Posts: 124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	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 __________________ Yr1 135i Jet/Coral JB4/P3 ETS 7" intercooler KNN drop in filter and AFE scoops, GC camber plates, M3 front bits* apex ARC8's with PSS 245/275 M3 rear subframe bushings, other things, some pixie dust and a flux capacitor round out the package

03-07-2013, 04:29 PM	#16
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,247 iTrader: (0)	Size definitely looking close to the E46. Might have to say goodbye to the 3-Series and look forward to the 2-Series.

03-07-2013, 04:37 PM	#17
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,834 iTrader: (1)	I think these photos were taken in SoCal __________________

03-07-2013, 04:42 PM	#18
e92dave Enlisted Member Drives: 08' e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: boston, ma Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	The exhaust and proportions are a deadgiveaway its a 228

03-07-2013, 04:42 PM	#19
alex2364 Captain Drives: E90 335i M Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 621 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [5.00]	So this thread makes the front page a month after it was posted...?

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