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Originally Posted by Red Bread
Probably worth pointing out that a fwd based ?awd? BMW is 100/0 until slip and a rwd based ?awd? BMW is 40/60 until slip.
In other words, an awd X1 is not nearly the same thing as an awd X3.
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Sure, although that applies to pretty much every manufacturer, not just BMW.
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Originally Posted by TajoMan
I am not so sure that BMW will have 2 different platform for 2 series.
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According to Van Meel, BMW is sticking with the I6 for M models. That means the 2 Series coupe/convertible remains RWD because they aren't going to build an M2 with a transverse I6.
Corroborating this is the next generation 2 Series coupe and convertible model codes which are G42/G43. In every case we know of, "G" is used for CLAR vehicles, while UKL vehicles still use "F".
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I really hope they keep RWD but it is unlikely for 2er.
It does not make sense in terms of cost.
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It does if 2 Series Coupe/Convertible customers would flee to other brands were BMW to take away the RWD.
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Also, I don't think 1/2 series sells way more than A3 or A class. So there is no reason for BMW to keep RWD 2er.
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The A3 and A Class are sedans and hatchbacks. For the 1 and 2 Series models that will compete with those products, BMW
is moving to FWD.
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I hope I guessed totally wrong, though.
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Don't worry, you are.