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Originally Posted by EnI
Small, sporty, RWD-based coupe will most likely be the sports car developed in collaboration with Toyota. Rumor has it will be a plug-in hybrid: Z3 eDrive on BMW's side, and Prius Coupe on Toyota's side.
Platform, drivetrain & powertrain will be developed together - while each model will feature different design & body styling. It looks like Prius Coupe will be a true 4-seater while Z3 will be a 2+2-seater.
The layout is rumored to be similar to i8: ICE in the rear + electro motor in the front. Although the car won't utilize the BMWi-specific LifeDrive platform - but it will be a conventional body frame with some CFRP parts. Also the styling will be in line with core BMW brand not with BMW i sub-brand styling.
Future UKL-based 2er Coupe will most probably offered in AWD-only variant in some markets like eg. US. At least the M Performance variant (M235i xDrive).
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Yeah, I am not a fan of the Z cars. Besides the Z4MC, they have always looked a little limp wristed...
If that is the only option with BMW, I might have to look elsewhere...