THE LARGEST BMW 2-SERIES FORUM ON THE PLANET
2Addicts
2Addicts
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
2Addicts | BMW 2-Series forum BMW 2 Series (F22) Forum BMW 2 Series Coupe and Cabriolet (F22/F23) General Forum BMW 2 Series Coupe Shows Sleeker Form and We Show You Colors and Wheels Options

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-10-2013, 10:07 AM   #1
Jason
Administrator
Jason's Avatar
United_States
43750
Rep
21,326
Posts

Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Cool BMW 2 Series Coupe Shows Sleeker Form and We Show You Colors and Wheels Options

BIMMERPOST NEWS
BMW 2 Series Coupe Shows Sleeker Form and We Show You Colors and Wheels Options
157
COMMENTS

As our newest photos show, the 2 Series Coupe (F22) sure has grown up from the current 1 Series Coupe (E82). The 3.1 inch gain in overall length and 1.2 inch longer wheelbase (see dimension/specs comparisons) appears to come mostly in the front, elongating the front end and giving the F22 a sleeker look overall. Adding to this effect is the less bulbous greenhouse which features a more raked window and a rear roofline that has been elongated and joins the trunk on a more subtle angle than on the E82.

Production on the 2 Series begins next month and it will have its public auto show debut at the Detroit auto show in mid-January.

The 2 Series Coupe will be officially revealed imminently, so stay tuned. Here are the newest photos, together with the previously revealing M235i pics and interior spy photos.


BMW 2 Series Coupe

BMW M235i Revealed

BMW M235i Coupe Interior




Here is a summary to 3 models revealed so far:

BMW M235i
Power/torque: 240kW @ 5800rpm / 450Nm @ 1300–4500rpm
Engine: 2979cc six cylinder turbo (N55B30O0)
Weight (unladen): 1455kg (manual), 1470kg (auto)
0–100km/h: 5.0s (manual), 4.8s (auto)
0–1000m: 23.8s


BMW 220i
Power/torque: 135kW @ 5000rpm / 270Nm @ 1250–4500rpm
Engine: 1997cc four cylinder turbo (N20B20U0)
Weight (unladen): 1350kg (manual), 1365kg (auto)
0–100km/h: 7.0s
0–1000m: 27.3s (manual), 27.7s (auto)


BMW 220d
Power/torque: 135kW @ 4000rpm / 380Nm @ 1750–2750rpm
Engine: 1995cc four cylinder diesel (N47D20O1)
Weight (unladen): 1375kg (manual), 1390kg (auto)
0–100km/h: 7.2s (manual), 7.1s (auto)
0–1000m: 27.5s (manual), 27.4s (auto)

Full specs can be seen at http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=898854.


And here is a graphical list of the available colors, wheels, and trims (in South Africa).

Name:  image.jpg
Views: 34818
Size:  149.8 KB

Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 10:21 AM   #2
Neph
Second Lieutenant
6
Rep
192
Posts

Drives: 2010 328i E92, Sport, 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: ///Milky way

iTrader: (0)

i've never been more excited for a release than the 2series. can not WAIT as each day offers a little more info/glimpse.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 10:55 AM   #3
Rupes
Major
Rupes's Avatar
United_States
1064
Rep
1,459
Posts

Drives: F87 M2 (current), E90 330xi (w
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oregon

iTrader: (0)

Are those taillights LED? Isn't the 4 series using incandescent? Would be odd for the 2 series to have LED, but not the 4 at launch.

Looks good!
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 11:09 AM   #4
MZWIE
Lieutenant Colonel
401
Rep
1,660
Posts

Drives: M2
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: GEORGIA

iTrader: (0)

The design is bland. One the great thing about the 1 sereies was it's unorthodox look.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 11:11 AM   #5
Beck
Private First Class
United_States
17
Rep
149
Posts

Drives: M6
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: SOCAL

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by e34m5
The design is bland. One the great thing about the 1 sereies was it's unorthodox look.
Of course a current 1 series owner would think this.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 11:16 AM   #6
as7920
Colonel
as7920's Avatar
United Kingdom
628
Rep
2,397
Posts

Drives: 2023 SG/FR M4 xDrive Competiti
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

I know one is M235i and the other is standard but the red and gold look completely different shapes to me.

Red looks much sleeker whereas the gold still looks very much like the E82.

Last edited by as7920; 10-10-2013 at 11:23 AM..
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 11:36 AM   #7
IEDEI
Banned
United_States
1135
Rep
4,686
Posts

Drives: L'Orange
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Brooklyn, NYC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW 1M  [8.40]
WARNING: biased E82 owner post below. Just an opinion!

that has to be the most boring BMW i've ever seen!

seriously glad i didn't wait for this and instead jumped on a 135is. I know a lot of people don't like the E82 styling, but i think it has a lot of character and design built into it---as well as many nods to more 'old school' BMW design. This new F22 looks uninspired to me. If i didn't know this was the new 2-series or didn't see the twin kidney grilles, i honestly couldn't even tell it's a BMW. that's sad, IMO!

Hope it performs better than it looks! I'd still be interested in an M2 in a few years, assuming they redesign aspects of it during an LCI or something. Right now it looks soft and too rounded....it's lost all the sharp creases and straight edges!

Last edited by IEDEI; 10-10-2013 at 11:47 AM..
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 11:53 AM   #8
Greenkirby21
Vrooom :)
Greenkirby21's Avatar
United_States
329
Rep
2,597
Posts

Drives: C7 Stringray
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Dream Land

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by IEDEI
WARNING: biased E82 owner post below. Just an opinion!

that has to be the most boring BMW i've ever seen!

seriously glad i didn't wait for this and instead jumped on a 135is. I know a lot of people don't like the E82 styling, but i think it has a lot of character and design built into it---as well as many nods to more 'old school' BMW design. This new F22 looks uninspired to me. If i didn't know this was the new 2-series or didn't see the twin kidney grilles, i honestly couldn't even tell it's a BMW. that's sad, IMO!

Hope it performs better than it looks! I'd still be interested in an M2 in a few years, assuming they redesign aspects of it during an LCI or something. Right now it looks soft and too rounded....it's lost all the sharp creases and straight edges!
Well it might be since you own a 135is, that car is gorgeous.

But looking at these spy pics, the side and rear look exactly like my 128i (non msport). If someone showed me these pics and told me it was an LCI for the 128i I wouldn't be surprised. It just looks like the taillight and rims are different.


Now, the front is definitely different, but I can't comment if it's better or worse then what I currently have since it's still heavily camoed

Edit: I'm sure you already know, but these pictures are probabaly for an 220i or 228i. From the grilles, it looks to be a modern line trim
__________________
2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 12:00 PM   #9
waitwhat
Private
4
Rep
53
Posts

Drives: ...
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: ...

iTrader: (0)

wow looks completelly different from the red one! maybe it's the camera that makes the car look a bit blobby just as the current 1er coupe? anyway, both shapes are great on the photos.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 12:04 PM   #10
IEDEI
Banned
United_States
1135
Rep
4,686
Posts

Drives: L'Orange
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Brooklyn, NYC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW 1M  [8.40]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenkirby21 View Post
Well it might be since you own a 135is, that car is gorgeous.

But looking at these spy pics, the side and rear look exactly like my 128i (non msport). If someone showed me these pics and told me it was an LCI for the 128i I wouldn't be surprised. It just looks like the taillight and rims are different.


Now, the front is definitely different, but I can't comment if it's better or worse then what I currently have since it's still heavily camoed

Edit: I'm sure you already know, but these pictures are probabaly for an 220i or 228i. From the grilles, it looks to be a modern line trim
agree about the rear, however it's MUCH more rounded and soft overall though. It looks like the rear taillights are overall carrying the same look as the current car----with a bit more of an influence from the rest of the BMW range.

what really throws me off though is how rounded everything is. As someone who grew up loving BMW design for its straight lines and sharp edges, this new design language is very different to what i've known BMWs for. Even the E46, which was 'softer' than the E36 still had its fair share of straight lines and definite angles.

Everything moves on though...and if this is the evolution of a great car then so be it!!! I will still definitely consider one after my time in this 4 week-old 135is!
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 12:07 PM   #11
vinny84
Captain
vinny84's Avatar
United_States
308
Rep
746
Posts

Drives: 2005 BMW X5
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PA

iTrader: (1)

The first set of photos is the standard 220i/228i in modern trim seems like.

The M235i will look much sportier with more flare like any other M Sport package does on any current BMW line.

I currently drive an e82 135i, I personally can't wait for the M235i. I think BMW has hit a home run on this one. This is the car all the enthusiasts want. Is it a true M car? Maybe not, but it is really close to one and I'm sure the driving experience will be something special.

Everyone who's hating on it is either regretting their 1 series purchase or has no idea how awesome this M235i will be, especially with the LSD option ticked.

There's no reason to buy a 435i M Sport unless you're looking for more room and maybe more of a distinguished look.

Just my .02
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 12:17 PM   #12
IEDEI
Banned
United_States
1135
Rep
4,686
Posts

Drives: L'Orange
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Brooklyn, NYC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW 1M  [8.40]
Quote:
Originally Posted by vinny84 View Post

Everyone who's hating on it is either regretting their 1 series purchase or has no idea how awesome this M235i will be, especially with the LSD option ticked.
lol...nice little nudge there. i definitely do NOT regret my purchase!! i've wanted an E82 for at least 4 years now.....and even if the F22 had already come out i would have still bought an E82 to fulfill what i really wanted. But thanks for trying to make up a story
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 12:20 PM   #13
DieGrüneHölle
Colonel
1309
Rep
2,785
Posts

Drives: M
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: bmw

iTrader: (0)

This looks so much better than the butt ugly E82 front. Could never take that car seriously.

Looks like the designers actually spent time designing the new 2-series. Can't wait to see the full unveil, especially with the full M-sport treatment.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 12:22 PM   #14
vinny84
Captain
vinny84's Avatar
United_States
308
Rep
746
Posts

Drives: 2005 BMW X5
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PA

iTrader: (1)

Wasn't trying to nudge anything towards anyone, sorry if you got butt hurt about it. Wasn't my intention.

Just seeing a lot of criticism for no reason.

Granted the 135is is an awesome choice and I can't blame you for picking one up. Congrats and I certainly hope you enjoy it
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 12:41 PM   #15
IEDEI
Banned
United_States
1135
Rep
4,686
Posts

Drives: L'Orange
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Brooklyn, NYC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW 1M  [8.40]
Quote:
Originally Posted by vinny84 View Post
Wasn't trying to nudge anything towards anyone, sorry if you got butt hurt about it. Wasn't my intention.

Just seeing a lot of criticism for no reason.

Granted the 135is is an awesome choice and I can't blame you for picking one up. Congrats and I certainly hope you enjoy it
thanks!

do you really think there will be an LSD option? i see no evidence there will be. It's not in the options list published a few days ago----and the M135i doesn't have an LSD option either. Where are you guys getting the info that it will have LSD?
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 12:48 PM   #16
vinny84
Captain
vinny84's Avatar
United_States
308
Rep
746
Posts

Drives: 2005 BMW X5
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PA

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by IEDEI
Quote:
Originally Posted by vinny84 View Post
Wasn't trying to nudge anything towards anyone, sorry if you got butt hurt about it. Wasn't my intention.

Just seeing a lot of criticism for no reason.

Granted the 135is is an awesome choice and I can't blame you for picking one up. Congrats and I certainly hope you enjoy it
thanks!

do you really think there will be an LSD option? i see no evidence there will be. It's not in the options list published a few days ago----and the M135i doesn't have an LSD option either. Where are you guys getting the info that it will have LSD?
I'm pretty certain the M135i comes standard with an LSD? Not sure about that, but I've heard that somewhere.

Either way, in an interview with the M boss awhile back. He said he wrote off the LSD for the M235i to make it available. Whether it's an option or not, is not known. I'm thinking it will be available from the M Performance line like it is on the 4 series.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 12:53 PM   #17
Greenkirby21
Vrooom :)
Greenkirby21's Avatar
United_States
329
Rep
2,597
Posts

Drives: C7 Stringray
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Dream Land

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by vinny84
Quote:
Originally Posted by IEDEI
Quote:
Originally Posted by vinny84 View Post
Wasn't trying to nudge anything towards anyone, sorry if you got butt hurt about it. Wasn't my intention.

Just seeing a lot of criticism for no reason.

Granted the 135is is an awesome choice and I can't blame you for picking one up. Congrats and I certainly hope you enjoy it
thanks!

do you really think there will be an LSD option? i see no evidence there will be. It's not in the options list published a few days ago----and the M135i doesn't have an LSD option either. Where are you guys getting the info that it will have LSD?
I'm pretty certain the M135i comes standard with an LSD? Not sure about that, but I've heard that somewhere.

Either way, in an interview with the M boss awhile back. He said he wrote off the LSD for the M235i to make it available. Whether it's an option or not, is not known. I'm thinking it will be available from the M Performance line like it is on the 4 series.
The f20 1 series (M135i) does not come with an LSD. It comes with an E-diff. Many reviews of the M135i have been saying the car needs an LSD for its full potential (top gear and chris harris).

I think BMW was listening because it will be available on the M235i and can most likely be retrofitted in the M135i, and possibly other BMW models.

If I remember correctly, Dackel or some other mod said the new era of BMW performance parts will be shown in November (as of now it is for the 4 series, but I wouldn't be shocked if they show off the 2 series parts then).

I'm hoping for some type of BMW performance seat as well!
__________________
2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 12:53 PM   #18
IEDEI
Banned
United_States
1135
Rep
4,686
Posts

Drives: L'Orange
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Brooklyn, NYC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW 1M  [8.40]
Quote:
Originally Posted by vinny84 View Post
I'm pretty certain the M135i comes standard with an LSD? Not sure about that, but I've heard that somewhere.

Either way, in an interview with the M boss awhile back. He said he wrote off the LSD for the M235i to make it available. Whether it's an option or not, is not known. I'm thinking it will be available from the M Performance line like it is on the 4 series.
the M135i has the same e-diff as the E82 135. No LSD available. Perhaps they will offer it as a port-installed accessory OR people will just have to delve into the aftermarket as they have in the past.

EDIT: oh this is the interview you must be referring to:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=867904
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 12:57 PM   #19
vinny84
Captain
vinny84's Avatar
United_States
308
Rep
746
Posts

Drives: 2005 BMW X5
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PA

iTrader: (1)

Yes, that's the interview.

Yeah, I'm thinking it will be an option through M Performance line, so that means it will be a port/dealer installed option.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 01:21 PM   #20
24601
Major
24601's Avatar
United_States
98
Rep
1,318
Posts

Drives: Toy
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Oahu, Hawaii

iTrader: (5)

Garage List
looks like it's just a refresh of the 1er in the states.
__________________
Sold - 2014 F01 750Li xDrive CBM M-Sport
Sold - 2013 E92 M3 SS w/ ZCP l ZPP l 2MK l 6NR l 752
Sold - 2009 E92 335i LMB M-Sport
Sold - 2003 E46 M3 LSB SMG
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 01:23 PM   #21
pit1
Captain
241
Rep
790
Posts

Drives: F87 M2
Join Date: May 2008
Location: It's always Sunny...

iTrader: (1)

Appears to have an overly soft rear 1/4 panel. Hoping the Hofmeister kink brings some aggression to the c-pillar. That was my favorite angle of the E82, tall greenhouse with strong shoulder line.

This car IS beige, but this is just boring.

Really hoping this car looks better in person...it simply doesn't evoke the same emotional response as did the E82 during it's reveal, and still does today. If not, I'll be in the market for '13 135is in a few months.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2013, 01:23 PM   #22
Worra
Captain
Worra's Avatar
51
Rep
970
Posts

Drives: 2013 135is/6, 1995 540i/6
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: SF Bay

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
1995 BMW 540i  [0.00]
2013 BMW 135is  [0.00]
If they do offer an LSD as an option, would that be the first time in a long time that BMW has offered an LSD on any non-M car? If it does, thats awesome news.

Again, I'm a new 135is owner, so this is obviously biased but I've got to agree with IEDEI. This car does look sleeker, but I think that makes it look more plain, and more like many other cars you already see on the road. The E82 looks a little weird, and I love that about it.
__________________
2013 Black Sapphire 135is (526/586)
1995 Jet Black 540i
Past cars: 94 530i, 95 530iT, 09 328i, 90 325i
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
2 series convertible, 2 series coupe, 2 series gran coupe, 2-series forum, 2-series forums, 2014 2 series coupe, 2014 2-series, 2014 bmw 2 series, 2014 bmw 2 series coupe, 2015 2 series convertible, 2015 2-series, 2015 bmw 2 series, 2015 bmw 2 series coupe, 228i coupe, 228i forum, 228i forums, 235i coupe, bmw 2 series, bmw 2 series convertible, bmw 2 series coupe, bmw 2 series forums, bmw 2 series gran coupe, bmw 2-series forum, bmw 228i, bmw 228i coupe, bmw 228i forum, bmw 228i forums, bmw 235i coupe, bmw f22, bmw f22 forum, bmw f22 forums, bmw f23, bmw f23 forum, bmw f23 forums, bmw f24, bmw f26, bmw m2 forum, bmw m2 forums, bmw m235i, bmw m235i coupe, bmw m235i forum, bmw m235i forums, bmw m235i hp, bmw m235i specs, bmw spy, bmw spy photo, bmw spy photos, bmw spy pic, bmw spy pics, bmw spy video, bmw spy videos, f22 228i, f22 235i, f22 forum, f22 forums, f23 forum, f23 forums, m2 forum, m2 forums, m235i, m235i coupe, m235i forum, m235i forums, m235i horsepower, m235i specs

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:08 AM.




2addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST