BMW 2 Series Coupe, the circle is closing

BMW, unveiled the technical secrets of the new Series 2 Coupe -with name change included, following the philosophy that began with the Series 4 – and showed us your picture with detail. There is only the latest installment in terms of body configuration, the convertible variant, which will be released to mark the upcoming Paris Motor Show, after the summer.

BMW 2 Series Coupe, the circle is closing

More stylized than its predecessor, grows 7 cm in length, with a wheelbase 3 inches higher. And so does in width, with a more marked steps to house two separate wheel axles, 4 cm wider. Rather, the height is 0.5 cm smaller. In addition to a more compact and muscular look with these dimensions, in practical terms translates into a greater trunk volume and better habitability. The front seats gain height, but not so much the rear, which are still somewhat fair in this dimension. Yes earns $ 2 cm in longitudinal legroom and more in width. extras The trunk has almost 20 liters to cube 400 l, with a larger area in the inlet, optionally offering the possibility of lowering the seat in three independent halves.

Three engine to open mouth

Many and varied are the options you can find in the current 1 Series when adopting the mechanical set up their offer, but will not be identical composition, enhancing its spottiness and from this section. The level of performance of the 143 hp Diesel and from 184 hp on gasoline. For all twin-scroll turbocharger, direct injection, regulation of double-VANOS trees camshafts and distribution system Valvetronic. Its launch, planned for March, with three engines will, the 220d, as Diesel 184 hp option, which accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.2 seconds, with a top speed of 230 km / h and average consumption of 4.5 l/100 km. And in petrol, the 220i, the engine 2 liter supercharged, premiered at the X1 and incorporates for the first time in a compact model. Makes 184 hp and announced an acceleration of 0-100 km / h in 7 seconds and a top speed of 235 km / h, with an average consumption of 6.1 l/100 km. And the third option is the most radical variant until the arrival of M2, the M235i, which uses the drive 6 cylinder and 3-liter had his predecessor, but tuned to increase power 6 hp to 326 hp. The engine range will be completed before the summer, with the 218d and 225d Diesel, both on the block two-liter with 143 hp and 218, respectively, and the 228i with 240 hp gasoline.

Scrutinizing their secrets

BMW for making contact with the new series 2 we had reserved only option as the most exclusive version, the M235i, which, for now, will be sold with rear-wheel drive, but later there will be an option XDrive or AWD. Nevada (U.S.), specifically Las Vegas, does not seem the ideal setting to explore its possibilities, but this BMW had prepared a program with a wide active circuit layout in addition to the mixed city-highway, which is the first to perform. Crossing “the city game” we saw the benefits of a fresh engine when it comes to caress the accelerator, with instant-response however not the maximum torque (45.9 Nm) from 1,300 rpm delivers maintained until 4,500 rpm -, and continually starting in the middle of heavy traffic that filled its streets without any complaints. Although there was some unity with the manual 6-speed gearbox, bearing all associated variants except the 225d, we had the 8-speed automatic transmission that takes this series and is available as an option for the rest. Specifically, the sports variant makes faster transitions between gears and includes shift paddles on the steering wheel and the Launch Control function (except 218d) to optimize the response to full throttle starting.

Limit: 65 mph

Since road was hard to resist accelerate decision, most with pretty sound bouncing his escapes, and after a first pulse uncontrolled left we see the potential of the M235i, we changed mental chip to ‘ride position’ and response modes engine in Comfort or Eco Pro mode, leaving the Sport for circuit session then we expected. This custom setting is standard with all engines, having a Sport + mode whenever you have configured any of the following methods:. Sports transmission, M Sport Package, suspension M adaptive or variable sport steering limit 65 miles per hour on the highway, where even rolling noise of tires was huge perceptible and the selected modes, the suspension was comfortable. Leaving the highway, new limits between 35 and 50 mph, in long lines, though not as much as the road that leads to 375 in California and 300 miles were only five slight variations in the layout, not curves, but recall. But any temptation was nipped in the bud to recall the experience of a colleague on a previous occasion, which ended up behind bars. Yes gave us a chance to check the propulsion system inertia, which in Eco Pro, between speeds of 50 and 160 km / h, to remove the throttle on level ground, allows “circular sailing” and save fuel with the rest of Efficient Dynamics components.

Configuration 2 +2

BMW Series 2 coupeThe layout of the interior is identical to its predecessor, with 2 +2. But the battle increased track width and results in improved livability.

The front seats have a height of ease and somewhat wide, but the improvement is more evident behind, winning two centimeters in the longitudinal dimension to allow more knee space was limited, also increasing in width. Although the height remains somewhat limited. With the classic features of the mark in design, the dashboard is simple, with a digital display of 6.5 inches or 8.8, depending on the trim level. The upholstery is cloth, offering as an option with three different skin colors, with various materials to match the moldings.

The Series 2 coupe equipment increases the chances of his predecessor, having a greater chance of driver assistance and infotainment, with additional features from BMW Connected Drive.

Prices

All three versions arriving in March, and are priceless: 220d, from 33,900 euros, from 32,900 220i and M235i, from 49,900 euros.

BMW 2 Series Coupe, the circle is closing