BMW 2 Series (F22)

BMW 2 Series
Overview
Manufacturer BMW
Production November 2013–present
Model years 2014-present
Assembly Leipzig, Germany
Designer Christopher Weil (2011)[1]
Body and chassis
Class Compact executive car
Body style 2-door coupé
2-door convertible
Layout FR layout
Related BMW 1 Series (F20)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,690 mm (105.9 in)
Length 4,432 mm (174.5 in)
Width 1,774 mm (69.8 in)
Height 1,418 mm (55.8 in)
Chronology
Predecessor BMW 1 Series (E82) (coupé) BMW 1 Series Coupé (E88) (convertible)

The BMW 2 Series Coupé and Cabrio are luxury compact coupés and convertibles produced by German manufacturer BMW since 2013; they are part of the 2 Series lineup. Although it is the successor of the 1-Series coupé, it is continuing the BMW 02 coupés as a successor in that segment. The name, 2-Series, is based on BMW's rationalization of its model designations reserving odd numbers for 4-door sedans and even numbers for 2-door coupés and coupé-like cars. Currently at launch, there are the basic models 218d, 220d, 220i, 225d, and the range-topping BMW M235i internationally.

Initial release

The vehicle was unveiled in 2014 North American International Auto Show,[2][3] followed by 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2014.[4]

BMW M235i

Early models include the 220i, M235i (326PS), and 220d (184PS).[5] 218d (143PS), 225d (218PS) were added in March 2014.[6] 228i (245PS), M235i xDrive (326PS) were added in summer of 2014.[7]

Early American and Canadian models include the 228i (243PS) and M235i (324PS).[8][9]

2015 BMW 228i Coupé Track Handling Package

2015 BMW 228i Coupé Track Handling Package, which included Adaptive M Suspension with 10mm lower height, Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on unique 18-inch light-alloy wheels, BMW Variable Sport Steering with mechanical steering rack, and M Sport Brakes (fixed four-piston front calipers, two-piston rear calipers, 13.4/13.6-inch front/rear brake discs, dark blue calipers with M logo), was set to be available in July 2014 (production) for both 6-speed manual and 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission-equipped BMW 228i Coupé models. The 2015 BMW 228i with Track Handling Package was unveiled in 2014 New York International Auto Show.[10]

Specifications

Engines

Petrol engines[11][12][13]
ModelYearsType/codePower, torque@rpm
220i (184PS)2014–1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin scroll turbo (N20B20U0)184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp)@5000–6250, 270 N·m (199 lb·ft)@1250–4500
228i (243PS)2014– 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin scroll turbo (N20B20) 243 PS (179 kW; 240 hp)@5000–6500, 346 N·m (255 lb·ft)@1250–4800
228i (245PS)2014– 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin scroll turbo (N20B20U0) 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp)@5000–6500, 350 N·m (258 lb·ft)@1250–4800
M235i (324PS)2014– 2,979 cc (181.8 cu in) I6 twin scroll turbo (N55B30) 324 PS (238 kW; 320 hp)@5800–6000, 447 N·m (330 lb·ft)@1300–4500
M235i (326PS)2014– 2,979 cc (181.8 cu in) I6 twin scroll turbo (N55B30O0) 326 PS (240 kW; 322 hp)@5800–6000, 450 N·m (332 lb·ft)@1300–4500
M235i xDrive (326PS)2014– 2,979 cc (181.8 cu in) I6 twin scroll turbo (N55B30O0) 326 PS (240 kW; 322 hp)@5800–6000, 450 N·m (332 lb·ft)@1300–4500
Diesel engines
ModelYearsType/code Power, torque@rpm
218d (150PS)2014–1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (B47D20)150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)@4000, 330 N·m (243 lb·ft)@1750–2250
220d (184PS)2014–1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (N47D20O1)184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp)@4000, 380 N·m (280 lb·ft)@1750–2750
220d (190PS)2014–1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (B47D20)190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp)@4000, 400 N·m (295 lb·ft)@1750–2500
225d (218PS)2014–1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (N47D20T1)218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp)@4400, 450 N·m (332 lb·ft)@1500–2500

Transmissions

2 Series Coupé
Petrol engines
ModelYearsTypes
220i (184PS)2014-6-speed manual (I-270-Turbo), 8-speed automatic with Steptronic (ZF 8HP45)
225i (231PS)2014-8-speed automatic
228i (243PS)2014-6-speed manual, 8-speed sport automatic (Steptronic [without paddle shifters] is a no-cost option)
228i (245PS)2014-6-speed manual (I-270-Turbo), 8-speed Steptronic (ZF 8HP45)
M235i (324PS)2014-6-speed manual, 8-speed sport automatic (Steptronic?)
M235i (326PS)2014-6-speed manual (K), 8-speed automatic with Steptronic (ZF 8HP45)
M235i xDrive (326PS)2014-8-speed Steptronic
Diesel engines
ModelYearsTypes
218d (143PS)2014-6-speed manual (K weit), 8-speed automatic with Steptronic (ZF 8HP45)
220d (184PS)2014-6-speed manual (K weit), 8-speed automatic with Steptronic (ZF 8HP45)
225d (218PS)2014-8-speed automatic with Steptronic (ZF 8HP45)

Marketing

As part of BMW i Brand Campaign in the US, a BMW 2 Series TV commercial titled 'Torch' was premiered leading up to and during NBC's broadcast of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.[14]

References

External links

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