BMW introduces the 2 series coupe

BMW unveils the 2 series coupe
all images courtesy BMW group

almost 10 years after the introduction of the BMW 1 series, the german manufacturer has expanded their premium lineup of compact vehicles by introducing the 2 series coupe. acting as the successor the rear-wheel-drive 1 series coupe, the newly designed bimmer boasts increased dimensions and performance figures: a three-box body with its low-slung silhouette and dynamically stretched roofline acts as the housing for the two-door sportscar. the top end model – the 235i – features a 3.0 liter 326 horsepower twin-scroll straight-six turbocharged engine, which launches the coupe from 0-60 in just 4.8 seconds before maxing at 250 km/h (155 mph). the new 2 series will make its official debut at the 2014 north american international auto show in detroit later this january.

the 2 series coupe acts as the successor to the 1 series coupe, boasting increased dimensions and performance figures

an impression of the the rear is reinforced by the single-piece L-shaped LED lights

the BMW 220i and 235i

the side view visualizes the long hood and dynamically stretched roofline

detail of the front BMW twin circular lights

rear detail of the new LED taillights

interior cockpit overview

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