"Mosqvich" (mosqvich)
10/24/2013 at 19:38 • Filed to: 235i, BMW
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"Mosqvich" (mosqvich)
10/24/2013 at 19:38 • Filed to: 235i, BMW | 0
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The 2014 BMW M235i does not disappoint. BMW released some official photos and video footage today of its various iterations. We'll mostly stick to the M performance variant for the moment.
BMW M235i Coupe :
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine with
M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology (twin-scroll turbochargers, High Precision Direct Injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve timing, Double-Vanos).
Capacity: 2,979 cc, output: 240 kW/326 hp at 5,800 – 6,000 rpm, max. torque: 450 Nm / 332 lb-ft at 1,300 – 4,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h / 62 mph]: 5.0 seconds (automatic: 4.8 seconds)
top speed: 250 km/h / 155 mph ( probably limited by the ECU )
Average fuel consumption: 8.1 litres (7.6 litres) per 100 kilometers/34.9 (37.2) mpg imp,
Five seconds to 62 is no too bad. It indicates the automatic is faster, so apparently a manual transmission will still be available. The new coupe is a little larger than the 135i in terms of length and width, while being a a tad lower to the ground. BMW states "the specific proportions of the BMW 2 Series Coupe are contained within a body measuring 4,432 millimetres in length. The two-door model is therefore 108 millimetres longer than the BMW 1 Series and 72 millimetres longer than the outgoing BMW 1 Series Coupe. The new compact Coupe is also 26 millimetres wider than its predecessor (at 1,774 millimetres), and has a 30-millimetre longer wheelbase (2,690 millimetres) and wider tracks (front: 1,521 millimetres, +41 millimetres; rear: 1,556 millimetres, +43 millimetres). At the same time the vehicle height has been lowered by 5 millimetres to 1,418 millimetres. The result is an increase in interior space and 20 litres of extra boot capacity (now 390 litres)."
Exclusive to the M235i is a BMW M Performance limited- slip differential. This mechanical rear axle differential system optimizes traction in suitably dynamic driving situations. When the DSC stability system is switched off, this torque-sensitive limited- slip differential ensures drive is split between the rear wheels to optimum traction-maximizing effect. Reacting to differing torque between the driven wheels, it reduces slip at the wheel with low grip by channelling surplus drive to the other wheel through a locking effect. This controlled drive distribution leads to optimized traction and allows for even more dynamic handling at the limit. Engine power is translated into propulsion as effectively as possible to provide even more dynamic acceleration out of corners, for example.
The engine's 326 hp and 332 pound-foot of torque ferocity employs BMW's work on improving engine dynamics while being concerned, to some degree, about efficiency. It should get in the high 20s on the US EPA cycle. Those numbers haven't been released.
Beyond the M235i, BMW will offer "Lines" as various models/trim levels. They will include "Modern", "Sport", "M-Sport Package", though it's unclear which markets will get the various lines. At the moment the BMW-USA site doesn't list the 2-series, but other US models have available lines as well. Here's the "Modern" line example.
Both the BMW Sport Line and BMW Modern Line include 17-inch light-alloy wheels in exclusive designs, ambient lighting with variable use of colors and special seat upholstery, interior trim strip and car key designs. BMW Sport Line brings a high-gloss black finish for the outer air intake surrounds, the front of the kidney grille bars, the cross rib in the centre air intake and the rear apron, emphasizing the dynamic credentials of the two-door newcomer. And BMW Modern Line serves the cause of progressive elegance through the use of matt aluminum for the design elements mentioned above and a body-colored paint finish for the cross rib in the center air intake.
Let's just all say together: "We'll take an M235i, bitte ."
BadMatt
> Mosqvich
10/24/2013 at 23:40 |
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Really like the face and profile! Hate the butt.
Built BMW Tough
> Mosqvich
11/02/2013 at 12:12 |
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So, the M version is being marketed at the same time as the more pedestrian versions? Interesting...
Grunball
> Mosqvich
11/02/2013 at 12:32 |
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Engine looks tucked back in there, wonder how easy it will be to access.
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Mosqvich
> Grunball
11/02/2013 at 13:03 |
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It probably won't be too bad. I looked at an X1 and there's actually some room. That plastic crap comes off easy (I have an E46 and work on it myself). I'd love to see beautiful engine work, but the use of modern ignition systems pretty much obviates that as a possibility so the manufacturers all cover up the engine.
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Mosqvich
> Built BMW Tough
11/02/2013 at 13:08 |
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In other comments, there is a thought that an actual M2 or 2M will come out. I'm not convinced, though perhaps they will do something like that and make it a lighter car with carbon fiber bits and pieces (hood, roof, trunk, etc...). This car has made me reconsider thoughts of buying a Cayman. Honestly.