2020 BMW 2 SERIES GRAN COUPE CONTINUOUS TESTING AT THE NÜRBURGRING
35On the 16th of October 2019 BMW shared with us the all new 2 series Gran Coupe. On that day I filmed a prototype still testing on the Nürburgring.
This premium, compact four-door fills the barely noticeable niche between the 1 Series and 3 Series, and it does so in style.
BMW will offer two versions the 2 Series GC in the U.S.: The 228i xDrive and the M235i xDrive. The former option uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 228 horsepower (170 kilowatts) and 258 pound-feet (350 Newton-meters) of torque, propelling it to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in just 6.0 seconds. The more-powerful M Sport model uses the same turbocharged engine, but produces 301 hp (224 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm), launching it to 60 in just 4.7 seconds. Both trims, though, use the same eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Both American specs of the 2 Series GC come with all-wheel drive standard – though, European buyers will eventually get a front-drive option. But this is no ordinary xDrive system, BMW says. The 2 Series borrows traction tech from its i3 hybrid, particularly the near-actuator wheel slip limitation system. It manages slip by applying light braking to the inner wheels and works together with the standard xDrive all-wheel-drive system to improve grip.
The M235i, naturally, is the sportier of the two models. It offers additional bracing, a standard sport suspension system that reduces the ride height by 0.4 inches (10 millimeters), and an optional dynamic damper control system with two settings: Comfort and Sport. The M235i also gets sharper M Sport steering and grippier 235/35R 19-inch performance tires wrapped around multi-spoke wheels as an option. A set of 17-inch wheels and tires come standard on the 228i model, while 18 inchers are standard on the M235i.
Of course, the 2 Series GC personifies the term “four-door coupe” with styling elements like flared haunches in the rear, a sloping roofline, frameless windows, and LED halo running lights. Inside, it's all upscale. The optional BMW Live Cockpit carries over, and includes a 10.3-inch touchscreen, a matching 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and active safety features like lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control. There's also an optional 9.2-inch head-up display.
Production of the BMW 2 Series GC will kick off next month before the car goes on sale, likely early in 2020. BMW has yet to release pricing details.
Text source: Motor1
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