BMW 2 Series

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For the high-performance model of the 2 Series coupé, see BMW M2.
Not to be confused with BMW 02 Series.
BMW 2 Series
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BMW 2 Series coupé (F22)
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production2014–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact executive car (C)
RelatedBMW 1 Series
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 1 Series (E82/E88) (coupé/convertible)

The BMW 2 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since 2014. The 2 Series was created when BMW spun-off the 2-door models (coupé and convertible) of the BMW 1 Series into a separate series.

The 2 Series was first launched as a 2-door coupé and convertible, both based on a rear-wheel drive platform. A year later, the Active Tourer 5-seat compact MPV body style was added, based on the unrelated front-wheel drive platform shared with the Mini Hatch (F55/56/57). This was followed by a 7-seat version called the Gran Tourer.[1] In 2019, the Gran Coupé fastback sedan joined the 2 Series family as a front-wheel drive vehicle based on the 1 Series hatchback and has been marketed as a 4-door coupe. In 2021, BMW released the second-generation 2-door coupé, rear-wheel drive 2 Series in July 2021.[2]

The BMW M2 is the high-performance version of the 2 Series 2-door coupé. The first generation of the M2 is the F87 coupé and is powered by turbocharged straight-six engines.

Coupé/convertible[]

First generation (F22/F23; 2014)[]

Main articles: BMW 2 Series (F22) and BMW M2 (F87)

The first-generation 2 Series is a rear-wheel-drive 2-door coupé (F22 model code), and 2-door convertible (F23 model code). This generation has been in production since November 2013 as the successor to the E82 1 Series coupé and E88 1 Series convertible. It is currently produced in Leipzig, previously alongside the F20 1 Series hatchback range.[3]

The coupé version of the 2 Series is used as the basis of the high performance F87 M2 model. The model is powered by the BMW N55 and BMW S55 turbocharged inline-six engines.

  • BMW 2 Series coupé (F22)

  • BMW 2 Series convertible (F23)

  • BMW M2 Competition (F87)

Second generation (G42; 2021)[]

BMW 2 Series (G42)
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Overview
Production2021–present
Model years2022–present
AssemblyMexico: San Luis Potosí (BMW Group Planta San Luis Potosí)[4]
DesignerJose Casas
Body and chassis
Body style
Layout
  • Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
  • Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (xDrive)
RelatedBMW 3 Series (G20)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,741 mm (107.9 in)
Length4,547 mm (179.0 in)
Width1,839 mm (72.4 in)
Height1,392 mm (54.8 in)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 2 Series (F22/F23)

The second-generation 2 Series coupé was revealed in July 2021 as the successor to the F22 2 Series coupé and convertible. Remained a rear-wheel-drive-based model, the G42 is built on the CLAR platform with 50:50 distribution and share many mechanical components and engine with Series 3 G20 and Series 4 G22. Unlike its predecessor, the second-generation 2 Series coupé is no longer available with a manual transmission and not complemented with a convertible body style.[5][6][7] The launch models consist of the mild hybrid diesel engine 220d, the petrol engine 220i and 230i and the top M240i xDrive. The G42 2 Series will be exclusively produced in BMW's San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico. The G42 is the first BMW vehicle designed by BMW of Mexico. Production of the G42 2 Series commenced on 2 September 2021.[8]

220i, rear-side

Active Tourer/Gran Tourer[]

Main article: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a five-door, two-row compact MPV produced since 2014. The vehicle is built on the front-wheel drive-based UKL2 platform with an optional all-wheel drive (xDrive). It is the first BMW model to not use the rear-wheel drive configuration. A longer version with three-row seating called the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer was released shortly after in 2015.

Gran Coupé (F44; 2019)[]

Main article: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé (F44)

BMW revealed a four-door sedan variant under the 2 Series range in October 2019 as the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé. It is built on the front-wheel drive UKL2 platform like the Active Tourer (F45) and Gran Tourer (F46).[9] In markets where the vehicle is being sold, it is the smallest four-door sedan offered by BMW, except in China and Mexico where the smaller F52 1 Series sedan is offered.

References[]

  1. ^ "BMW's 2-Series Gran Tourer - a seven seat premium people carrier". THE IRISH TIMES. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  2. ^ Allan, Lawrence (3 December 2020). "BMW 2 Series Coupe ramps up for 2021 launch in winter tests". Autocar.
  3. ^ "BMW Plant Leipzig: Production of the new 1 Series F40 started". BMW BLOG. 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2019-10-06.
  4. ^ Boeriu, Horatiu (2021-05-19). "BMW 2 Series Coupe: G42 will be built in Mexico starting Summer 2021". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  5. ^ "2022 BMW 2 Series Debuts With Modern Styling, Retro Proportions". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  6. ^ Duff, Mike (2021-07-06). "2022 BMW 2-Series Coupe Is Bigger and More Powerful". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  7. ^ "All-new BMW 2-series revealed – M240i tops range, M2 still to come".
  8. ^ "BMW launches output of new sports car in Mexico after plant expansion". Automotive News. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  9. ^ Capparella, Joey (15 October 2019). "2020 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe Is BMW's Odd Idea of an Economy Sedan". Car and Driver. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
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