BMW 2 Series (G42)

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BMW 2 Series (G42)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,741 mm (107.9 in)
Length4,547 mm (179.0 in)
Width1,839 mm (72.4 in)
Height1,418 mm (55.8 in)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 2 Series (F22/F23)

The BMW 2 Series (G42) is the second generation of the

coupé, the successor in 2021 to the F22 2 Series coupé and convertible. The G42 2 is the first BMW vehicle designed by BMW of Mexico, and is produced in BMW's plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico since 2 September 2021.[3]

Development and launch

2022 BMW M240i

Remaining a rear-wheel-drive-based model, the G42 is built on the CLAR platform with a roughly 50:50 weight distribution and shares many mechanical components and engine options with the G20 3 Series and G22 4 Series. Unlike its predecessor, the base second-generation 2 Series and M240i coupé is no longer available with a manual transmission and not complemented with a convertible body style.[4][5][6] The launch models consist of the mild hybrid diesel engine 220d, the petrol engine 220i and 230i and the M240i xDrive.[citation needed]

Equipment

Interior (2021-2022)

Standard equipment in the US market includes

Top Gear magazine felt that the coupé's physical buttons were more user friendly than the touchscreen interfaces in other BMW models.[9]

M Performance Parts

218-230 with the M Sport trim and M240 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include a carbon fibre front splitter, side skirts and spoiler, M rims, a sport steering wheel and a door projector.[citation needed]

Models

Petrol engines

Model Layout Years Engine Power Torque
218i [10] Rear wheel drive 2022 BMW B48

2.0 L I4 turbo

115 kW (154 hp)

at 4,500–6,500 rpm

250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)

at 1,300–4,300 rpm

220i 2021 B48B20M0

2.0 L I4 turbo

135 kW (181 hp)

at 5,000–6,500 rpm

300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft)

at 1,350–4,000 rpm

230i B48O1ZIK

2.0 L I4 turbo

180 kW (241 hp)

at 4,500–6,500 rpm

400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)

at 1,600–4,000 rpm

230i xDrive All wheel drive 2022
M240i Rear wheel drive 2022 3.0 L B58B30O1

I6 turbo

285 kW (382 hp)

at 5,800–6,500 rpm

275 kW (369 hp)

at 5,800–6,500 rpm (europe)[11]

500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)

at 1,800–5,000 rpm

M240i xDrive All wheel drive 2021

Diesel engines

Model Layout Years Engine Power Torque
220d Rear wheel drive 2021 B47D20

2.0 L I4 turbo

140 kW (188 hp)

at 4,000 rpm

400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)

at 1,750–2,500 rpm

BMW M2

M2 (G87)

BMW M2 (G87)

In October 2022, BMW revealed the second generation of the high-performance M2, with sales beginning in 2023. Like its predecessor, it is rear-wheel-drive only and has both manual and automatic transmissions. It uses the twin-turbo

S58
engine, which has been detuned compared to the M3 and M4 models.

See also

References

  1. ^ Boeriu, Horatiu (2021-05-19). "BMW 2 Series Coupe: G42 will be built in Mexico starting Summer 2021". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  2. ^ "2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe Designer Explains His Work On M240i". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  3. ^ "BMW launches output of new sports car in Mexico after plant expansion". Automotive News. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  4. ^ "2022 BMW 2 Series Debuts With Modern Styling, Retro Proportions". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  5. ^ Duff, Mike (2021-07-06). "2022 BMW 2-Series Coupe Is Bigger and More Powerful". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  6. ^ "All-new BMW 2-series revealed – M240i tops range, M2 still to come".
  7. ^ "230i Coupe Standard Features". BMW USA. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  8. ^ "BMW 2 Series review". What Car?. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  9. Top Gear magazine. BBC Worldwide
    . 15 March 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Specifications of the BMW 2 Series Coupe 218i". Retrieved Sep 13, 2022.
  11. ^ "2022 BMW M240i xDrive Coupe (aut. 8) (model since January 2022 for Europe ) car specifications & performance data review". automobile catalog. Retrieved May 25, 2022.

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