Engineering:BMW 2 Series (G42)
| BMW 2 Series (G42) | |
|---|---|
 2022 BMW 220i | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | September 2021 – present |
| Model years | 2022–present |
| Assembly | Mexico: San Luis Potosí (BMW Group Planta San Luis Potosí)[1] |
| Designer | Jose Casas[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
| Body style |
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| Layout |
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| Platform | BMW CLAR platform |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm (107.9 in) |
| Length | 4,547 mm (179.0 in) |
| Width | 1,839 mm (72.4 in) |
| Height | 1,418 mm (55.8 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 2 Series (F22/F23) |
The BMW 2 Series (G42) is the second generation of the BMW 2 Series subcompact executive 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
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
Standard equipment in the US market includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 10 speaker stereo's, adaptive cruise control, tyre pressure monitor and Active Driving Assistant.[7] What Car? found that the rotary controller for the satellite navigation was less distracting to use than the touchscreen.[8] 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 | 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)
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
- List of BMW vehicles
References
- ↑ Boeriu, Horatiu (2021-05-19). "BMW 2 Series Coupe: G42 will be built in Mexico starting Summer 2021" (in en-US). https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/05/19/bmw-2-series-coupe-g42-will-be-built-in-mexico-starting-summer-2021/.
- ↑ "2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe Designer Explains His Work On M240i" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/542652/bmw-2-series-coupe-design/.
- ↑ "BMW launches output of new sports car in Mexico after plant expansion" (in en). 2021-09-03. https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/bmw-launches-production-new-sports-car-line-mexico-after-plant-expansion.
- ↑ "2022 BMW 2 Series Debuts With Modern Styling, Retro Proportions" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/518516/2022-bmw-2-series-revealed/.
- ↑ Duff, Mike (2021-07-06). "2022 BMW 2-Series Coupe Is Bigger and More Powerful" (in en-US). https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36933903/2022-bmw-2-series-coupe-specs-revealed/.
- ↑ "All-new BMW 2-series revealed – M240i tops range, M2 still to come". https://www.evo.co.uk/bmw/2-series/204002/all-new-bmw-2-series-revealed-m240i-tops-range-m2-still-to-come.
- ↑ "230i Coupe Standard Features". https://www.bmwusa.com/standard-features.iframe.standard-features.222B.html.
- ↑ "BMW 2 Series review". What Car?. https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/2-series/coupe/review/n125/in-the-cabin.
- ↑ "BMW 2 Series Coupe review". Top Gear magazine. BBC Worldwide. 15 March 2022. https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/2-series-coupe/interior.
- ↑ "Specifications of the BMW 2 Series Coupe 218i". https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0393116EN/specifications-of-the-bmw-2-series-coupe-218i-valid-from-05/2022.
- ↑ "2022 BMW M240i xDrive Coupe (aut. 8) (model since January 2022 for Europe ) car specifications & performance data review". https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2022/3008750/bmw_m240i_xdrive_coupe.html.
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