2016 BMW M2 And X4 M40i
The BMW M2 and BMW X4 M40i are set to
celebrate their respective world debuts at the Detroit Auto Show 2016 next
month.
The covers will be taken off both models
on January 11 at the automaker's stand. Alongside the M2 and X4 M40i will be
the X1, 7-Series, i8, i3, plug-in hybrid 330e and a selection of other BMW
models.
Of the BMW duo debuting at Detroit, the
M2 is certainly the most exciting. Powered by a bespoke 3.0-litre
twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine delivering 365 hp and 343 lb-ft of
torque, the M2 is capable of sprinting to 60 mph in a very respectable 4.2
seconds. While U.S. pricing for the M2 hasn't been released, we wouldn't be
surprised if it poaches some sales from the more-powerful M4 thanks to its
similar performance and more affordable price.
As for the X4 M40i also debuting at
Detroit, it also utilises a twin-turbo six-cylinder engine with 355 hp and 343
lb-ft. Thanks to this rev-happy powertrain, it promises to accelerate to 60 mph
in just 4.7 seconds and will hit U.S. showrooms in February next year.
Potential M2 buyers in the U.S. will have to wait until Spring 2016 before
examples begin to arrive in dealerships.
