BMW was planning to
launch the 2-Series Gran Coupe, and now we have official confirmation that the
car is a few months away from being unveiled. Set to premiere at the 2019 Los
Angeles Auto Show in November before going on sale in global markets next
spring, the 2-Series Gran Coupe has been teased for the first time. The image
released by the automaker previews the C-pillar, rear fenders, small boot lid
spoiler, shark-fin antenna and slim LED taillights.
The 2-Series Gran Coupe will use the same
underpinnings as the new 1-Series, which is also in development and will be
unveiled this year. However, while lesser versions of the car will have to make
do with FWD, the upper grades will get the xDrive all-wheel drive system. One
of the models that will enjoy the all-wheel drive is the range-topping M240i.
This version is believed to utilize the same engine
as the X2 M35i, namely a 2.0-liter four-banger making 306 PS and 450 Nm of torque. In the X2, the unit is coupled to an
eight-speed auto and the performance-oriented SUV needs less than 5 seconds to
accelerate to 100 km/h. This will allow the most powerful 2-Series
Gran Coupe to challenge the likes of the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35, which will use
the same 306 PS and 400 Nm of torque powertrain
as the AMG A35 hot hatch.
