Less than a day after the unveiling of the new
generation 1-Series, BMW went ahead and released a catalogue of M Performance
parts for their first front-wheel drive compact hatch (the 2-Series AC).
Available right after the car launches in the market
towards the end of the year, the accessories won’t make the new German compact
hatchback any faster, though some upgrades will help it stop quicker. In
particular, the new sports braking system with 18-inch, inner-vented and
perforated discs and 4-piston aluminum fixed calipers at the front, and
single-piston floating caliper at the back, all finished in red.
There will be a comprehensive suit of
aerodynamic parts made from carbon fiber (CF), all of which were developed in a
wind tunnel. These include a front splitter, rear spoiler, aero flicks, side
sill inserts and rear diffuser, while you can also add CF mirror caps too. The
kidney grille can also be upgraded with a mesh design, while the side lettering
comes in Frozen black and you can add multicolored graphic prints too.
Elsewhere, the catalogue offers 18-inch forged
summer wheels in a Y-spoke pattern in Jet Black or bigger 19-inch rim in a dual
tone finish. If you prefer winter tires, these can be combined with 18″ wheels
in Ferric Grey with a Y-spoke pattern and can be used with snow chains. They
too can be combined with the M Performance brakes. BMW also recommends
purchasing the optional wheel bags.
The M Performance steering wheel is the only major
upgrade inside. It gets Alcantara grip area, large thumbrest, silver-grey,
hand-sewn cross-stitching and red 12 o’clock marking. Additionally, customers
can enhance it with a choice of carbon fiber/Alcantara or carbon fiber/leather,
and these options also bring the 6 o’clock detail with the M Performance
inscription.
Cars equipped with the Steptronic sports
transmission can be fitted with carbon fiber paddle shifters. Finally, a set of
exclusive velvet velour floor mats and the door projectors, with three
different motives, complete the offering.
