The redesigned BMW 4-Series Coupe went
into production earlier this month, and now the company is turning its
attention to the next-generation 2-Series Coupe. Caught undergoing testing in
Mexico, the redesigned model is heavily disguised but appears to have a wide
grille that is flanked by curvy headlights.
While the grille is covered by
camouflaged, the wide lower opening suggests it will eschew the controversial
‘buck tooth’ design of the 4-Series. The rest of the car appears pretty
evolutionary, but we can see it will feature flush-mounted door handles similar
to those used on the upcoming i4. The bodywork also appears a tad more
streamlined, although there will be aggressive side skirts. The camouflage does
a pretty good job of hiding the rear end, but there’s a dual exhaust system and
a small rear spoiler. We can also get a glimpse of the taillights, but it’s not
clear if those are production units.
BMW has been tight-lipped about the
upcoming coupe, but it wouldn’t be front-wheel drive like the 2-Series Gran
Coupe. Instead, the model will be underpinned by the CLAR architecture which is
used on an assortment of models including the 3- and 4-Series.
Engine options are a bit of a mystery, but
the car could be equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that
develops around 255 hp. We can also expect a six-cylinder
engine and previous reports have suggested there will be an M2 with a detuned
version of the twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine found in the X3 and M4 M. It’s
rumored to have more than 420 hp. The 2-Series Coupe is
expected to be introduced next year, but nothing is official at this point.
