Not long after one of spy associates
photographed the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupe testing in Mexico, we scooped up a
bunch of different G42 prototypes at the brand’s home city of Munich in Germany
as they were preparing to go out for their daily test drives. And yes, there
are a couple of Toyota Supra Mk5s parked in the lot next to other BMWs. In the
latest images, we see both regular and what could be either M Sport
kit-equipped or M240i models with a lip spoiler, colored brake calipers and
polygon-shaped exhaust surround finishers.
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 rear-wheel drive CLAR architecture.
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 that is found in the X3 M 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.
