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The new BMW 2 Series Coupé.

The BMW 2 Series Coupé is a unique vehicle concept in the compact
segment, combining extroverted sportiness, perfectly controllable
dynamics and progressive premium features. The two-door model is now
even more attractive thanks to a detailed, modified design, extended
standard equipment and consistent digitalisation. All model variants
of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé come with the M Sport Package and
additional comfort features as standard. New paint finishes,
light-alloy wheels, steering wheels, trim strips and seat upholstery
add a modern touch to the exterior and interior of the vehicle. The
new BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and innovative digital services based
on the BMW Operating System 8.5 also contribute to the progressive
character of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé.

With its compact proportions, sharper design, powerful engines and
M Sport suspension now fitted as standard, the new BMW 2 Series Coupé
offers a more emotional driving experience than ever before. The
two-door model follows in the footsteps of the legendary BMW 02
Series, which in the 1960s was already regarded as the epitome of
driving pleasure. Its range of engines includes highly efficient
four-cylinder petrol and diesel units, which transmit their power to
the road via an eight-speed Steptronic transmission and classic
rear-wheel drive, as well as an in-line six-cylinder engine in the new
BMW M240i xDrive Coupé, which is unique in the competitive environment
(fuel consumption, combined: 8.8 – 8.1 l/100 km (62 miles);
CO2 emissions, combined: 200 – 185 g/km according to WLTP;
CO2 class: G).

The new BMW 2 Series Coupé will be launched on the market in August
2024. It will be manufactured at the BMW Group plant in San Luis
Potosí, Mexico, where the new BMW 3 Series Sedan with combustion
engine and plug-in hybrid drive is also built. The plant, which was
opened in 2019, features particularly efficient and sustainable
production processes.

Fresh design highlights, M Sport Package now standard.

The dimensions, body structure, drive concept and chassis technology
of the BMW 2 Series Coupé are designed to convey the brand’s hallmark
driving pleasure in a particularly concentrated form. The distinctive
front end with individual round headlamps, the horizontal BMW radiator
grille and the power dome on the long bonnet, the athletically
modelled surfaces of the side view, the wide wheel arches and the
short luggage compartment lid that ends in a striking air scoop give
the BMW 2 Series Coupé an unmistakable appearance. With the design
features of the M Sport Package now fitted as standard, the new
edition of the compact two-door model expresses its dynamic character
even more intensively. The M specific design includes extra-large air
intakes at the front of the vehicle, powerful side skirts and a
striking rear apron with vertical reflectors and a diffuser-like insert.

At the front of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé, the surround of the BMW
radiator grille is now finished in pearlescent chrome. The side skirts
and the lower part of the rear apron are no longer painted in black,
but in the colour of the vehicle. The diffuser insert is finished in
high-gloss black for a contrasting effect at the rear.

The BMW M240i xDrive Coupé has its own version of the M specific
design features. These optimise the cooling air supply and aerodynamic
balance. They include the high-gloss black inserts for the side air
intakes, the black spoiler lip on the front apron, the model-specific
rear spoiler and the trapezoidal tailpipes on the left and right of
the rear apron. The exterior mirror caps of the BMW M automobile is
now finished in high-gloss black.

M high-gloss Shadow Line is now also part of the standard equipment
for both the new BMW M240i xDrive Coupé and all other models. The
M Pro Sport Package, available as an option for all variants of the
new BMW 2 Series Coupé, complements the dynamic exterior design with
M Shadow Line lights, an M rear spoiler in sapphire black and the
M high-gloss Shadow Line with extended features. There is also an
M sport brake system with red-painted brake callipers and M seatbelts.

New paint finishes and light-alloy wheels.

The paint finishes for the new BMW 2 Series Coupé include two solid
colours and seven metallic colours. The two BMW Individual paint
finishes Frozen Pure Grey metallic and Frozen Portimao Blue metallic
are also available. Fire Red metallic and Skyscraper Grey metallic are
available for the first time for the two-door model. The Zandvoort
Blue solid paint finish is now available exclusively for the BMW M240i
xDrive Coupé.

All model variants of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé come as standard
with 18-inch (BMW M240i xDrive Coupé: 19-inch) M light-alloy wheels:
19-inch) double-spoke M light-alloy wheels with a Bicolour finish. New
19-inch double-spoke M light-alloy wheels are available as optional
equipment. They are available either in Jetblack or in a Bicolour
finish. The BMW Individual range also includes a choice of new 19-inch
light-alloy wheels in Y-spoke design and Bicolour finish. All 19-inch
light-alloy wheels are combined with mixed tyres.

New touches of sportiness and digitalisation on the interior.

More than ever before, the interior of the BMW 2 Series Coupé offers
the ideal ambience for an intense four-seater driving experience. The
rear roof line, the high centre console and the harmoniously blended
surfaces of the instrument panel and door panels create an enveloping
feeling of space. This is further enhanced by the anthracite-coloured
headlining, part of the M Sport Package.

The interior modifications also focus on digitalisation. The BMW
Curved Display plays an increasingly important role in the intuitive
operation
of the vehicle’s functions. The fully digital display
system comprises a 12.3-inch Information Display and a 14.9-inch
Control Display. It serves as a platform for the further developed BMW
iDrive with QuickSelect based on the BMW Operating System 8.5. This
means that the automatic air condition functions and, if fitted, the
seat and steering wheel heating can be operated by touch on the
Control Display or by voice command. This is accompanied by a further
reduction in the number of buttons and controls in the cockpit and a
corresponding redesign of the instrument panel. New control knobs on
the air vents in the centre of the dashboard and on the driver’s and
passenger’s side allow the direction of the airflow to be adjusted by
turning and tilting.

The standard ambient lighting in the new BMW 2 Series Coupé also
includes new waterfall lighting integrated into the covers of the
central air vents. The colour and brightness of the waterfall lighting
can be adjusted to suit individual preferences, with nine colour
worlds to choose from. The individual colour and brightness settings
are stored in a profile. They also affect the lighting in the
footwell, the storage compartment in the front of the centre console
and the contours of the door panels. The range of interior lighting
functions also includes an atmospheric welcome and goodbye animation,
including a carpet of light in the entrance area and light signals to
indicate incoming calls and, optionally, an open door.

New steering wheels, seat surfaces and interior trim.

The new BMW 2 Series Coupé comes with an M leather steering wheel as
standard. The new version features a steering wheel rim that is
flattened at the bottom, precisely modified spokes and discreet centre
markings. The sporty ambience of the interior is also underlined by a
red centre marker at the 12 o’clock position and contrasting stitching
in the colours of BMW M GmbH. It also underlines the sporty ambience
in the interior with a red centre marker at the 12 o’clock position
and contrasting stitching in the BMW M GmbH colours.

Heated sports seats for the driver and front passenger contribute to
the intense driving experience in the new BMW 2 Series Coupé as
standard. Electrically operated adjustment options including a memory
function on the driver’s side and a lumbar support are available as
optional equipment. The M sport seats, also available as an optional
extra, offer a wide range of adjustment options at the touch of a
button, as well as lumbar support and partially integrated head
restraints. With their bucket seat character and adjustable backrest
width, they provide optimum lateral support during dynamic cornering.
The contours of the rear seats and their integrated head restraints
give them a distinctive individual character.

The new M Performtex black seats are the epitome of progressive
sportiness. They come as standard in all model versions of the new BMW
2 Series Coupé. This innovative velour upholstery combines
high-quality materials and a sporty design with low weight and a
production process optimised for sustainability. The optional
perforated Sensatec upholstery is now available in black and cognac as
well as the new Tacora Red version with decorative quilting. The new
black version of the Vernasca leather trim with red accents is also
available as an option.

The range of optional interior trims for the new BMW 2 Series Coupé
also includes some attractive additions. As an alternative to the
standard Rhombus anthracite aluminium finish, the fine wood finishes
Fineline light open-pore and Ash grey-blue open-pore as well as the M
Carbon Fibre interior trims are now available. Additional options for
customising the premium ambience of the interior in an even more
exclusive way are offered by further new special equipment.
“CraftedClarity” glass applications give the gear selector, the BMW
Controller and the start/stop button a particularly high-quality look
and feel.

Powerful and efficient engines, M Sport suspension as standard.

The drive portfolio of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé with the 3.0-litre
straight six-cylinder engine at the top of the range has a unique
position in the competitive environment. With the help of intelligent
all-wheel drive, the 275 kW/374 hp engine delivers its power to the
road in a particularly confident and dynamic manner, accelerating the
BMW M240i xDrive Coupé from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds.

In addition to the in-line six-cylinder engine of the BMW M model,
the new BMW 2 Series Coupé is available with a choice of three further
four-cylinder petrol engines and one 2.0-litre diesel engine. The
entry-level model is the new BMW 218i Coupé (fuel consumption,
combined:
7.1 – 6.5 l/100 km (62 miles); CO2
emissions, combined: 160 – 147 g/ km according to WLTP; CO2
classes: F – E), which is powered by a 115 kW/156 hp petrol engine and
accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.7 seconds.

Then come the new BMW 220i Coupé (fuel consumption, combined:
6.9 – 6.4 l/100 km (62 miles); CO2 emissions, combined:
158 – 145 g/km according to WLTP; CO2 classes: F – E) with
135 kW/184 hp and an acceleration of 7.5 seconds and the new BMW 230i
Coupé (fuel consumption, combined: 7.1 – 6.6 l/100 km (62 miles);
CO2 emissions, combined: 162 – 150 g/km according to WLTP;
CO2 classes: F – E), whose maximum output of 180 kW/245 hp
enables the standard sprint in 5.9 seconds.

The diesel engine of the new BMW 220d Coupé offers a special
combination of pulling power and efficiency in a sporty two-door model
(fuel consumption, combined: 5.4 – 4.9 l/100 km (62 miles);
CO2 emissions, combined: 141 – 129 g/km according to WLTP;
CO2 classes: E – D). It generates a maximum power output of
140 kW/190 hp and is combined with 48-volt mild hybrid technology. Its
starter generator, which is integrated into the belt drive, supports
the combustion engine with an additional output of 8 kW/11 hp. This
enables the new BMW 220d Coupé to accelerate from a standstill to
100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.9 seconds.

All engines are combined with an 8-speed Steptronic transmission. The
new version of the compact two-door model is not only available as
standard in the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé, but also in the
BMW 230i Coupé, the BMW 220i Coupé and the BMW 220d Coupé in the
8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission version. This version of the
automatic transmission is available as an option for the new
BMW 218i Coupé. It enhances the sporty driving experience with
enhanced shift dynamics and steering wheel-mounted shift paddles.

The Sprint function is also available for particularly dynamic
acceleration. As soon as the driver pulls the left steering wheel
shift paddle for at least one second, the car downshifts to the lowest
available gear. At the same time, the SPORT driving experience mode is
activated with the appropriate settings for all drive and suspension
systems. This mode change is now also visualised by the corresponding
graphics on the Information Display.

The M Sport suspension, which is fitted as standard in the
four-cylinder models of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé, provides a
noticeable increase in agility and cornering dynamics with its firm
suspension set-up and stroke-dependent shock absorbers. This is
complemented by a variable sport steering system with a steering
angle-dependent ratio. The new BMW M240i xDrive Coupé is optionally
available with Adaptive M Chassis including variable sport steering.
Its electronically controlled shock absorbers offer three
characteristic maps, which can be activated according to the selected
driving experience mode. The BMW M automobile is equipped as standard
with an M sport differential in the final drive and an M sport brake
system, which is also available as an option for the other model variants.

Intuitive operation, innovative digital services: BMW
Operating System 8.5 and BMW iDrive with QuickSelect.

In the new version of the BMW 2 Series Coupé, the BMW Operating
System 8.5 provides the basis for particularly intuitive and
convenient operation via the enhanced BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and
the use of innovative digital services. The system is now even more
consistent and can be operated using the touch function on the Control
Display and natural language via the BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant. The current version of BMW iDrive features a new home
screen that permanently displays the map view of the navigation system
or another individually selectable display on a large surface. On the
driver’s side, widgets are displayed at the same level in a vertical
bar and can be selected directly using the QuickSelect shortcut
without having to switch to a submenu. The new, flat menu structure
makes it much easier to navigate between the various functions and
helps the driver of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé to concentrate on the
traffic situation.

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant can now be operated in
Swedish, Polish and Dutch. There is now a choice of two visualisations
for the digital companion on the Control Display. Additional graphic
symbols are also displayed there in response to selected voice commands.

The BMW Maps navigation system, which comes as standard in the new
BMW 2 Series Coupé as part of the BMW Live Cockpit Plus, is based on
the BMW Operating System 8.5 and offers even easier destination entry,
additional information while driving and further optimisations for
fast and precise route guidance. In conjunction with the optional BMW
Live Cockpit Professional, the full-colour BMW Head-Up Display is
supplemented by the Augmented View function. It enhances the
navigation system’s map display with contextual, real-time
information. A live video stream from the driver’s point of view is
shown on the Control Display or the Information Display and
supplemented with currently relevant information such as directional
arrows for precise route guidance.

The new BMW 2 Series Coupé also makes it easier to link the vehicle
to the customer’s BMW ID and the My BMW App. Customers can use the BMW
ID to pay parking fees digitally directly in the vehicle in many
European countries. A personal eSIM can be activated in the vehicle as
standard. It uses the 5G mobile phone standard and allows customers to
use the communication and networking features of their mobile phone
contract in the vehicle – even if they do not have their smartphone
with them. Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay® and Android
Auto™ is available is also standard.

Significantly expanded standard equipment, targeted individualisation.

In addition to the contents of the M Sport Package, the new
BMW 2 Series Coupé offers a wide range of additional standard
equipment to enhance driving pleasure. This includes heated front
seats, the exterior mirror package and the alarm system. The new
BMW M240i xDrive Coupé is also equipped with sun protection glazing as standard.

The range of standard systems available for semi-automated driving
and parking has also been extended. In the new BMW 2 Series Coupé, the
Parking Assistant takes over all acceleration, braking, steering and
gear shifting tasks during parking manoeuvres. Its range of functions
also includes Park Distance Control with front and rear sensors as
well as the Reversing Assistant. Other standard features include front
collision warning, Lane Departure Warning, Cruise Control with braking
function and Speed Limit Info, which recognises traffic signs and
includes a no-overtaking display.

Optional systems include Driving Assistant, Active Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function and Parking Assistant Plus. The range of
optional equipment also includes the High-beam Assistant, the BMW
Drive Recorder, an electrically operated glass sunroof, a towbar with
detachable ball head, the Harman Kardon Surround Sound System and
accent surfaces in the door trim in the colours of BMW M GmbH.

New equipment packages are available for targeted individualisation.
For the first time, a Premium Package is available for the new
BMW 2 Series Coupé, which includes Comfort Access, adaptive LED
headlights and a wireless charging tray for wireless charging of
suitable smartphones. The new Innovation Package now includes the
Driving Assistant and Parking Assistant Plus options as well as the
BMW Live Cockpit Professional with BMW Head-Up Display.

The range also includes the model-specific M Technology Package for
the BMW M240i Coupé. With an optimised cooling system for the engine
and charge air cooling, as well as larger brake discs for the M sport
brake system, it creates the ideal conditions for a thrilling
performance experience on the race track.

 

 

All performance, consumption and emission figures are provisional.

All the model variants, equipment levels, technical
specifications, consumption and emission values described correspond
to what is available on the automotive market in Germany, provided
the respective vehicle is offered there. The information on the
dimensions refers to a vehicle in basic equipment in Germany,
depending on the selected wheel and tyre size as well as selected
optional equipment. These may change according how the car is configured.

 

 

 

Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption as
well as electric range were measured using the methods required
according to Regulation VO (EC) 715/2007 as amended. Where a range
is shown, the WLTP figures take into account the impact of any
optional extras.

Further information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures
is also available at www.bmw.de/wltp can be found.

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