Monday, December 3, 2012

Spied: 2014 BMW 2-Series Convertible

Following the BMW’s new coupe – even, sedan – odd numerical naming protocol, we nabbed these shots of the upcoming 2-series convertible testing in Germany. Overall dimensions and styling are expected to be similar to the BMW 1-series convertible currently on-sale with some updates, and the BMW N20 TwinPower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder replacing the current 3.0-liter naturally-aspirated inline-six. The turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder is expected to remain as the top engine option.

Following the rest of the BMW lineup, we expect the new pint-sized rear-drive drop tops to be named 228i and 235i, respectively. Like the other models equipped with the turbo four, the automatic will likely gain two more ratios for an eight-speed. Other models currently equipped with the six-cylinder engine have a six-speed automatic transmission, and we expect that powertrain to carry over to the 2-series,  although it could debut the eight-speed with the six.

Although coupe and convertible-only in the U.S., the current 1-series is sold elsewhere in 3 and 5-door variants, and is unusual for its rear-drive layout in the C-segment size class. That’s expected to change soon, as the next-generation 1-series hatches will move to a front-wheel drive platform shared with the Mini Countryman and just-introduced Paceman.

Thanks to: Motor Trend

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