Initially, the car will be offered as a four-door only, though station wagon, coupe, and convertible versions should follow in the following years, AutoCar learned from its sources.
It should also make about 400lb-ft of torque, most of which will be available from as low as 1,300RPM, the source said. That power will flow to the rear wheels, though all-wheel drive will be optional on all but the convertible, as BMW needs to offer it on the right-hand drive version of the standard car first.
The diesel versions dubbed D3 are planned for later on in 2013 at the very earliest.
