Pictured here in M Sport guise - note the M badge, bulging front fascia, big alloy wheels and gigantic brakes - the 2-Series coupe is set to arrive in the United States very soon as a 2014 model year.Â
Spotted in both soft- and hard-top configurations, the 2-Series will ride on a version of the 1-Series rear-wheel drive platform. However, that won't last for long – BMW's next-generation 1-Series will switch to a front-wheel drive layout, meaning this round of 2-Series will be the first and last to send power to the rear wheels.
Underhood we expect to see both four- and six-cylinder engine options. For those craving the ultimate in performance, BMW is said to be developing an M2 based on the 2-Series coupe, but it should be more aggressive looking than the red car spied in Europe.
Although not seen today, our sources tell us that BMW is also working on a Gran Coupe version of the new 2-Series. Penned in the same vein as the 6-Series Gran Coupe, the 2-Series Gran Coupe will take on upcoming vehicles like Mercedes' CLA. It remains unknown if the 2-Series Gran Coupe will spawn a performance M model.
BMW is expected to introduce the 2-Series to the world later this year. For the U.S. market, we anticipate an engine lineup consisting of two tunes for the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and a twin 3.0-liter six-cylinder.Â
