The M235i introduced the 2 Series coupe with BMW's classic recipe intact: a 320-hp N55 turbocharged inline-six up front, rear-wheel drive, and an available manual gearbox in a body barely larger than the beloved E46. It was the first M Performance 2 Series and the direct ancestor of the M2.
Specifications
| Year | 2014 |
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| Make | BMW |
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| Model | M235i |
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| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
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| Horsepower | 320 hp |
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| Torque | 330 lb-ft |
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| 0-60 mph | 4.8 sec |
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| Top Speed | 155 mph |
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| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
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| Drivetrain | RWD |
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| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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| EPA MPG (City/Hwy) | 22 / 32 |
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| Original MSRP | $43,000 |
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The 2014 model year
Launched for 2014 as the flagship of the new 2 Series, which replaced the 1 Series coupe in the U.S.
BMW M235i by year