Photo: H&R
The BMW 2 Series is definitely a cool car. Call it what you want but you can’t deny it. Even the entry-level 228i is absolutely crazy to drive, especially with a manual. There will always be nay-sayers out there claiming that 245 HP is not enough for a proper sports car but you don’t need to mind them.
Neither did the guys from H&R springs that went for such a model when they were picking out the base car for their upcoming project. The 228i was seen as a perfect fit for their needs. With a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged powerplant under the bonnet that makes 245 HP and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque and then sends them all to the rear wheels, it’s hard to deny it.
Since this is their car, after all, the H&R guys also hooked it up with their signature springs that lowered the chassis by 1 inch in the front (2.54 cm) and 0.8 inches round the back (1.8 cm), getting a new face and feel to go with that BMW attitude.
Then, OZ 19” Leggera HLT wheels were installed, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, measuring 235/35R19 up front and 245/35R19 round the back. To wrap up the exterior, BMW M Performance black kidney grilles were added to the front fascia.
Inside, changes were kept to a minimum, with the car featuring M Performance carbon fiber brake handle with alcantara boot and new floor mats all around. It might not seem like much, but this thing sure stands out in the crowd.
Since this is their car, after all, the H&R guys also hooked it up with their signature springs that lowered the chassis by 1 inch in the front (2.54 cm) and 0.8 inches round the back (1.8 cm), getting a new face and feel to go with that BMW attitude.
Then, OZ 19” Leggera HLT wheels were installed, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, measuring 235/35R19 up front and 245/35R19 round the back. To wrap up the exterior, BMW M Performance black kidney grilles were added to the front fascia.
Inside, changes were kept to a minimum, with the car featuring M Performance carbon fiber brake handle with alcantara boot and new floor mats all around. It might not seem like much, but this thing sure stands out in the crowd.
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