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We really don’t understand what’s the point of camouflage in the case of some cars. Take this 2 Series Convertible for example: we already know exactly how the body is going to look like. The only new part is the roof.
Even so, the Germans decided to leave the folding top completely naked to the eye and use strips of camouflage in the most unnecessary places, like on the taillights, badges, headlights and the front bumper (but not all of it). Those are probably the places that will change the least (if any) from the coupe that we already know.
The 2 Series Convertible was, therefore, taken out for a couple of tests, wearing the usual “Werkstestwagen” on the rear bumper to let us know that this is not a completely finished product.
Despite keeping hush hush about the new model, we already know what to expect from the F23 Cabrio. It’s pretty obvious that it will follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, the 1 Series Convertible and it will be using a soft-top roof, to keep the weight in check.
Furthermore, the engine line-up, at least at first, will be comprised of 2-liter petrol engines in the US and a couple of extra diesel alternatives in Europe, next to the king, the 3-liter turbo unit on the M235i.
Our guess is that the US will get the M Performance Automobile and the 228i version, while Europe will also have the 220d and 220i models to pick from.
The transmission will also be a choice between the classic 6-speed manual and the relaxed, mind-reading automatic from ZF with 8 speeds, excepting North American territory, where the choice might be reduced down to the automatic, just like the Coupe before it.
Having tested the M235i ourselves, we expect the 2 Series Convertible to have plenty of space in the back for passengers and no more problems with headroom, since the roof can be folded. Keeping it up might be a different story, though.
Also, from the looks of things, rear visibility might also be hindered by the tiny window at the back that could limit the line of sight. Once again, take the roof down and all those problems go away.
The new 2 Series Convertible could be released later on this year, by the looks of things, as this prototype looks ready to go into production. No official info from BMW about the launch date but we are expecting a premiere at Paris, in September, at the latest.
The 2 Series Convertible was, therefore, taken out for a couple of tests, wearing the usual “Werkstestwagen” on the rear bumper to let us know that this is not a completely finished product.
Despite keeping hush hush about the new model, we already know what to expect from the F23 Cabrio. It’s pretty obvious that it will follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, the 1 Series Convertible and it will be using a soft-top roof, to keep the weight in check.
Furthermore, the engine line-up, at least at first, will be comprised of 2-liter petrol engines in the US and a couple of extra diesel alternatives in Europe, next to the king, the 3-liter turbo unit on the M235i.
Our guess is that the US will get the M Performance Automobile and the 228i version, while Europe will also have the 220d and 220i models to pick from.
The transmission will also be a choice between the classic 6-speed manual and the relaxed, mind-reading automatic from ZF with 8 speeds, excepting North American territory, where the choice might be reduced down to the automatic, just like the Coupe before it.
Having tested the M235i ourselves, we expect the 2 Series Convertible to have plenty of space in the back for passengers and no more problems with headroom, since the roof can be folded. Keeping it up might be a different story, though.
Also, from the looks of things, rear visibility might also be hindered by the tiny window at the back that could limit the line of sight. Once again, take the roof down and all those problems go away.
The new 2 Series Convertible could be released later on this year, by the looks of things, as this prototype looks ready to go into production. No official info from BMW about the launch date but we are expecting a premiere at Paris, in September, at the latest.
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