(October 25, 2013) The 2014 BMW 2 series coupe will have a base price of $33,025 for the 228i and $44,025 for the M235i, including shipping. The rear-wheel drive 2 series coupe will debut at the Detroit auto show and go on sale in the United States in the first quarter of 2014.

It replaces the 1 series coupe which went on sale in the United States in 2008. Both models will have twin-turbo engines. The 228i has a 240 horsepower 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder powerplant and the M235i has a 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder making 322 horsepower.



BMW says the 2 Series  coupe "raises the bar in the premium sub-compact segment in terms of dynamic ability, aesthetic appeal and emotional allure."

It's a distinctive vehicle concept unique in its segment, with a two-door body in classic three-box design typical of BMW coupes, four seats, rear-wheel drive and a pair of engines and chassis set-up focused squarely on sporting ability.

The newly designed coupe series has significantly larger dimensions than its predecessor, the BMW 1 Series Coupe. Length is increased by 2.8 inches to 174.5 inches, width is up 1.3 inches to 69.8 inches, and wheelbase increases by 1.3 inches to 105.9 inches (2,690 mm), front track width by 1.6 inches (41 mm) to 59.9 inches.

BMW says efficiency is increased by the extensive use of BMW EfficientDynamics technology, including Air Curtains and the Auto Start/Stop function in conjunction with both manual and automatic transmissions. ECO PRO mode is activated via the standard Driving Experience Control switch and includes a coasting function in conjunction with the 8-speed automatic transmission.
   
The 2 Series posses BMW handling attributes and impressive ride comfort thanks to rear-wheel drive, longitudinally mounted engines, perfectly balanced distribution of weight and sophisticated chassis technology.
   
The interior features a driver-focused cockpit; dual-zone automatic climate control as standard equipment; and as standard the iDrive operating system including a 6.5 inch control display in exclusive BMW flatscreen design.

BMW says the base 240-horsepower engine will take the coupe from 0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph and an EPA rating of 23 mpg city and 35 highway with the eight-speed automatic.

The larger 322-horsepower engine will take the car from 0-to-60 in just 4.8 seconds. Mileage estimates with the eight-speed are 22 city, 32 highway.