BMW has revealed its eagerly awaited 2-series coupé ahead of a public debut at the Detroit motor show.

 

Due to go on sale in March, the rear-wheel drive successor to the 1-series coupé adopts BMW’s new naming system, which sees the German car maker’s more overtly sporting models receive an even-number model designation, as seen on the recently introduced 4-series and longer-established 6-series.

 

Three engine options will be available at international launch. The replacement for the highly rated M135i coupé runs a 321bhp version of BMW’s twin-scroll turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder petrol engine, giving it a 0-100kph time of 5.0sec in standard six-speed manual guise or 4.8sec with an optional eight-speed automatic gearbox.

 

A further two models, the 218d and 225d, are planned to join the line-up in May 2014.   Continued..