BMW 2 Series Convertible scooped ahead of debut

Alvin Lee September 4, 2014 News 1,519 Views

Just weeks ahead of its official debut, the BMW 2 Series convertible has been spotted in the wild with almost no camouflage. Draped in striking Melbourne Red paint job, the M235i Convertible can be seen retaining the soft top of the outgoing model, rather than a hard top as found in the larger 4 Series convertible.

BMW will pull the wraps off the latest addition to the 2 Series family at the Paris Motor Show on October 2nd.

The 2 Series convertible is expected to share the same engine line-up as its coupe sibling. The range starts with the entry-level 220i with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine developing 135kW of power and 270Nm of peak torque from 1,250rpm. The 220d features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine produces 135kW of power and 380Nm of torque.

At the top of the range is the M235i equipped with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight six that churns out 240kW of power and 450Nm of torque.

All models will come standard with the 8-speed sports automatic transmission which includes gear shift paddles and launch control function.

Read our 2014 BMW 2 Series Coupe review here