BMW Série 2 Coupé e Cabrio(2014)/ M2, Gran Coupé 2GC e Gran Sport Tourer (2015)

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A apresentação oficial deverá acontecer no Salão de Frankfurt de 2013/ final desse ano.
O cabrio deverá chegar para o verão de 2014. Irá dispor de versões de tração integral.
Espera-se que seja e se sinta em condução mais desportivo e mais luxuoso do que o série 1.

Render com Pacote Desportivo M em Azul Estoril:

[AMGfan]

Logo de manhã?

[Fahrenheit]

A única coisa que gosto é mesmo o "Azul Estoril"

[Frecciarossa23]

Raios partam aquelas "estúpidas" ópticas. São casmurros como o diabo!

[RomeoDiBavaria]

Parece-me que a filosofia "estica aqui, encolhe ali" ainda se aplica. Desenhar carros from scratch? naa isso é para os fracos!

[DIG]

Fui o único a ler: "render"?

Eu até gostei... Até ao pilar C. Há uma elevação da linha de cintura (ou ilusão) que não me agrada.

[Andre]

O S2 não deve estar para breve, pois ainda nem protótipos muito camuflados se conhecem.

Por oposição, os S4 já andam por aí alegramente em testes e o S3 F30 saiu depois do S1 F20...

E a razão é simples: a BMW está algo completamente sozinha no S1 Coupé e o Cabrio arrasou por completo o A3 equivalente. Não há grande pressa, portanto, para mais quando os E82/88 saíram tardiamente no ciclo de vida do E87.

E tiveram um (pequeno) restyling por alguma razão: aguentar um bom tempo após a chegada do F20/21.

Estar a tirar ilações de shops manhosos não é muito útil na minha opinião.

[BLADERUNNER]

As ilustrações são mesmo só isso - "ilustrações" - para dar cor às notícias. Para já, não vale a pena muitos considerandos acerca delas.

Speculative Rendering: BMW M2

Building atop the successful 1 Series M Coupe, BMW may be looking to build a new entry-level M model. We have learned in the past via several sources that the Bavarians are planing (and have already filed for a trademark) an M2 model built on the next generation F21 2 Series Coupe.
The M2 will continue to be a rear-wheel drive that is set to launch sometimes in 2015. BMW calls it a direct descendent of the 1M and will be instantly recognizable from the entry-level car with its bold look and M-specific design cues.
The rendering below takes a stab at how the M2 might look like, but we are inclined to believe that BMW will offer different front-end styling compared to the 1 Series Hatchback. The rear-end will feature a dynamic and sporty slope, and a wide, bold trunk design.

The “heart” of the BMW M2 could come from a 3.0 liter six-cylinder turbo engine developing 350 horsepower, but instead of tuning up an existing power unit, we hope to see a brand-new M-developed engine.
Power will be fed through BMW’s all-new DCT semi-automatic transmission, while the brakes will be taken from the current M3. To keep the newcomer’s weight to a minimum, the firm is expected to make extensive use of the advanced carbon fibre-reinforced plastics it has developed for its Project i cars.
Last year, BMW M CEO Dr. Nitschke told AutoExpress that “In the 1M Coupe, we have a starter car for the M Division, and we are continuing to develop this project. Such models must be sporty, and offer extraordinarily low fuel consumption. This is something we could achieve with the M2. I think the 1M Coupe proves there is room for an M2, a coupe.”

[AMGfan]

Faz de conta que nem vi essa "ilustração"...

[Fahrenheit]

Esse carro soa a S1 Coupé por todo o lado

[ricardodsb]

Esse carro soa a S1 Coupé por todo o lado

É normal.

A meu ver, o grande problema está na linha de cintura e na parte de trás bastante elevada em relação ao capot.

[MRD]

Curioso como nesse render os faróis da frente não me parecem tão estranhos como nas versões de 3/5 portas... Deve ser da menor altura e maior comprimento do carro.

[BLADERUNNER]

Informações recentes do insider Scott27 dão conta de rumores sobre o estudo acerca da hipóteses de uma estratégia de downsizing das carroçarias mais familiares.
Terá sido apresentado uma proposta de um Série 2 Gran Coupé (3 volumes com 4 portas) e de um Série 2 Gran Sport Tourer (ou GT) a qual estará em estudo.
Tudo isto, além do já falado Série 1 berlina (3 volumes).

New Rumors: FWD 1 Series Sedan, 2 Series Gran Coupe and 2 Series Gran Sport Tourer
BMW insider Scott27 returns with a new set of rumors. Continuing on the FWD subject that kicked off last week in Pariss, the usual inside shares more details on a potential 1 Series Sedan. The upcoming 2 Series family is also thrown in the play with two design ideas that might come to fruition: 2 Series Gran Coupe and 2 Series Gran Sport Tourer.
The 1 Series Sedan and 2 Series GC have been previously rumored, and in the grand scheme of things, we see how and why they would fit in BMW’s future expansion plans. The 2 Series Gran Sport Tourer, or GT, is a long shot, but nonetheless it has been probably being mentioned in internal product management meetings.
Without any further ado and with the usual disclaimer to treat these rumors with a grain of salt, here is the slightly edited rumor:

(render do Série 2 Gran Coupé)

“In an approach to bring a more radical approach to the compact segment, BMW are currently working on an entirely introductory downsized luxury model for the compact segment. Spurred on by an increasing demand for downsized luxury cars and potential competitors from Audi and Mercedes-Benz. BMW are set to introduce their 2er line in a more expansive programme emulating the larger 6er and forthcoming 4er family line.

BMW 1 Series Sedan
The key symmetrical approach for BMW would be to develop a 1er Sedan of their new modular FWD architecture alongside a currently in development MINI sedan – aimed at increasing the potential of the popular small car in markets where small sedans are showing exceptional growth such as China and the US.
A FWD BMW 1er sedan would be the logical choice so it can be engineered alongside the MINI sedan. Except for one small issue… BMW customers want a RWD small sedan.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
BMW are pushing ahead with their Gran Coupe series to accommodate the 4er after the introduction of the BMW 6er Gran Coupe.
The BMW 2er Gran Coupe now extends the 2er family and will offer a more flexible option for the customer that likes the coupe look but needs that practicality and finds the current 3er out of range or too large for their needs.

Excitement is what BMW wants to create in the FWD dominated compact segment and the Gran Coupe is a car to bring classic sporting BMW values and a sense of tradition against modern rivals.
The 2er line showcases in design the need for individuality and separation against its brethren with both the RWD and FWD BMW 1er models showcasing this intention to highlight the more sportier look of the separate 2er.

The 2er Gran Coupe showcases an individual appearance for the front and rear ends of the car over the current distinctive 1er. There is a bloodline on the upcoming Coupe and Cabrio models but it is at the mid-line where the glasshouse meets the shoulder line when the car gets interesting. Because of the stretch to accommodate a slightly lengthened platform as per the other Gran Coupe models the elongated roofline is lower, more rounded and coupe-esque in profile which fits in well with the short overhangs both front and rear of the 2er and that typical BMW wheel at each corner make it look almost like the E46 3er in side profile and in every respect as desirable as an E46.
The next 2er model showcases BMW innovation at its strongest especially for the experimental compact segment. A Touring would be the conventional reaction but BMW are defying the conventional in what to bring to an exciting growth segment, a concept which is appealing to those that desire something innovative and fresh in design but still combining practicality and exclusivity and that all important premium feel
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BMW 2 Series Gran Sport Tourer
BMW are currently looking at the creation of another line – “Gran Tourer” to showcase a more desirable and stylish approach to re-inventing the Touring for customers that would prefer more exclusivity than utility and to appeal to markets where the wagon (Touring) is all but dead. The Gran Tourer line is being investigated with a 6er model and potentially a 4er model being more exclusive and stylish Shooting Brakes.

Given BMW’s design director Adrian Van Hooydonk’s admiration for the Hyundai Veloster , the 2er Gran Sport Tourer aims to enhance that level of individuality and to offer customers the exciting profile of a Coupe and sports car. The idea actually comes from BMW in the guise of the classic 1600/2002 Touring model: sporty looks with reasonable practicality and a full blooded RWD BMW. The Hyundai Veloster evokes an asymmetrical language something that has been explored at BMW and an interesting feature on the MINI Clubman.

Asymmetrical design ideas are very much in the plan for BMW and the Gran Sport Tourer takes asymmetry to a new level of creativity for BMW.
The idea of a Sports Tourer with a split personality – A Jekyll and Hyde concept is the idea of having a sportier coupe on the drivers side enhanced by a single large door opening into the passenger compartment. Whilst on the passenger side a conventional door with a recessed rear hinged door opening into the passenger cell.
The car will still be recognizable as a 2er but the more flat raked rear echoes the1600/2002 Touring which allows BMW to showcase a more historical with added contemporary style link from the 2er to the 2002.

(Render do Série 2 Gran Sport Tourer - GT)

The BMW 2er will be BMW’s response to the Mercedes-Benz CLA and Audi A3 Sedan. And it is all about offering new customers and BMW customers that want a more practical sporting sedan than the most sporting option in the segment.

The priority question has to be what about a BMW M2 Gran Coupe?
Well the question of M variants for the Gran Coupe or Gran Sports Tourer is not so advanced as the Coupe is progressing first. The potential is there for a smaller more focused M sedan from long-time customers and new, but BMW might just follow suit as the predecessor M3 E30 and only offer a Coupe. As I stated earlier plans for such a model at M is not final at the current time.
Of course many enthusiasts excited at the prospect of a compact RWD M sedan would be vocal for them not to consider evaluating the idea.

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Croqui de um interno BMW

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Já que o croqui se esfumou, aqui fica um render.

[xeLa]

Eu vejo o croqui, não vejo é esse tal render...

[BLADERUNNER]

O Série 2 Gran Coupé irá combater o A3 berlina e o CLA. Um veículo com uma índole mais familiar, afigurando-se como um coupé de 4 portas, que para além da Europa, será também lançado nos EUa e talvez na China.
Então aqui ficam rendes do S2 GC:

[zemanuel]

É cada aborto que a BMW lança...

Não acerta uma... ainda que sejam shops...

[BLADERUNNER]

A berlina de 4 portas do Série 1 irá chamar-se série 2GC (Gran Coupé), e visa rivalizar com o A3 berlina e o CLA.

BMW Série 2 Gran Coupé

BMW's new 1 series first introduced a hatchback version of the 5-door, then was promoted three-door "units", and in May of this year have occurred an information about the series 1in the classical version of the sedan with four doors.

Upcoming 1 Series sedan is from May to the information that should appear on sale 2015th and was intended to be primarily in North America and China, and the latest information from the German Auto Bild talk about the 2016th year. Also, as things now stand, the 1 Series sedan will be sold in Europe, and Auto Bild estimates that the price will start from around 24,000 euros.

Auto Bild mentioned in your article, an front-wheel drive and three-cylinder engines with power outputs of 95hp up to 150hp .
"Unit" sedan will compete with the Audi A3 sedan future and Mercedes CLA, but before that Bavarians offer customers heirs current 1 Series coupe and convertible.

Renders:

[Fahrenheit]

Que render...

[marelo]

O objectivo da Bmw é o seguinte: Convencer as pessoas que o Bmw s1 actual é afinal de contas um carro bastante elegante. Como é que se consegue fazer tal proeza? Ameaçando lançar versões e variantes ainda mais medonhas que a actual. Confesso que esta estratégia está a funcionar comigo

[BrunoDias]

Curiosamente quando saírem todos criticam, mas os compradores aparecem sempre e muitos

[Matt84]

O Série 2 Gran Coupé irá combater o A3 berlina e o CLA. Um veículo com uma índole mais familiar, afigurando-se como um coupé de 4 portas, que para além da Europa, será também lançado nos EUa e talvez na China.
Então aqui ficam rendes do S2 GC:

Este parece-me muito bom. Será que já terá tração traseira como o concept que tinha essa frente?

[Phaster]

a frente lembra-me um suv

[lss911]

Para mim este é o melhor shop de longe!

[AMGfan]

É uma boa bota para a BMW descalçar depois da dianteira do F20...

[BLADERUNNER]

Autohoje - BMW quer berlina Série 1 M Performance

A nova berlina Série 1 M Performance terá por base a nova berlina de segunda geração está prevista para a segunda metade de 2015. O modelo em questão (na foto ilustrado pelo atual M135i) pretende bater-se com o Mercedes CLA45 AMG e com a berlina Audi S3. Em entrevista à Autocar, uma fonte da BMW afirmou que a marca, este cenário é uma forte possibilidade. «Se achamos que existe potencial mercado para o mesmo? Sim, e é provável que este cresça rapidamente. Assim que tenhamos capacidade, avançamos com a produção».

A nova berlina compacta, terá por base a nova plataforma UKL da BMW, específica para modelos de tração dianteira. O Série 1 M Performance terá debaixo da capota um motor 2.0 turbo com pelo menos 300 cv de potência. Ainda antes desta aposta, chegará ao mercado o M235i, que terá por base os Série 2.

Render:

[Fahrenheit]

Mais de 300 CV e FWD?

Então BMW?

[Pneucareca]

Já começa a ser força de hábito cadaa coisa pior que outra.

[whereagles]

A estética é pessoal, mas eu acho que não está nada mal este pequeno sedan.

Mas também... qualquer coisa é melhor que o hatchback recente. O carro até pode ser bom e tal, mas aquela traseira é indigerível e a dianteira parece que tem olheiras.