The Palm Beach Post

BMW 2 SERIES

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BMW’s 2017 BMW 2 Series now features the latest generation of BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder inline engines. The advances in dynamics and efficiency in these new vehicles are communicat­ed by the new model designatio­n.

The 2017 BMW 230i Coupe and BMW 230i Convertibl­e are powered by the latest generation 4-cylinder 2.0-liter engine, featuring an even smoother power deliver and efficiency with increased horsepower and torque (248 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft.).

The M Performanc­e Model with the 2017 BMW M240i Coupe and BMW M240i Convertibl­e feature a new inline 6-cylinder gasoline engine that develops 335 hp, and an impressive 369 lb-ft of torque.

The 3.0-liter unit with further developed M Performanc­e TwinPower Turbo technology is a product of the BMW Group’s latest engine generation. With an accelerati­on time of as little as 4.2 seconds from 0-to-60 mph, it is 0.2 seconds quicker than its predecesso­r.

The available six-speed manual gearbox fitted in the BMW M240i models offers a rev matching function to deliver exceptiona­lly smooth gear changes. On downshifts, the transmissi­on management increases shift comfort by initiating a quick and precise rev matching function; as the driver shifts into a lower gear, this increases the engine’s revs to the ideal level for the target gear.

The latest-generation 6-cylinder inline engine is combined with the latest version of the 8-speed Steptronic Sport Automatic transmissi­on. This improved transmissi­on, with its wider gear spread also has further improved internal efficiency. The 8-speed Steptronic Sport Automatic transmissi­on provides top-class shift dynamics featuring a Launch Control function delivering traction-optimized accelerati­on off the line.

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