Action video of the BMW M235i prototype self automated driving car.
BMW has earned an undisputed status as one of the world’s leading carmakers with developments – grouped under the BMW ConnectedDrive banner – focusing on every aspect of the link-up between the driver, vehicle and outside world. The company is underlining its position in the vanguard of technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas. The company will use the headline US fair – which spotlights advances from across the world of digitalisation and connectivity – to present innovative previews of future developments and new applications for series-produced vehicles.
Highly automated driving at the limit.
The BMW Group has created a new kind of research prototype for highly automated driving which uses advanced control technology to demonstrate maximum safety up to the car’s … CONTINUED
As you already know, the BMW M235i and 228i Coupes will be officially presented to the world at next week’s 2014 Detroit NAIAS, where we’ll be to bring you live coverage.
We’ve already posted much information on the F22 2 Series in our Official M235i and 228i Thread, as well as the U.S. Pricing/Ordering Guides.
If you still have any unanswered questions regarding the F22, please submit them here as we’ll be interviewing the 2 Series product specialists.
Here are two BMW M235i coupes, spotted in Mineral Grey and Estoril Blue II.
The F22 2 series sightings have increased in frequency with its auto show debut just 2 weeks away. Here we see a 2 series 220i in Black Sapphire as well as a M235i in Mineral White.
The F22 2 Series coupe has begun appearing in print advertisements in major automotive magazines. This one, titled “GLORY” is from the latest issue of Car and Driver.
We have uploaded the latest 2014 M235i and 228i Pricing and Ordering Guide. The most notable change is that M Sport Brakes are now a standalone option.
Please see inside for the full guide (in PDF).
Have a look at the BMW M235i coupe in Mineral White.
Here are the official final specs released for the BMW M235i Racing car.
Here are the official final specs released for the BMW M235i Racing car.
DIMENSIONS
Length: 4,454mm
Max. width: 1,862mm (without mirrors)
Height: 1,380mm
Wheel base: 2,690mm
Max. track width: 1,608mm
ENGINE / TRANSMISSION
Straight six-cylinder petrol engine
BMW M Performance TwinPower Turbo
Capacity: 2,979ccm
Output: 245kW (333bhp)
Torque: 450Nm
Racing exhaust with racing catalytic converters
Steering wheel with shift paddles
BMW M Performance limited-slip differential
TANK Motorsport safety tank
SUSPENSION / STEERING
KW dampers
H&R suspension springs
Front: H&R anti-roll bar (2-way)
Rear: H&R anti-roll bar
BRAKES
Front: High-performance motorsport braking system -
Performance Friction (PFC); 4-pot fixed calliper
Rear: BMW M Performance 2-pot braking system
ABS / DSC / ASC
BMW Motorsport specific racing application
TYRES / WHEELS
18×10 inch alloy rims
SAFETY COMPONENTS
Cage with DMSB certificate and FIA approval
6-point racing harness from Schroth
Racing seat RECARO Pro … CONTINUED
