Why no B58 option?

AMG KLR · 09-07-2021, 03:51 PM

It always bugged me... Why is the 2022 M235i GC not a M240i? And more importantly, why is it badged as a M235i when it is a 2L 4 cylinder?

cukeuk · 09-08-2021, 06:51 AM

BMW can call it what they like, the chassis is transverse only and they've left the bulky 6 cylinder for the rear wheel drive cars for the purists.
Its bigger than the 1 series, slightly larger than the 2series coupes and the 2GC is there to complete with the Audi s3 saloon and the Mercedes A35 CLA class which have the same drivetrain.
I guess that BMW wished to distinguish the GC from the coupe, hence its name.

We have already had the 2 series coupe released with the b58 engine https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/2-...-m240i-variant

KoenG · 09-13-2021, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AMG KLR

It always bugged me... Why is the 2022 M235i GC not a M240i? And more importantly, why is it badged as a M235i when it is a 2L 4 cylinder?

Because it just doesn't fit in a FWD car.

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cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	BMW can call it what they like, the chassis is transverse only and they've left the bulky 6 cylinder for the rear wheel drive cars for the purists. Its bigger than the 1 series, slightly larger than the 2series coupes and the 2GC is there to complete with the Audi s3 saloon and the Mercedes A35 CLA class which have the same drivetrain. I guess that BMW wished to distinguish the GC from the coupe, hence its name. We have already had the 2 series coupe released with the b58 engine https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/2-...-m240i-variant __________________ Series 2 GC M235I xDrive, Snapper Rocks, Pro, Tech and Drivers Assistant Packs, 19" 557M Wheels. DTUK Tuning Box. Last edited by cukeuk; 09-08-2021 at 12:07 PM..
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