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[email protected] The New 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe • 228hp 228i xDrive Gran Coupe and 301hp M235i xDrive Gran Coupe models. • 0-60 mph in 6.0 sec. for 228i xDrive model and 4.7 sec. for M235i xDrive model. • Production to begin November 2020. • Pricing will be announced closer to market launch. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Oct. 15, 2019…Today, BMW proudly introduces the all-new compact 2 Series Gran Coupe, offering an extroverted, performance-oriented entry point into BMW ownership. The low, wide and sporty 228i xDrive Gran Coupe and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe models deliver the styling and design, everyday usability and space, agility and handling, connectivity and technology combined with the latest driver assistance and safety systems that BMW customers have come to expect. The new 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe will be making it public debut at AutoMobility LA in November 2019 with production starting in January 2020. Market launch is planned for March 2020. Power and Performance The BMW 228i xDrive model is powered by the 2.0-liter four-cylinder version of BMW’s B modular engine family, delivering an output of 228 hp @ 5,000 – 6,000 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque @ 1,450 – 4,500 rpm. Torque is transferred through the standard 8-speed Sport - more - - 2 - automatic transmission and BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system to the wheels.