The new BMW 2 series is set to debut in 2013 and will be based on the recently launched second generation first series. A convertible is also in consideration, and is a flagship high performance M2.
The decision to add another model will allow BMW to separate the sportier 1 series-based model from the usual 5 doors allowing them to move up the market.
Marking out the newcomer from the hatch is a sleeker look, with the 1 series having wider wheel arches and a steeply raked roofline. Plus the 2 series will be tuned to offer sportier handling, like the current 1 series the new drop top is likely to include the electric folding canvas roof.
The engines will be the same as the 1 series and will contain the 1.6-litre TwinPower turbo charged four-cylinder petrol unit, which currently offers up to 170 bhp in the 118i. The diesel option will be a 2.0 litre, giving out up to 181bhp.
However, an up rated 3.0-litre straight-six-cylinder turbo petrol engine is on the cards for the 1 and 2 Series. This will deliver between 250bhp and 350bhp.
Other rumours emerging as well reveal that the company will apply a similar strategy to the 3 Series, renaming the Coupe and Convertible as the 4 Series. It also appears the 4 Series tag could be saved for just the Coupé and drop-top variants.
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