Published on February 1st, 2014 | by Daniel Sherman Fernandez
0BMW Will Have New Engines & xDrive Models for 2014
BMW will offer a number of new models this year including diesel variants for 2-Series Coupe as well as the 3-Series Gran Turismo. The German manufacturer will also offer xDrive AWD system for 335d Gran Turismo, 430d and 428i.
The all-new 2-Series Coupe will be available as 218d – 143HP and 320Nm of torque and 225d – 218HP and 450Nm. The 218d comes with 6-speed manual and can be paired with 8-speed automatic, while the 225d is only available with 8-speed automatic gearbox. BMW 218d Coupe accelerates 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds, while the 225d Coupe needs only 6.3 seconds.
The small diesel consumes 4.2 liters / 100 km, while the powerful one needs 4.7 liters / 100 km. The 3-Series Gran Turismo gains a new 3.0 liter straight-six diesel engine – 258HP and 560Nm of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h – electronically limited. The 4-Series 425d Coupe also can be fitted with the four-cylinder diesel engine with 218HP and 450Nm. The coupe also gains a new 430d xDrive model and the convertible will be offered as a 428i xDrive for the first time. Last, but not least BMW is going to offer a range of Individual accessories including unique paint and special alloy wheels for all models in the range.