Overview
The 2016 BMW 2 Series M235i is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th October 2015 classified as a F23 MY16. The BMW 2 Series is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $27,200.
This BMW 2 Series is powered by a 3.0L engine that has 240 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 1300 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 2 Series M235i uses 7.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 184g of CO2.
The BMW 2 Series measures 1413mm (55.6 inches) in height, 4432mm (174.5 inches) in length, 1774mm (69.8 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1570kg (3461.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The 2 Series M235i comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 245/35 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2016 BMW 2 Series M235i has a 140mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.077.
The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBA1M120%0V000011.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO MPFI |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2979 |
| Size (L) | 3.0L |
| Cylinders | - |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 240kW |
| Power RPM | 5800 |
| Torque | 450Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 |
| Transmission | 8 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.077 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 7.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 184 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 245/35 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8.0x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1413 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4432 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1774 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2690 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1570 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2050 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1516 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1534 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1200 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Country Of Origin | GERMANY |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBA1M120%0V000011 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2016-10-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |