Specification | Details |
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Type | Sports Coupé |
Released At | 2013 (Production Start in 2014) |
Built At | Leipzig, Germany |
Engine | 2.0 L Turbocharged Inline-4 (N20/N26) / 3.0 L Turbocharged Inline-6 (N55 for M235i, B58 for M240i) |
Position | Front-Engine, Longitudinal |
Aspiration | Turbocharged |
Block Material | Aluminum |
Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder |
Fuel Feed | Direct Fuel Injection |
Displacement | 1997 cc / 121.9 in³ (Inline-4) / 2979 cc / 181.8 in³ (Inline-6) |
Bore | 84 mm / 3.31 in |
Stroke | 90.1 mm / 3.55 in (Inline-4) / 89.6 mm / 3.53 in (Inline-6) |
Compression | 10.2:1 (Inline-4) / 10.2:1 (N55) / 11.0:1 (B58) |
Power | 180 kW / 241 hp (228i) / 240 kW / 322 hp (M235i) / 250 kW / 335 hp (M240i) |
Specific Output | 120 hp per liter (Inline-4) / 108 hp per liter (Inline-6) |
BHP/Weight | 195 bhp per tonne (228i) / 225 bhp per tonne (M235i) / 235 bhp per tonne (M240i) |
Torque | 350 Nm / 258 lb-ft (228i) / 450 Nm / 332 lb-ft (M235i) / 500 Nm / 369 lb-ft (M240i) |
Top Speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph (Electronically Limited) |
0 – 60 mph | 5.4 seconds (228i) / 4.6 seconds (M235i) / 4.4 seconds (M240i) |
0 – 100 km/h | 5.6 seconds (228i) / 4.8 seconds (M235i) / 4.6 seconds (M240i) |
Body / Frame | Steel Monocoque with Aluminum Components |
Driven Wheels | RWD (Rear-Wheel Drive) / xDrive AWD (Optional) |
Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels |
Front Tires | 225/40ZR18 (Standard) / 225/35ZR19 (Optional) |
Rear Tires | 245/35ZR18 (Standard) / 245/30ZR19 (Optional) |
Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs with 4-Piston Calipers (M Performance Models) |
Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs with 2-Piston Calipers |
Front Wheels | 45.7 x 22.9 cm / 18 x 9 in (Standard) / 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19 x 9 in (Optional) |
Rear Wheels | 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18 x 9.5 in (Standard) / 48.3 x 25.4 cm / 19 x 10 in (Optional) |
Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Aluminum Control Arms |
Rear Suspension | Multilink with Aluminum Control Arms |
Curb Weight | 1495 kg / 3296 lbs (228i) / 1530 kg / 3373 lbs (M235i) / 1550 kg / 3417 lbs (M240i) |
Weight Distribution | 50 % Front / 50 % Rear |
Wheelbase | 2690 mm / 105.9 in |
Length | 4432 mm / 174.5 in |
Width | 1774 mm / 69.8 in |
Height | 1418 mm / 55.8 in |
Transmission | 6-Speed Manual / 8-Speed Automatic (Sport Automatic Optional) |
Fuel Economy (Combined) | 6.6 L/100 km or 35.6 mpg-US (228i) / 7.6 L/100 km or 31.0 mpg-US (M235i) / 7.4 L/100 km or 31.8 mpg-US (M240i) |
Fuel Capacity | 52 liters or 13.7 gallons |
The F22 2 Series is BMW’s last compact RWD coupe, offering classic driving dynamics in a modern package. With the G42 2 Series going AWD-only, the F22 is now a future classic in the making, especially in M240i and M2 variants.
1. Price Ranges (EUR, Mid-2024)
Standard Models (4-Cylinder)
Performance Models
2. Key Factors Affecting Value
✅ Provenance Wins
✅ Value-Adding Options
⚠️ Critical Watch-Outs
3. Where to Buy in the EU?
Official Channels
Private Sales
Pro Tip:
Avoid pre-2015 N20 models: timing chain issues are rampant.
4. Market Trends
📈 M2 & Manual Models Rising
⚠️ Trap Warning
5. Must-Do Checks
🔧 Mechanical:
📄 Paperwork:
Fun Fact:
The F22 shares its platform with the E82 1 Series, making it the last small BMW with hydraulic steering (in early models)!
F22 2 Series Buying Cheat Sheet
✅ Best Buy: 2019–2021 M240i Manual
❌ Walk Away: 2013–2014 220i with N20 Engine
🔧 First Fix: Timing Chain (N20) or Charge Pipe (B58)
🎨 Most Desirable: Estoril Blue (M Sport Color)
Need Verification? BMW dealers provide free build sheets with VIN.
The F22 2 Series is the last of its kind, a small, RWD BMW coupe before electrification. M240i and M2 models are already future classics. Buy now before the market catches on!
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