XCAR test drives and reviews the all new BMW M235i. And since the new coupe seem to have impressed them, the folks at the UK magazine asks the million dollar question: Do we really need a BMW M2?
With the most powerful gasoline M Performance engine available producing 322 hp and 332 lf-ft of torque in, the M235i is capable of 0-60 in 4.8 seconds when optioned with the 8-speed sport automatic. Top speed is 155mph and MPG is 22 city/32 hwy for the auto and 19/29 for the 6-speed manual.
The BMW M team has massaged the chassis with M Adaptive suspension added M Sport braking system as well as an M235i specific exhaust.
So how does it handle? Here is our own review, followed by the one from XCAR:
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