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BMW have pulled the covers of its new 2-Series Coupe and the M235i targeted at the premium compact market. Its boasts a specially modified, aerodynamically optimised body design, BMW M Performance limited-slip differential, all of which is paired with the most powerful petrol engine developed so far for a BMW M Performance Automobile. The standard 18-inch M light-alloy wheels are mixed, with 225/40 R18 for the front and 245/35 R18 at the rear. All of this combined  is suggesting that the new M235i is going to be a seriously fun car to drive.BMW-M235i_Coupe_2014_01

The M235i is powered by an new M performance Twin Turbo inline 6 cylinder engine that produces 240kw (326 hp)and will haul the coupe to 100km/h in 5 seconds. This engine benefits from the latest development in M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology with specific modifications to the cooling system, power management and sound tuning. Generating torque of 450 Newton metres (332 lb-ft) between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm will give this engine its imposing pulling power. Standard with a 6 speed manual gearbox the M235i also comes with dry sump lubrication and a short shift facility for particularly sporty gear changes. BMW have not yet release the full list of specs, but all signs are pointing to this being a lightweight, very fast and very exciting new edition to their lineup.

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It started at a young age with bedroom posters, the Countach of course. This slowly grew into a super car die-cast model collection, fifty five 1:18 models at the last count. At which point it had almost taken full control, the incurable Mad Car Disease ran deep though my veins all the way to the bone. And things for my loved ones just got worse as the cars where now being bought at 1:1 scale, after a BMW, HSV, and couple of Audi's, the disease reached my brain, pushing me over the edge and down the rabbits hole into the world of the bedroom poster.

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