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      09-08-2014, 01:18 PM   #145
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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
Interesting update - UKL is a modular chassis and can be adapted/subtracted as FWD or RWD.

Full decision on the 2er is not final yet (full decision will be taken by the end of the year) and can use the UKL chassis but can adapted for RWD. (BMW M are fighting for RWD because the M2 is apparently even more outstanding than the 1er M Coupe)

What the strategy aims to show is a split between the 1er and 2er , but vehicles that cannot compromise on space and versatility will be addressed via FWD namely the 1er , X1 , X2 and Active/Gran Tourers.
This is the 1er Sedan but the strategy involves a 2er Gran Coupe....
That is the best news I've heard in a long time; it means there is no technical reason why M135i, M235i and M2 cannot remain (or optionally) RWD which would be the most sensible thing to do, they are unique and niche products.

The 2 gran coupe also sounds very welcome.

Now all we need to know is what and when is BMW's answer to the 911 Turbo S and McLaren 650S coming?
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