The BMW M2 and BMW X4 M40i are set to celebrate their respective world debuts at the Detroit Auto Show 2016 next month.
The covers will be taken off both models on January 11 at the automaker’s stand. Alongside the M2 and X4 M40i will be the X1, 7-Series, i8, i3, plug-in hybrid 330e and a selection of other BMW models.
Of the BMW duo debuting at Detroit, the M2 is certainly the most exciting. Powered by a bespoke 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine delivering 365 hp and 343 lb-ft of torque, the M2 is capable of sprinting to 60 mph in a very respectable 4.2 seconds. While U.S. pricing for the M2 hasn’t been released, we wouldn’t be surprised if it poaches some sales from the more-powerful M4 thanks to its similar performance and more affordable price.
As for the X4 M40i also debuting at Detroit, it also utilises a twin-turbo six-cylinder engine with 355 hp and 343 lb-ft. Thanks to this rev-happy powertrain, it promises to accelerate to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds and will hit U.S. showrooms in February next year. Potential M2 buyers in the U.S. will have to wait until Spring 2016 before examples begin to arrive in dealerships.
Arguably the third highlight of BMW’s presence at Detroit will be the 330e. While the car isn’t talked about much, it is important as the first ever plug-in hybrid 3-Series ever produced. It utilises a turbocharged four-cylinder engine alongside an electric motor making for a total of 248 hp and 310 lb-ft.
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