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BMW M235i Origins: Why the F22 Almost Never Got Built
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The BMW F22 2 Series almost didn't exist — and understanding why it nearly got cancelled explains everything about what makes it special. This is the origin story of one of BMW's most beloved modern driver's cars.
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There's a version of this story where the F22 never gets built. BMW looks at a shrinking coupe market, listens to the budget forecasts, and concludes that a dedicated rear-wheel-drive two-door sitting below the M3 just doesn't pencil out.
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