The redesigned BMW 2 Series Coupe has reached the final stage of its development. It currently is undergoing dynamic testing on the road and track, as well as drivetrain and suspension tuning. BMW recently released photos of that testing giving us a sneak peek at the model.

When it comes to market, the 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe will be a rear-wheel drive, two-door compact sports car. It will be powered by a six-cylinder engine and have near 50:50 weight distribution, according to specs released by the company. BMW promises that the car’s body will be torsionally stiff and its chassis will be tuned for agility. All-wheel drive will be available.

The car’s been put through its paces at the famed Nurburgring’s Nordschleife, where its suspension, chassis, steering, and braking systems were put to the test. They’ve also been run through a series of tests on roads in and around Munich, Germany and the BMW Group test facility in Maisach, Germany.

BMW has plans to launch the 2022 BMW 230i and M240i xDrive Coupes first. This will be followed by the 230i xDrive and M240i Coupes. The M240i xDrive is getting a 47-horsepower increase over the current edition bringing its total output to 382 horsepower from its twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine. The model gets a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. All xDrive models get a fully-variable, electrically controlled M sports rear differential.

The car’s front lip splitter, air curtains, air deflectors, and under-floor covers for the fuel tank and differential reduce front end lift by 50 percent compared to the car’s predecessor. Its shock absorbers have been tuned to respond more accurately and now the Adaptive M suspension includes electronically controlled shock absorbers and a choice of settings for the driver to choose from. Stiffer support bearings up front improve steering wheel and the available Variable Sports Steering improves the car’s dynamic capabilities.

Production of the new 2 Series will begin this summer.