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BMW M celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in style. The sports branch of the Bavarian manufacturer unveils the new generation of the BMW M2 for the occasion. This second version of the sports coupé is based on compact dimensions, a chassis developed at the Nürburgring, a six-cylinder in-line engine without hybridization and above all a design that needs to be talked about, for better or for worse.
Compared to the previous generation, the M2 is 11.9 centimeters longer and 16 millimeters wider to 4.58 meters long, 1,887 meters wide and 1,403 meters high. It’s also 11 millimeters lower. The wheelbase is set at 2,747 meters. Characterized by small nostrils and rectangular air intakes, the front panel design contrasts with the latest productions from BMW M. The LED headlights appear to be cut directly into the body and are partially drawn through the hood.
A muscular look for the German coupe
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This atypical look clearly distinguishes the M2 from the 2 Series Coupé. In its profile, the car has prominent wings, which gives it a particularly muscular style, inspired by racing cars. It stands on 19-inch two-tone M alloy wheels at the front and 20 inches at the rear, or even 21 inches if you opt for M Performance wheels.
Four exhaust pipes in the diffuser
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Quite short, the rear of this new BMW M2 gets a discreet spoiler, but above all an aerodynamic diffuser with two double exhaust vents. Note that it is possible to opt for an M Carbon roof to reduce the weight by about six kilos. This weight usually reaches 1,725 pounds.
0 to 100 km/h is reached in just over four seconds
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Under the hood, this new BMW M2 has a traditional 3.0 M TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line engine. Combined with an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission and transmission to the rear wheels only, it develops 460 hp for 550 Nm of torque. This accelerates the sports coupé from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 13.5 seconds.
A pack of options to improve top speed
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The maximum speed of the BMW M2 is limited to 250 km/h. It can be increased to 285 km/h by choosing the M Driver pack. Note that a mechanical gearbox is available free of charge as an option. The performance of the coupé is slightly reduced by choosing this gearbox. Braking is provided by six-piston calipers and 380-millimeter discs at the front and 370 millimeters at the rear.
A race car cockpit for this M2
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Inevitably, the atmosphere in the passenger compartment of this new M2 is particularly sporty. Buyers can find sports seats in Sensatec and Alcantara. Optionally, these seats can be electrically adjusted or even heated. It is also possible to opt for more exclusive M sports seats, in which Vernasca and Sensatec leather are combined in the colors of BMW M. M Carbon bucket seats are also available with Merino leather.
Two screens available to the driver
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Like most current BMW models, this M2 gets the famous BMW Curved Display. This dual screen includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 14.9-inch touchscreen that is linked to the BMW iDrive infotainment system. On the dashboard there are aluminum or even carbon fiber inserts. The steering wheel is covered with leather. And the interior benefits from three-zone climate control and mood lighting as standard.
It puts its electronics at the service of the pilot
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If traditional driving aids are available when you’re behind the wheel, this M2 mainly offers options for sporty driving. One button provides easy access to engine, chassis, braking, steering or traction control settings. It is possible to save settings or even access an M mode by pressing another dedicated button. The M Laptimer records the driver’s lap times on a track, while the M Drift Analyzer analyzes his sliding skills.
The new BMW M2 will be unveiled by the German manufacturer on October 12, 2022. Excluding options, the base price is set at €79,900. The release date is not specified at the time of writing.
The new generation of the BMW M2 in 4 questions
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What does the new M2 look like?
Very different from the 2 Series Coupé, the design of the second generation of the M2 should divide the brand’s fans at the propeller. The car is slightly longer, wider and lower, with a length of 4.58 meters for 1,887 meters wide and 1,403 meters high. The wheelbase reaches 2,747 meters. Its appearance is characterized by narrow front nostrils, as well as rectangular air intakes. Seen from the side, the M2 is distinguished by its prominent fenders and its 19-inch wheels at the front and 20-inch wheels at the rear. The rear is quite short and gets a discreet spoiler integrated into the body, or even a huge diffuser housing four exhaust vents.
How powerful is the new BMW M2?
On the engine side, the new BMW M2 should not disappoint purists. The sports car is equipped with a 3.0 M TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line block, which develops 460 hp for a torque of 550 Nm. It is mated to an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. A mechanical gearbox is also available as an option at no extra cost.
What top speed for the German sports coupe?
In the basic version, the second-generation M2 can reach a top speed of 250 km/h. The M Driver Pack increases this maximum speed to 285 km/h. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 13.5 seconds.
What price for this new generation of the M2 presented in 2022?
BMW does not announce the release date of this new M2, but does indicate the price. In France, the Bavarian sports car presented in 2022 will be sold for a minimum of €79,990, excluding options.
to summarise
€79,990. Here is at least the amount you have to pay to afford the new generation of the BMW M2. The German sports car, presented on October 12, 2022, distinguishes itself well from the Series 2 Coupé by a specific design. This very muscular look is characterized by a narrow nose combined with rectangular air intakes, as well as prominent fenders and a huge diffuser housing four exhaust vents. 4.58 meters long, 1,887 meters wide and 1,403 meters high, the new M2 weighs 1,725 kilos. Under its long hood hides a 3.0 M TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line engine. This block develops 460 hp for 550 Nm of torque. Available with automatic or manual transmission, the new M2 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 13.5 seconds. And with an option package, the top speed reaches 285 km/h. On board the M2, bucket seats are available in various configurations, as well as the BMW Curved Display with two screens. Buttons also give access to specific settings for the engine, steering or even the chassis. The latter was also developed directly on the Nürburgring circuit. A sign that the car is particularly committed to performance.
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