The second generation of the BMW M2 excites and delights with the skillset of a classical high-performance sports car - reproduced in highly concentrated form, with fresh intensity and cutting-edge technology. The new M2 encapsulates the pure joy of driving; its compact dimensions, a six-cylinder in-line engine, a manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive and an advanced control/operating concept - allowing the driver to adjust the vehicle setup as desired - are all central to its appeal. At the heart of the vehicle concept are fleet-footed agility on demand and handling that remains easily controllable even as the driver explores the coupé's limits. The distinct character profile of the new BMW M2 is reflected in a visually powerful design that makes no secret of the car's comfortably segment-leading power, even before it turns a wheel. The new BMW M2 represents another highlight event in the model offensive celebrating the 50-year anniversary of BMW M GmbH. The new edition of the coupé makes the first step into the world of highperformance sports cars at BMW M GmbH even more beguiling. The two-door machine embodies an unadulterated racing passion that owners can enjoy day in, day out. Its powertrain technology and chassis configuration, and the aerodynamic balance of its body, have been crafted into a precisely interwoven whole during in-depth testing on the Nürburgring's Nordschleife circuit and other race tracks.
Compact dimensions, extremely powerful proportions
The expressive looks of the new BMW M2 act as a clear signpost to sporty driving pleasure and stem primarily from its extremely powerful proportions. These are showcased particularly well by the two-door car's compact dimensions. Measuring 4,580 millimetres from nose to tail, 1,887 millimetres wide and 1,403 millimetres in height, it boasts dynamic coupé proportions. The new M2 is therefore 119 millimetres longer than its predecessor, 16 millimetres wider and 11 millimetres lower. It is 214 millimetres shorter than the BMW M4 Coupé models. The 2,747-millimetre wheelbase of the new BMW M2 makes a particularly prominent contribution to its fingertip agility. It is 110 millimetres shorter than that of the BMW M4 Coupé but 54 millimetres longer than the predecessor model's, benefitting legroom in both rows of seats. Its track widths have increased by 38 millimetres (to 1,617 millimetres) at the front and 4 millimetres (to 1,605 millimetres) at the rear. This means they precisely match the figures for the BMW M4 Coupé, which further highlights the difference in dimensions compared with the BMW 2-Series Coupé: the highperformance model is 49 millimetres wider, with a 44-millimetre wider track at the front and 18-millimetre wider track at the rear.
M TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line engine, manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive deliver top-class performance in classical style
The powertrain technology in the new BMW M2 brings elite performance to the premium compact segment and serves up an intoxicating driving experience in the style of a classical high-performance sports car. The M2 is the only model in its segment to be offered with a six-cylinder inline engine, which impresses not only with its inimitable performance characteristics but also its clearly superior power. The engine joins forces with either a dynamic eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic or a six-speed manual gearbox specialising in driving pleasure for a higher grade of purist. In both cases, the engine's power is fed through to the road in traditional fashion via the rear wheels. Developing a maximum 338 kW/460 hp from its six-cylinder in-line engine, the new BMW M2 stands at the pinnacle of the compact highperformance segment. Added to which, its engine outguns the base unit used by its predecessor by 66 kW/90 hp. The 3.0-litre unit differs only in a small number of details from the engine employed in the BMW M3/BMW M4 models.
M-typical qualities: instantaneous power delivery, high-revving character
The straight-six engine once again captures the imagination with its hallmark M attributes in the version developed for the BMW M2. It combines the latest M TwinPower Turbo technology with the highrevving character drivers have come to expect of an M car. Peak torque of 550 Nm (405 lb-ft) is produced between 2,650 and 5,870 rpm and maximum output arrives at 6,250 rpm. Urgent response, a healthy appetite for revs and linear power delivery into the highest reaches of the engine speed range together form an unmistakable skillset that defines the performance experience in the new BMW M2. The engine revs to a maximum 7,200 rpm. The design principle behind the six-cylinder in-line engine and its technical details reflect the decades of experience amassed by BMW M GmbH in motor sport. An extremely rigid crankcase, friction-optimised cylinder bores, a crankshaft drive with high torsional rigidity and a forged crankshaft with lightweight design enhance the efficiency, power development and high-revving nature of the six-cylinder in-line engine.
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