Whether or not or not you’re keen on the look of the brand new BMW M2, you possibly can’t deny one factor: it has a presence. The daring entrance finish and hulking bottom assist differentiate it from the rest within the BMW lineup. And with the automaker’s vary of M Efficiency components geared up, it provides much more aptitude – for higher or worse.
However greater than only a visible improve (or downgrade), the M2 with M Efficiency components sounds meaner than the bottom mannequin because of its funky center-mounted quad exhaust ideas. We have seen that setup on the M3 and M4 earlier than, however now it makes its approach to the M2 for the primary time. BMW launched a brief video on Instagram exhibiting off that new exhaust observe.
Even with out the funky quad exhaust, although, the brand new BMW M2 nonetheless pumps out 453 horsepower (333 kilowatts) and 406 pound-feet (550 newton-meters) of torque courtesy of a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine. BMW electronically limits the M2’s prime velocity to 155 mph (250 kph), or 177 mph (284 kph) with the non-obligatory M Driver’s Bundle geared up.
A six-speed guide transmission is commonplace whereas an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission is on the market as an choice. Though, German patrons should pay further for the six-speed shifter.
Different add-ons, just like the blacked-out bumper items, the carbon fiber diffuser, the wing, and the staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels, must be out there when the M2 goes on sale within the US subsequent April. No phrase on how a lot these M components may cost you, however the M2 begins at $63,194 within the US with the $995 vacation spot charge included.
