ThabitEIERS
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I read all the comments here from page 1 to 39 and now I'm more confused as to what one to buy or wait for a competition edition....
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The BMW M2 & M2 Competition Thread
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FiestaST
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My 2c.
Find out from a reputable source/sauce how many Manual LCI M2's were brought into SA & perhaps how many more are they allocating to SA.
Then try & find out how many M2 Competition Packs are coming to SA.
Come back here with some figures & we can give you some more detailed feedback.
My 2c example: If there are say only 40-50 LCI Manual M2's brought into SA to date they I would say purchase that one in the hope of using it as "investment"* vehicle in a few years time.
* I use the word investment rather loosely.
adamr
Executive Member
Get a competition
ThabitEIERS
Active Member
Or just get a well priced Mercedes motorhome that definitely won't drop in value 
. Drove a m2 today manual and dct in paarlberg. Vehicles drive is very hard, Def didn't enjoy it. Specifically went on their main road and off into a older road to feel the car. Looks awesome but ride a bit too harsh...
. Drove a m2 today manual and dct in paarlberg. Vehicles drive is very hard, Def didn't enjoy it. Specifically went on their main road and off into a older road to feel the car. Looks awesome but ride a bit too harsh...
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Or just get a well priced Mercedes motorhome that definitely won't drop in value
"Ride harsh" as in it rattles your bones?
Or just get a well priced Mercedes motorhome that definitely won't drop in value
Just man up.You want a proper performance car then suck up the hard suspension.If not then sick with your 7R :crylaugh:
FiestaST
Honorary Master
BMW M2 Competition
With the new BMW M2 Competition, BMW M GmbH is setting fresh benchmarks in the compact high-performance sports car segment and adding marked refinement to the character of the BMW M2 Coupé.
New engine with 410 HP (302kw)
The centrepiece of the new BMW M2 Competition is its new engine, based on the power unit from the BMW M3 and BMW M4. The double-charged six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology delivers 410 HP between 5,250 and 7,000 rpm. The engine's peak torque of 550 Nm is on tap between 2,350 and 5,200 rpm. The power unit boasts an insatiable appetite for revs for a turbocharged engine and offers exceptionally linear power delivery across a broad rev range. A dual exhaust system with electronic flap control provides the distinctive M sound, while the M TwinPower Turbo technology delivers outstanding efficiency. In relevant EU countries, the BMW M2 Competition also boasts an Otto particulate filter (OPF) to further reduce fine dust pollution.
The new BMW M2 Competition completes a standard sprint, from a standstill to 100 km/h, in 4.2 seconds (with M DCT, 4.4 seconds with six-speed manual gearbox). The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The car can be combined with the M Driver's Package to raise the top speed to 280 km/h - 10 km/h more than with the BMW M2 Coupé. The consumption figures are also noteworthy: with six-speed manual gearbox, the combined fuel consumption is 10,0 - 9,9 l/100 km, the combined CO2 emissions are 228 - 225 g/km. With the optional M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT), these numbers decrease to only 9,2 l/100 km 210 - 209 CO2 emissions g/km combined.
The cleverly designed oil supply system for the engine is taken directly from motorsport, while the cooling system from the BMW M4 with Competition Package is also used with some adjustments. The BMW M2 Competition includes race-ready variants of the oil supply and cooling systems that have been tested by many years' experience in motor racing. An enlarged BMW kidney and a new front skirt with increased air flow are exterior signs that point to the use of this improved cooling system. The kidney is finished in high-gloss Shadow Line black paint as standard. This is also the case for the side gills on the front wings, and for the redesigned quartet of tailpipes in the twin exhaust system, with two electrically adjustable valves. The dark M Competition Badge graces the rear end of the car. The design of the new double-arm wing mirrors improves the aerodynamics and they are typically characteristic of the new BMW M2 Competition.
BMW M engineers have also adjusted the driving dynamics of the BMW M2 Competition to take the increased performance into account. The striking CFRP high-precision strut from the BMW M3/M4 is immediately noticeable in the engine compartment. This improves front section rigidity and increases steering precision. The characteristic curves for the electromechanical power steering, the Active M Differential and the Dynamic Steering Control (DSC) system have also been adjusted.
https://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/2019-m2_competition/
With the new BMW M2 Competition, BMW M GmbH is setting fresh benchmarks in the compact high-performance sports car segment and adding marked refinement to the character of the BMW M2 Coupé.
New engine with 410 HP (302kw)
The centrepiece of the new BMW M2 Competition is its new engine, based on the power unit from the BMW M3 and BMW M4. The double-charged six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology delivers 410 HP between 5,250 and 7,000 rpm. The engine's peak torque of 550 Nm is on tap between 2,350 and 5,200 rpm. The power unit boasts an insatiable appetite for revs for a turbocharged engine and offers exceptionally linear power delivery across a broad rev range. A dual exhaust system with electronic flap control provides the distinctive M sound, while the M TwinPower Turbo technology delivers outstanding efficiency. In relevant EU countries, the BMW M2 Competition also boasts an Otto particulate filter (OPF) to further reduce fine dust pollution.
The new BMW M2 Competition completes a standard sprint, from a standstill to 100 km/h, in 4.2 seconds (with M DCT, 4.4 seconds with six-speed manual gearbox). The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The car can be combined with the M Driver's Package to raise the top speed to 280 km/h - 10 km/h more than with the BMW M2 Coupé. The consumption figures are also noteworthy: with six-speed manual gearbox, the combined fuel consumption is 10,0 - 9,9 l/100 km, the combined CO2 emissions are 228 - 225 g/km. With the optional M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT), these numbers decrease to only 9,2 l/100 km 210 - 209 CO2 emissions g/km combined.
The cleverly designed oil supply system for the engine is taken directly from motorsport, while the cooling system from the BMW M4 with Competition Package is also used with some adjustments. The BMW M2 Competition includes race-ready variants of the oil supply and cooling systems that have been tested by many years' experience in motor racing. An enlarged BMW kidney and a new front skirt with increased air flow are exterior signs that point to the use of this improved cooling system. The kidney is finished in high-gloss Shadow Line black paint as standard. This is also the case for the side gills on the front wings, and for the redesigned quartet of tailpipes in the twin exhaust system, with two electrically adjustable valves. The dark M Competition Badge graces the rear end of the car. The design of the new double-arm wing mirrors improves the aerodynamics and they are typically characteristic of the new BMW M2 Competition.
BMW M engineers have also adjusted the driving dynamics of the BMW M2 Competition to take the increased performance into account. The striking CFRP high-precision strut from the BMW M3/M4 is immediately noticeable in the engine compartment. This improves front section rigidity and increases steering precision. The characteristic curves for the electromechanical power steering, the Active M Differential and the Dynamic Steering Control (DSC) system have also been adjusted.
https://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/2019-m2_competition/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Stick shift is still offered:
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Differences:
FiestaST
Honorary Master
NEW BMW M2 COMPETITION REVEALED WITH … MORE POWER!
BMW has finally (officially) taken the wraps off its new M2 Competition, confirming that its smallest M-badged coupé has gained more power courtesy of a six-cylinder engine based on that of the M3 and M4.
As before, the BMW M2 Competition will be offered with the choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. But the Munich-based automaker has ditched the original M2’s N55 engine in favour of a version of the S55 unit from the M3 and M4. And that, of course, means more power.
Yes, the M2 Competition’s twin-turbo 3,0-litre straight-six makes 302 kW (up from the standard M2’s 272 kW), while peak torque now comes in at 550 N.m, between 2 350 and 5 200 r/min. The result is a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint in 4,2 seconds in auto guise and 4,4 seconds in manual form (each down one-tenth).
As before, the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, although specifying the optional M Driver’s Package raises that figure to 280 km/h (10 km/h more than the outgoing standard M2). A dual exhaust system with an electronically controlled flap is also now included. BMW furthermore says that the M2 Competition adopts the M4 Competition Package’s cooling system “with some adjustments”.
BMW M2 CompetitionExterior design tweaks include an enlarged kidney grille and a new front skirt, the latter (along with the side gills and redesigned quartet of tailpipes) finished in high-gloss black paint as standard. A dark M Competition badge is applied to the vehicle’s rump, while BMW claims the design of the new double-arm side-mirrors improves aerodynamics. New standard features include adaptive LED headlamps and park distance control.
Under the bonnet you’ll find a CFRP strut (to increase front-end rigidity) again borrowed from the M3 and M4, while BMW says the curves for the electromechanical power steering, Active M Differential and Dynamic Steering Control system have all been adjusted.
Optional larger brakes (400 mm fore and 380 mm aft) with callipers painted grey will also be offered, along with new optional 19-inch forged alloy wheels and a fresh metallic paint colour (Hockenheim Silver) exclusively reserved for the M2 Competition.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-bmw-m2-competition-revealed-with-more-power/
BMW has finally (officially) taken the wraps off its new M2 Competition, confirming that its smallest M-badged coupé has gained more power courtesy of a six-cylinder engine based on that of the M3 and M4.
As before, the BMW M2 Competition will be offered with the choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. But the Munich-based automaker has ditched the original M2’s N55 engine in favour of a version of the S55 unit from the M3 and M4. And that, of course, means more power.
Yes, the M2 Competition’s twin-turbo 3,0-litre straight-six makes 302 kW (up from the standard M2’s 272 kW), while peak torque now comes in at 550 N.m, between 2 350 and 5 200 r/min. The result is a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint in 4,2 seconds in auto guise and 4,4 seconds in manual form (each down one-tenth).
As before, the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, although specifying the optional M Driver’s Package raises that figure to 280 km/h (10 km/h more than the outgoing standard M2). A dual exhaust system with an electronically controlled flap is also now included. BMW furthermore says that the M2 Competition adopts the M4 Competition Package’s cooling system “with some adjustments”.
BMW M2 CompetitionExterior design tweaks include an enlarged kidney grille and a new front skirt, the latter (along with the side gills and redesigned quartet of tailpipes) finished in high-gloss black paint as standard. A dark M Competition badge is applied to the vehicle’s rump, while BMW claims the design of the new double-arm side-mirrors improves aerodynamics. New standard features include adaptive LED headlamps and park distance control.
Under the bonnet you’ll find a CFRP strut (to increase front-end rigidity) again borrowed from the M3 and M4, while BMW says the curves for the electromechanical power steering, Active M Differential and Dynamic Steering Control system have all been adjusted.
Optional larger brakes (400 mm fore and 380 mm aft) with callipers painted grey will also be offered, along with new optional 19-inch forged alloy wheels and a fresh metallic paint colour (Hockenheim Silver) exclusively reserved for the M2 Competition.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-bmw-m2-competition-revealed-with-more-power/
ThabitEIERS
Active Member
Already emailed BMW hahaaha
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
10 things you should know about the new BMW M2 Competition
A new version of BMW's smallest M-car will arrive in September 2018, labelled the M2 Competition, it ushers in more power and a raft of exterior changes.
The M2 Competition will join the local line-up in September 2018, pricing hasn't been confirmed. The 3.0-litre turbocharged is the same one from the M3 and M4, in the M2 its been detuned to deliver 302kW and 550Nm.
Here are 10 things you should know about the new model:
1 It uses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo based on the power unit from the BMW M3/M4. Peak power is 302kW, peak torque of 550Nm.
2 The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h: 4.2 seconds (with six-speed manual gearbox 4.4 seconds), top speed is limited to 250km/h and can be elevated to 280km/h with M Driver´s Package.
3 It features a high-precision CFRP strut and bulkhead strut for increased front section rigidity says BMW.
4 The M2 Comp uses a new cooling system, including new front skirt and larger, redesigned kidney in high-gloss black.
5 The new dual exhaust system with two electrically-controlled flaps.
6 A new optional are the M Sport brakes with brake calipers painted grey.
7 Inside, new optional M Sport bucket seats with integrated headrests and illuminated M2 badge at shoulder height.
8 Selector switches for immediate access to various engine and steering characteristics, as well as DCT settings via Drivelogic.
9 Exclusive new metallic Hockenheim Silver paint.
10 The M2 Competition replaces its predecessor, the M2 Coupé.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels...now-about-the-new-bmw-m2-competition-20180418
A new version of BMW's smallest M-car will arrive in September 2018, labelled the M2 Competition, it ushers in more power and a raft of exterior changes.
The M2 Competition will join the local line-up in September 2018, pricing hasn't been confirmed. The 3.0-litre turbocharged is the same one from the M3 and M4, in the M2 its been detuned to deliver 302kW and 550Nm.
Here are 10 things you should know about the new model:
1 It uses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo based on the power unit from the BMW M3/M4. Peak power is 302kW, peak torque of 550Nm.
2 The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h: 4.2 seconds (with six-speed manual gearbox 4.4 seconds), top speed is limited to 250km/h and can be elevated to 280km/h with M Driver´s Package.
3 It features a high-precision CFRP strut and bulkhead strut for increased front section rigidity says BMW.
4 The M2 Comp uses a new cooling system, including new front skirt and larger, redesigned kidney in high-gloss black.
5 The new dual exhaust system with two electrically-controlled flaps.
6 A new optional are the M Sport brakes with brake calipers painted grey.
7 Inside, new optional M Sport bucket seats with integrated headrests and illuminated M2 badge at shoulder height.
8 Selector switches for immediate access to various engine and steering characteristics, as well as DCT settings via Drivelogic.
9 Exclusive new metallic Hockenheim Silver paint.
10 The M2 Competition replaces its predecessor, the M2 Coupé.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels...now-about-the-new-bmw-m2-competition-20180418
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Any update on that mail bruv?
ThabitEIERS
Active Member
ThabitEIERS
Active Member
Hi yes she said it was due aug sep and if want to be updated and in line for one must 10k deposit . price no less than 1.4 mil she thinks.
That's crazy, it's apparently (according to Evo) only £3K more expensive than the outgoing model in the UK.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
BMW created hotter M2 due to … emissions regulations?
BMW recently whipped the covers off the new M2 Competition, giving its smallest M-badged coupé more power courtesy of an engine upgrade. But, as a US publication has pointed out, the move isn’t seemingly just about extra oomph. No, it seems the hotter M2 was conceived largely to allow the vehicle to comply with new, stricter emissions regulations.
According to Car and Driver, the outgoing M2’s 3,0-litre inline-six, codenamed N55, would have required extensive re-engineering (likely including the fitment of a space-sapping particulate filter) for it to comply with Europe’s new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) for emissions and fuel consumption.
So, rather than go that presumably more costly route, the Munich-based automaker opted to employ a detuned version of the S55 unit (which has reportedly already been tweaked to meet WLTP standards) from the M3 and M4, thus creating the M2 Competition. Yes, it seems we have tightening emissions regulations to thank for an angrier M2.
The BMW M2 Competition’s new twin-turbo 3,0-litre straight-six makes 302 kW (up from the standard M2’s 272 kW), while peak torque now comes in at 550 N.m, between 2 350 and 5 200 r/min. The result is a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint in 4,2 seconds in auto guise and 4,4 seconds in manual form (each down one-tenth).
BMW South Africa says the new M2 Competition will be available locally from September 2018.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/bmw-created-hotter-m2-due-to-emissions-regulations/
BMW recently whipped the covers off the new M2 Competition, giving its smallest M-badged coupé more power courtesy of an engine upgrade. But, as a US publication has pointed out, the move isn’t seemingly just about extra oomph. No, it seems the hotter M2 was conceived largely to allow the vehicle to comply with new, stricter emissions regulations.
According to Car and Driver, the outgoing M2’s 3,0-litre inline-six, codenamed N55, would have required extensive re-engineering (likely including the fitment of a space-sapping particulate filter) for it to comply with Europe’s new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) for emissions and fuel consumption.
So, rather than go that presumably more costly route, the Munich-based automaker opted to employ a detuned version of the S55 unit (which has reportedly already been tweaked to meet WLTP standards) from the M3 and M4, thus creating the M2 Competition. Yes, it seems we have tightening emissions regulations to thank for an angrier M2.
The BMW M2 Competition’s new twin-turbo 3,0-litre straight-six makes 302 kW (up from the standard M2’s 272 kW), while peak torque now comes in at 550 N.m, between 2 350 and 5 200 r/min. The result is a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint in 4,2 seconds in auto guise and 4,4 seconds in manual form (each down one-tenth).
BMW South Africa says the new M2 Competition will be available locally from September 2018.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/bmw-created-hotter-m2-due-to-emissions-regulations/