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Lightweight Performance BMW M2 Finale Edition Packs 731 HP (545 KW)
Lightweight Performance is sending of the F87 BMW M2 model with a bang and they have called it the Finale Edition.
This is not the first time the tuner has worked on the popular little M car and although this is called the Finale Edition, it is not the last as they want to make it more powerful and even quicker over time.
It is based on the M2 Competition but now delivers a staggering 731 hp (545 kW) and 880 Nm of torque. This was achieved through significant hardware changes to the engine and a custom Lightweight exhaust system.
www.zero2turbo.com
Lightweight Performance is sending of the F87 BMW M2 model with a bang and they have called it the Finale Edition.
This is not the first time the tuner has worked on the popular little M car and although this is called the Finale Edition, it is not the last as they want to make it more powerful and even quicker over time.
It is based on the M2 Competition but now delivers a staggering 731 hp (545 kW) and 880 Nm of torque. This was achieved through significant hardware changes to the engine and a custom Lightweight exhaust system.
Lightweight Performance BMW M2 Finale Edition Packs 731 HP (545 kW)
This is not the first time the tuner has worked on the popular little M car.
www.zero2turbo.com
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Cars.co.za review of the M2 CS
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BMW M4 Competition vs M2 CS review: lap time, 0-60mph & 1/4 mile comparison - Mat Watson Cars
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Next-generation BMW M2 to enter production in December 2022
The highly anticipated next-generation BMW M2 G87 has been rumoured to enter production in December 2022. This will follow shortly after the reveal of the G42 2 Series range which has been slotted in for September this year.
BMW Blog reports, based on information sourced from an insider, that the M variant of the 2 Series will come more than a year after the mainline model enters production with the next-generation BMW M2 scheduled to finalise its production later this winter. It’s rumoured that this car will be built alongside the 2 Series at BMW’s San Luis Potosi plant.
Rumoured to power the next-generation BMW M2 is the brand’s S58 twin-turbo 3,0-litre straight-six engine which could be detuned to balance the performance arm’s catalogue. With this, it’s possible that the upcoming compact sports coupe could ship with the eight-speed ZF torque converter rather than the M-DCT. BMW has previously suggested that it would phase out its dual-clutch transmissions as it has found torque converters can provide better performance.
Where design is concerned, it is rumoured that the next-generation BMW M2 will sport a set of larger grilles but they will not be as oversized as the current BMW M3 and M4. Instead, the design team may opt for a wider design, as seen on the current 2 Series Gran Coupe, to make the car look more distinctive.
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The highly anticipated next-generation BMW M2 G87 has been rumoured to enter production in December 2022. This will follow shortly after the reveal of the G42 2 Series range which has been slotted in for September this year.
BMW Blog reports, based on information sourced from an insider, that the M variant of the 2 Series will come more than a year after the mainline model enters production with the next-generation BMW M2 scheduled to finalise its production later this winter. It’s rumoured that this car will be built alongside the 2 Series at BMW’s San Luis Potosi plant.
Rumoured to power the next-generation BMW M2 is the brand’s S58 twin-turbo 3,0-litre straight-six engine which could be detuned to balance the performance arm’s catalogue. With this, it’s possible that the upcoming compact sports coupe could ship with the eight-speed ZF torque converter rather than the M-DCT. BMW has previously suggested that it would phase out its dual-clutch transmissions as it has found torque converters can provide better performance.
Where design is concerned, it is rumoured that the next-generation BMW M2 will sport a set of larger grilles but they will not be as oversized as the current BMW M3 and M4. Instead, the design team may opt for a wider design, as seen on the current 2 Series Gran Coupe, to make the car look more distinctive.
Next-generation BMW M2 to enter production in December 2022 - CAR Magazine
The highly anticipated next-generation BMW M2 G87 has been rumoured to enter production in December 2022. This will follow shortly after the reveal of the G42 2 Series range which has been slotted in for September this year.
www.carmag.co.za
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AutoTopNL review of a 585 BHP M2 Competition
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BMW M2 Competition handed 386 kW by tuner!
Tuning company Manhart has whipped the wraps of the limited-edition MH2 500, a modified version of the BMW M2 Competition sporting myriad cosmetic and mechanical updates, and 386 kW.
Limited to only 10 units, the BMW M2 Competition-based MH2 500’s modified S55 engine is endowed with a whopping 386 kW and 700 N.m of torque. As a reminder, the standard M2 Competition’s 3,0-litre inline-six produces 302 kW and 550 N.m for a claimed zero to 100 km/h sprint time of 4,2 seconds and (optional) top speed of 280 km/h. As standard, the top speed is electronically governed to 250 km/h. Manhart has, however, yet to reveal whether the upgrades to the S55 mill has enhanced the standard performance figures.
Mechanical updates to the donor car includes, among others, a Manhart rear silencer with quad carbon tailpipes, each measuring 100 mm in diameter. According to the firm, the chassis has received upgrades as well. The MH2 500 rides lower than the standard M2 Competition. This, Manhart says, ensures even sharper and more dynamic driving behaviour.
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Tuning company Manhart has whipped the wraps of the limited-edition MH2 500, a modified version of the BMW M2 Competition sporting myriad cosmetic and mechanical updates, and 386 kW.
Limited to only 10 units, the BMW M2 Competition-based MH2 500’s modified S55 engine is endowed with a whopping 386 kW and 700 N.m of torque. As a reminder, the standard M2 Competition’s 3,0-litre inline-six produces 302 kW and 550 N.m for a claimed zero to 100 km/h sprint time of 4,2 seconds and (optional) top speed of 280 km/h. As standard, the top speed is electronically governed to 250 km/h. Manhart has, however, yet to reveal whether the upgrades to the S55 mill has enhanced the standard performance figures.
Mechanical updates to the donor car includes, among others, a Manhart rear silencer with quad carbon tailpipes, each measuring 100 mm in diameter. According to the firm, the chassis has received upgrades as well. The MH2 500 rides lower than the standard M2 Competition. This, Manhart says, ensures even sharper and more dynamic driving behaviour.
BMW M2 Competition handed 386 kW by tuner! - CAR Magazine
Tuning company Manhart has whipped the wraps of the limited-edition MH2 500, a modified version of the BMW M2 Competition sporting myriad cosmetic and mechanical […]
www.carmag.co.za
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G-Power G2M Limited Edition breaks cover with 404 kW on tap!
This G-Power G2M Limited Edition has been unveiled by the Bavarian tuning specialist as an exclusive hard-edged package for the compact sports coupe. Limited to just 25 units (just a bit more limited than the 28 units of the M2 CS that was set aside for South Africa last year), the special M2 sports big power under the bonnet alongside some minor exterior trims.
Using BMW’s S55’s twin-turbocharged 3,0-litre straight-six engine as a base, the G-Power G2M Limited Edition has been tuned to push to 404 kW and 700 N.m of torque. This is up from the 302 kW and 550 N.m produced by the stock M2 Competition.
This power output has been achieved by equipping boost pressure pipes, a sports air filter, crankshaft lock and custom performance software for the engine and seven-speed DCT driving the rear wheels. For an increased aural presence, the G-Power G2M Limited Edition has been fitted with a stainless steel exhaust system with deeptone sound and four 90 mm carbon fibre tailpipes.
www.carmag.co.za
This G-Power G2M Limited Edition has been unveiled by the Bavarian tuning specialist as an exclusive hard-edged package for the compact sports coupe. Limited to just 25 units (just a bit more limited than the 28 units of the M2 CS that was set aside for South Africa last year), the special M2 sports big power under the bonnet alongside some minor exterior trims.
Using BMW’s S55’s twin-turbocharged 3,0-litre straight-six engine as a base, the G-Power G2M Limited Edition has been tuned to push to 404 kW and 700 N.m of torque. This is up from the 302 kW and 550 N.m produced by the stock M2 Competition.
This power output has been achieved by equipping boost pressure pipes, a sports air filter, crankshaft lock and custom performance software for the engine and seven-speed DCT driving the rear wheels. For an increased aural presence, the G-Power G2M Limited Edition has been fitted with a stainless steel exhaust system with deeptone sound and four 90 mm carbon fibre tailpipes.
G-Power G2M Limited Edition breaks cover with 404 kW on tap!
This G-Power G2M Limited Edition has been unveiled by the Bavarian tuning specialist as an exclusive hard-edged package for the compact sports coupe. Limited to just 25 units, the special M2 sports big power under the bonnet alongside some minor exterior trims.
www.carmag.co.za
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Ive been looking at moving into getting a BMW. But one thing I learnt. Merc keeps their values better and build better quality cars than modern day BMW.
Thats so dissapointing as I really like the X3.
Thats so dissapointing as I really like the X3.
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Would you pay millions? How profitable the 2021 BMW M2 CS is on SA's second-hand market
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Would you pay millions? Here's how profitable the BMW M2 CS is on SA's second-hand market | Life
BMW only brought 30 M2 CSs to the South African market. A few of these units appeared on the used-car market, carrying a big premium over the launch price.
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BMW M2 M2 CS Auto for sale in Sandton - ID: 26012387
Used 2021 BMW M2 M2 CS Auto For Sale - R 2 299 995 - ID: 26012387
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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 or BMW M2 Competition? | Joe Achilles
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Next BMW M2 to produce around 335kW – report
Last week BMW spilled the beans on its upcoming M240i Coupe, and now rumours are starting to emerge about the M2 performance flagship.
According to BMW Blog, the upcoming BMW M2 is likely to be the last non-hybrid product that the M division produces, and according to one of its European contributors the vehicle will continue to offer the option of a manual gearbox, while the current seven-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox option will make way for the eight-speed torque converter auto box that has become the default in modern BMWs.
BMW Blog also reports that the new M2 is expected to produce around 335 kW, which would be a 33 kW improvement over the current M2 Competition and just 18 kW shy of the standard M4. Maximum torque, however, is likely to remain around the 550 kW mark.
Given that the new M240i will be an all-wheel drive model, it’s quite possible that the BMW M2 will offer this configuration too, with a selectable rear-wheel drive drift mode. However, given that RWD is still the standard configuration in the latest M3 and M4, there’s also a very decent chance that BMW will stick to the purist path.
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Last week BMW spilled the beans on its upcoming M240i Coupe, and now rumours are starting to emerge about the M2 performance flagship.
According to BMW Blog, the upcoming BMW M2 is likely to be the last non-hybrid product that the M division produces, and according to one of its European contributors the vehicle will continue to offer the option of a manual gearbox, while the current seven-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox option will make way for the eight-speed torque converter auto box that has become the default in modern BMWs.
BMW Blog also reports that the new M2 is expected to produce around 335 kW, which would be a 33 kW improvement over the current M2 Competition and just 18 kW shy of the standard M4. Maximum torque, however, is likely to remain around the 550 kW mark.
Given that the new M240i will be an all-wheel drive model, it’s quite possible that the BMW M2 will offer this configuration too, with a selectable rear-wheel drive drift mode. However, given that RWD is still the standard configuration in the latest M3 and M4, there’s also a very decent chance that BMW will stick to the purist path.
Next BMW M2 to produce around 335kW - report - CAR Magazine
Last week BMW spilled the beans on its upcoming M240i Coupe, and now rumours are starting to emerge about the BMW M2 performance flagship.
www.carmag.co.za
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2021 Mustang Mach 1 vs BMW M2 CS vs Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition // Battle Of The Special Editions - Throttle House
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Diesel BMW M2?! Triple-turbo, 580hp, NOS and Water Meth mental M2 M50d - Cars.co.za
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New 2022 BMW M2 to be punchier, sharper and sleeker
Hot coupé will hit the UK next year with a more powerful six-pot and a wider spread of dynamic ability
The second-generation BMW M2 will have even stronger performance and more versatility than the well-received current model when it reaches UK showrooms by the end of 2022, according to insiders.
The new version of M division’s smallest model is based on the upcoming third-generation 2 Series Coupé, which has been comprehensively re-engineered with a revised line-up of longitudinally mounted engines, a new eight-speed automatic gearbox, an updated platform, a significantly stiffer body structure and more advanced electronic architecture.
The changes provide the new, G87-generation M2 with much closer engineering ties to other M models than today’s M2 has. M division insiders say this will enable the new M2 to offer a further step up in performance while helping it to retain a reputation for dynamic excellence through the sharing of key components.
An internal source told Autocar: “It’s more powerful, with greater torque, but sharper, too. It’s still puristic, a driver’s car, but with a broader spread of characteristics, a greater divide between comfort and sport, than what we’ve seen up to now.”
www.autocar.co.uk
Hot coupé will hit the UK next year with a more powerful six-pot and a wider spread of dynamic ability
The second-generation BMW M2 will have even stronger performance and more versatility than the well-received current model when it reaches UK showrooms by the end of 2022, according to insiders.
The new version of M division’s smallest model is based on the upcoming third-generation 2 Series Coupé, which has been comprehensively re-engineered with a revised line-up of longitudinally mounted engines, a new eight-speed automatic gearbox, an updated platform, a significantly stiffer body structure and more advanced electronic architecture.
The changes provide the new, G87-generation M2 with much closer engineering ties to other M models than today’s M2 has. M division insiders say this will enable the new M2 to offer a further step up in performance while helping it to retain a reputation for dynamic excellence through the sharing of key components.
An internal source told Autocar: “It’s more powerful, with greater torque, but sharper, too. It’s still puristic, a driver’s car, but with a broader spread of characteristics, a greater divide between comfort and sport, than what we’ve seen up to now.”
New 2022 BMW M2 to be revealed next week | Autocar
Hot coupé will hit the UK with a more powerful six-pot and a wider spread of dynamic ability
www.autocar.co.uk
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2022 BMW M2 – What We Know So Far
The next-generation BMW M2 is shaping up to be another baby M hit as it is set to be both faster and better to drive than the current model.
Insiders at Autocar suggest the new M2 will remain rear-wheel drive and will be based on a significantly updated version of the current car’s platform.
Developed under the G87 codename, the new 2022 BMW M2 will offer a “step-up” in performance over the current model that in CS guise could hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.0 seconds.
The performance gain will reportedly stem from the move to drop the N55/S55 twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline-six for the superb S58 found in the new M3 and M4.
Power output for the small M is not yet known but it’s believed that even the regular M2 will come with 306 kW, while the faster M2 Competition will get 321 kW. Torque will peak at a potent 580 Nm in the entry offering which makes it 30 Nm stronger than the M2 CS.
www.zero2turbo.com
The next-generation BMW M2 is shaping up to be another baby M hit as it is set to be both faster and better to drive than the current model.
Insiders at Autocar suggest the new M2 will remain rear-wheel drive and will be based on a significantly updated version of the current car’s platform.
Developed under the G87 codename, the new 2022 BMW M2 will offer a “step-up” in performance over the current model that in CS guise could hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.0 seconds.
The performance gain will reportedly stem from the move to drop the N55/S55 twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline-six for the superb S58 found in the new M3 and M4.
Power output for the small M is not yet known but it’s believed that even the regular M2 will come with 306 kW, while the faster M2 Competition will get 321 kW. Torque will peak at a potent 580 Nm in the entry offering which makes it 30 Nm stronger than the M2 CS.
2022 BMW M2 - What We Know So Far
It is set to be revealed later this year ahead of the first deliveries in 2022.
www.zero2turbo.com
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TECH FEATURE: How to ‘run-in’ a brand new vehicle
Before the first BMW M2 CS in the country made the start line for our 2021 Performance Shootout, we needed to add all-important mileage on a drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town. In so doing, we were privy to BMW M’s usually secretive running-in process. Here’s what we learnt from the experts about running in a box-fresh vehicle.
“Running in. Please pass.” Older drivers may remember the signs mounted inside rear screens of slow-moving vehicles, holding up traffic as their drivers rigidly adhered to the running-in routine prescribed in their owners’ manuals. This wasn’t an unusual occurrence as owners understood their vehicles needed to be carefully run in to ensure reduced oil consumption and increased longevity, while also accepting that the original engine oil would need to be changed after the first 1 000-2 000 km.
Running in a vehicle is primarily about the engine, and the recommendation to drive at lower speeds and to avoid using full throttle is intended to ensure mating friction surfaces seal against each other with minimal leakage or rotate against each other with the lowest possible friction.
The final machining process for cylinder bores is known as honing and is intended to create a fine cross-hatching pattern on the bore surface, consisting of a series of peaks and valleys. These peaks are the high points of the cylinder bores and the contact point of the piston rings. During early running, the tops of these peaks are sheared off – creating a plateau effect – effectively increasing the bearing area of the piston rings. This increased area improves piston ring sealing and makes it easier for the rings to glide over the surface on the film of oil which is retained in the cross-hatching valleys.
www.carmag.co.za
Before the first BMW M2 CS in the country made the start line for our 2021 Performance Shootout, we needed to add all-important mileage on a drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town. In so doing, we were privy to BMW M’s usually secretive running-in process. Here’s what we learnt from the experts about running in a box-fresh vehicle.
“Running in. Please pass.” Older drivers may remember the signs mounted inside rear screens of slow-moving vehicles, holding up traffic as their drivers rigidly adhered to the running-in routine prescribed in their owners’ manuals. This wasn’t an unusual occurrence as owners understood their vehicles needed to be carefully run in to ensure reduced oil consumption and increased longevity, while also accepting that the original engine oil would need to be changed after the first 1 000-2 000 km.
Running in a vehicle is primarily about the engine, and the recommendation to drive at lower speeds and to avoid using full throttle is intended to ensure mating friction surfaces seal against each other with minimal leakage or rotate against each other with the lowest possible friction.
The final machining process for cylinder bores is known as honing and is intended to create a fine cross-hatching pattern on the bore surface, consisting of a series of peaks and valleys. These peaks are the high points of the cylinder bores and the contact point of the piston rings. During early running, the tops of these peaks are sheared off – creating a plateau effect – effectively increasing the bearing area of the piston rings. This increased area improves piston ring sealing and makes it easier for the rings to glide over the surface on the film of oil which is retained in the cross-hatching valleys.
TECH FEATURE: How to 'run-in' a brand new vehicle - CAR Magazine
In practical terms, how does one go about running-in a brand-new car? Let's take a closer look at the process for modern cars.
www.carmag.co.za
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