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BMW Debuts the Next-Gen M2 With 453 HP and a Six-Speed Manual

It’s definitely got a face that might turn people off, but it sure seems like it’s going to be a good time to drive.

Camouflaged pictures of the new M2 have been around for a while now, and much to the chagrin of many, it looked like it was going to continue the wildly aggressive styling trends of its bigger siblings. Now, thanks to an announcement made by BMW on Tuesday, we know that it’s definitely got hyper-aggressive styling, but it’s also got a lot else going for it.

The M2 has been not only the most affordable M car since it debuted but also arguably the one that’s closest to the M cars of old, with more focus on driving dynamics and enjoyment than outright speed or lap times. Thankfully it looks like it’s still going to be the case with the next-generation model thanks to its standard six-speed manual transmission and super spicy 453 hp and 406 lb-ft-producing turbocharged inline-six. It’s also likely to be the last non-hybrid M model ever, according to previous statements by M boss Frank Van Meel.

As a bonus, the M2 is rear-wheel drive only, and the rear diff is BMW’s perennially excellent M Active Differential which is in constant communication with the M2’s traction and stability control systems to ensure it always has the right amount of lock on. BMW also went to town on the M2’s chassis, adding tons of bracing to the 2 series’ spaceframe to make it as rigid as possible. Further, BMW is including adaptive suspension and its Servotronic variable-assist power steering system as standard equipment.

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Camouflaged pictures of the new M2 have been around for a while now, and much to the chagrin of many, it looked like it was going to continue the wildly aggressive styling trends of its bigger siblings. Now, thanks to an announcement made by BMW on Tuesday, we know that it’s definitely got...
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New BMW M2 revealed as a 454bhp rear-drive coupe

Straight-six, manual ‘box, rear-drive… and you’re all thinking the same thing, right?

The new BMW M2 ticks off quite a few of M Division’s traditional performance car boxes. There’s a straight-six engine up front. There’s the option of a manual gearbox in the middle. And it’s rear-wheel-drive.

And perhaps in the biggest box-filling exercise yet, it appears to have sprinted off with the idea of a boxy silhouette first employed by the E30 M3; arguably the spiritual successor to this second-generation M2.
So a warm welcome to the car you’ve probably already formed an opinion about. On that, BMW calls it a “powerful design that conveys its segment leading power”. Well, at least the grilles are in proportion.

Indeed, it’s 90 horsepower more powerful than the very first iteration of one of the great performance BMWs of modern times, with a massive 454bhp and 406lb ft of torque from a version of the M3’s twin-turbo 3.0-litre. Straight-sixes being a BMW speciality, this one gets a rigid crankcase, friction-optimised cylinder bores, a lightweight forged crankshaft, and a 3D-printed cylinder head.

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New BMW M2 revealed as a 454bhp rear-drive coupe

Straight-six, manual ‘box, rear-drive… and you’re all thinking the same thing, right?
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BMW M boss: "We will try to offer future cars at M2 price point"

Exclusive interview: Frank van Meel on entry-level M cars, how M2 has been improved and why racing is crucial

The new, second-generation BMW M2 Coupé is important for a number of reasons: it's the M division's cheapest car on sale, it's the final M car to use a pure-combustion powertrain, it's one of the last sports cars to be offered with a manual gearbox and it promises drastically improved pace over its forebear.

And, as BMW M boss Frank van Meel attests, it's the modern-era M car that adheres most rigidly to the purist principles on which the performance brand was originally established. He took Autocar around the new BMW M2 to highlight the most important areas of improvement over the previous car, and to explain exactly what role it plays in the line-up.

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BMW M boss: "We will try to offer future cars at M2 price point" | Autocar

Exclusive interview: Frank van Meel on entry-level M cars, how M2 has been improved and why racing is crucial
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New 2023 BMW M2 arrives with 454bhp and manual option

Straight-six coupe touches as the final pure-combustion BMW M car, priced from £61,495

The second-generation BMW M2 Coupé is the final pure-combustion offering from Munich’s storied M division, seeing out the era with drastic increases in power, performance and poise compared with its acclaimed predecessor.

Its unveiling rounds off a particularly busy year for BMW’s M division, which has celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022 with the debuts of the hardcore M4 CSL, the first-ever M3 Touring, the M Hybrid V8 endurance racer, the updated M8 and – most recently – the XM SUV, its first plug-in hybrid and only its second-ever bespoke model.

The M2 is what division boss Frank van Meel calls “the entry drug” to the now sprawling line-up of M cars, slotting in below the M3 and M4 to provide BMW once again with a direct rival to the Porsche 718 Cayman and the pricier variants of the Alpine A110. BMW has described the M2 as a spiritual successor to the legendary 2002 Turbo sports coupé (and more directly the short-lived 1 Series M Coupé). It also noted that the original model, which bowed out in 2020, quickly became the best-selling car in the M line-up and ultimately racked up 60,000 global sales.

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New 2023 BMW M2 arrives with 454bhp and manual option | Autocar

Straight-six coupe touches down as the final pure-combustion BMW M car, priced from £61,495
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2023 BMW M2 Revealed with 338 kW

The brand-new 2023 BMW M2 has been revealed, packing 338 kW of power and the option of a manual gearbox. The good news is it will be arriving in South Africa in the 2nd quarter of 2023.

What you see here is the 2023 BMW M2 and despite the early leaks suggesting a quirky design, what we see here is more promising. The newcomer will be assembled at BMW’s plant in Mexico and physically its 104 mm longer, 33 mm wider and 7.6 mm lower than the outgoing model. Interestingly, it has picked up some weight, with BMW claiming 1 730 kg for the manual derivative, while the auto tips the scales at 1 754 kg.

The new BMW M2 faces stiff competition in the form of the Audi RS3 and Mercedes-AMG A45 S. See how they stack up with our Compare Tool.

Speaking of transmissions, BMW says the brand-new M2 will be sold with a 6-speed manual gearbox or an 8-speed automatic. Given SA’s appetite for this model, we expect both derivatives to come to SA. The headline is the engine. Its the S58, a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-6 petrol and in this application 338 kW and 550 Nm is offered. That’s 66 kW more than its predecessor and the performance claims are big.

It’s offered with a rear-wheel drive setup and when combined with the manual gearbox, 4.3 seconds to 100 kph is claimed. Go for the 8-speed automatic and the same sprint is dispatched in just 4.1 seconds. A top speed of 250 kph is claimed, but if you go for the M Driver’s Package, 285 kph is attainable.

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The brand-new 2023 BMW M2 has been revealed, packing 338 kW of power and the option of a manual gearbox. It will arrive in SA in Q2 of 2023.
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New BMW M2 revealed, and it’s more powerful than the old M4

The new-generation BMW M2 has been unleashed and, you’ll be glad to know, it remains true to the fundamentals of Bavaria’s original pocket rocket, the 2002 Turbo.

Unlike its larger M-powered siblings, there is no option of all-wheel drive here – power goes purely to the rear wheels, and there’s a lot more of it. BMW’s M division has increased the power output by a wholesome 66kW. The M2’s 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine thumps out 338kW at 6 250rpm, redlining at 7 200, while 550Nm is available from 2 650rpm.

That should be enough to catapult the compact sports coupé from 0-100km/h in 4.1 seconds, according to factory claims, while the top speed can be lifted from 250km/h to 280km/h if you opt for the M Driver’s Package.

In another nod to purist driving, the BMW M2 will be optionally available with a six-speed manual gearbox, although the default tranny will be the familiar eight-speed M Steptronic gearbox that does things a little faster. The manual will add just 0.2s to your 0-100 time, assuming you’re snap-changing skills are up to scratch.

 
2023 BMW M2 Finally Revealed Packing 453 HP (338 kW)

Ahead of the global public reveal tomorrow at BMW M Fest, the covers have come off the second-generation BMW M2.

We knew the styling would be a little controversial with all the leaks we have seen but these official press shots with the car finished in Toronto Red could be changing quite a few minds.

Under that fairly large hood sits the S58 engine delivering 453 hp (338 kW) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque to the rear wheels. BMW offers its eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic as standard. A six-speed manual gearbox is available as an option for anyone seeking a different performance experience.

When fitted with the do-it-yourself gearbox, the M2 will take 4.3 seconds to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) while the M Steptronic will get you there 0.2 seconds quicker. The limited top speed of the new BMW M2 can be raised from 250 km/h to 285 km/h by specifying the optional M Driver’s Package.

This new M2 is a little bit larger than its predecessor with an increase in length of 10 cm (4.1 inches) and width of 3 cm (1.3 inches). It is also lower by 0.7cm (0.3 inches) while the tracks have been widened to match the M4.

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2023 BMW M2 Finally Revealed Packing 453 HP (338 kW)

Scheduled to arrive in South Africa in the second quarter of 2023.
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