The BMW M2 & M2 Competition Thread

Manhart’s ‘MH2 700 II’ is a 738bhp BMW M2 with a massive rear wing

And look, the carbon body kit even comes with a set of fangs

This G87 M2 looks very serious. Dubbed the ‘MH2 700 II’ and offered by Manhart(presumably to take on the HP DeskJet 2810e), it’s a carbon-bodied menace with a brilliantly oversized rear wing.

That ‘S58’ 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six is famed for its tunability, and Manhart has gone to town on it: 738bhp and 664lb ft. That’s more power than a Ferrari F12 for some measure, and comes thanks to a new carbon air intake, custom power box and stainless steel exhaust. Should sound just as angry as it looks.

No mention of how acceleration and top speed are impacted, but we reckon the standard car’s four-second flat run to 62mph and top speed of 177mph (with the M Driver’s Pack chosen) should both see significant improvements.

Manhart will also throw in bigger brakes and racing downpipes if you so wish, and various suspension tunes comprising new shocks and springs. Seriously, it has no excuse not to see victory against the DeskJet with all this lot thrown in.

 
This BMW M2 tuned by AC Schnitzer wants to be your next bobby on the beat

With 552bhp, a slick paint job and new aero kit, who wouldn’t feel safe with this around?

Dear G87 M2 owners: here’s what your car would look like if it decided to seek employment with the rozzers. Except this one hasn’t been built by Scotland Yard, it’s actually the work of German tuning house AC Schnitzer. Wait, what?

Yep, to prep it for chasin’ down baddies, the M2 gains a silver, blue and yellow livery with a full suite of ‘Polizei’ stickers and all the blues and twos you’d ever need to strike fear into the hearts of yer local pickpockets.

Other elements you may appreciate include gold 20in forged ‘AC4’ twin spokes, and a rowdy six-part aero package that brings new splitters, wings and canards to the fold. The grille’s seen a slight redesign too, while a slanted (and carbon) rear wing works with the new Gurney flaps to hunker constable M down with more force.

Adjustable RS suspension also means it sits 35mm lower to the ground, while the twin-turbo straight-six - which has a funky new cover with red accents - has been upped to 552bhp/497lb ft. That familiar Bimmer burble should sound even throatier through the new carbon tailpipes too.

 
F87 BMW M2 (2016-2022) Buyer’s Guide

Which F87 BMW M2 derivative should I buy?

Unless your budget allows, we can probably rule out the M2 CS. Since just 30 were brought into Mzansi, they rarely come onto the used market and, when they do, they command a significant premium. You’re likewise unlikely to find an example equipped with a manual gearbox, so it’s largely a case of choosing between the dual-clutch versions of the original M2 and the M2 Competition.

Since the respective engines in these 2 models lend them distinctly different characters, we’d suggest driving an example of each to determine exactly where your preference lies. Also, keep in mind that the M2 Competition – though perhaps a compelling middle ground between the other 2 derivatives available – will cost more than the regular M2, so your budget may well decide for you.

Finally, here’s our requisite caveat about purchasing a 2nd-hand performance car: bear in mind that models such as the BMW M2 tend to be driven hard, which makes evidence of regular and fastidious maintenance all the more important. It’s a classic case of “buyer beware”.

 
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