The twin-turbo inline-six has 453 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, 48 horsepower more than before.
We were aware that the 2024 BMW M2 would be a seriously big boy thanks to prototypes that were camouflaged. It is obvious that we got the chunk right but neglected to take into account the pocket Hulk intensity now that the new coupe's edges and angles have been exposed. The brand's final non-electric M automobile was designed by BMW with the intention of creating a statement, starting with a low, broad front fascia that exaggerated all the horizontals. Straight lines and sharp edges take center stage as the M2 CS design language is abandoned. Stretched, single-element LED headlamps are separated by a frameless kidney grille. The upper region is separated from the triple bottom intake, which is all rectangles and is dragged laterally across the automobile, by a pair of deep creases.
From there, the design becomes more subdued, with wheel arches dominating the sides and allowing the M2's track to equal the BMW M4 at 63.7 inches in front and 63.2 inches in back (+1.5 inches over the previous M2) and 74.3 inches wide (+0.16 inch). The additional measurements are 180.3 inches in width, which is 4.1 inches longer than before; 55.2 inches in height, which is 0.3 inches lower than before; and 108.1 inches in wheelbase, which is 2.1 inches longer than the previous M2. Although there is more room for legs in both the front and back thanks to the wider wheel spacing, we still wouldn't plan to sit anyone we liked in the second row for an extended period of time.
The rear fascia accentuates features from the previous vehicle. A sharper crease activates the decklid spoiler. No longer does the lower border of the trunk cascade into the bumper; instead, the two meet in a straight line, with the bumper depicted as a protruding crossbar. Pried open to create vertical rectangles containing reflectors, the thin exterior air vents have vanished. The diffuser insert appears to be little more than a decorative framing for the quad pipes that emerge from the large muffler. Everything is pretty serious.
Under the protracted hood is the inline six-cylinder S58 TwinPower Turbo engine, which is M's trademark. Puissance has 453 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, which is 48 horsepower and 9 pound-feet more than the M2 Competition and M2 CS, respectively, and the same amount of torque throughout the three vehicles. Peak horsepower is reached by the turbo six at 6,250 rpm as opposed to 5,230 rpm in the previous M2 Competition, while peak torque is reached at 2,650 rpm as opposed to 2,350 rpm. At 7,200 rpm, the redline is reached.
Either a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic transmission transfers all of that power to the rear wheels. Instead of having 19-inch wheels on all four corners, those wheels are now staggered: a set of two Jet Black 19-inch light alloy wheels with 275/35 tires hang off the front axle, and a set of two 20-inch light alloy wheels with 285/30 tires hang off the rear axle. More than accelerating, the wider contact patch is really intended to improve handling. According to BMW, the automatic version needs 3.9 seconds to reach 60 mph while the manual version needs 4.1 seconds. The M2 Competition, equipped with the identical gearbox, completed the same sprint in 4.2 seconds, while the M2 CS completed it in 3.8 seconds.
The fact that BMW lists the curb weight of the new second-generation M2 at 3,814 pounds with the manual gearbox and 3,867 pounds with the automatic gearbox is undoubtedly related to these fast times. 3,600 pounds were the weight of the six-speed manual on the preceding M2.
On manual-equipped vehicles, the rev-matching Gear Shift Assistant, Active M Differential, Adaptive M Suspension, dual-mode steering, and M Drive Professional with ten traction control settings will all be standard performance aids to help you make the most of the move. Six-piston brakes holding 15-inch discs up front and single-piston calipers clamping 14.6-inch rotors in rear make up the dual-mode braking system, which brings everything to a stop.
The interior now features new M Sport Seats with more assertive side bolsters that are embroidered in perforated Vernasca leather in either black or cognac and highlighted with LED M insignia. New M Carbon bucket seats that are replaced by the optional Carbon Package weigh 24 pounds less than the M Sport Seats while maintaining features like Merino leather, electronic adjustability, seat heating, and illuminated M2 logos. The 20% larger glass moonroof is replaced by a weight-saving carbon roof as part of the Carbon Package, along with carbon shift paddles for cars with automatic transmissions and carbon interior trim.
Park Distance Control, Dynamic Cruise Control, Front Collision Warning with Brake Intervention, and Lane Departure Warning are all standard convenience and safety features. Only automobiles with the eight-speed automatic transmission can be equipped with Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go. Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Brooklyn Grey Metallic, Toronto Red Metallic, and the M2-exclusive Zandvoort Blue are added to the basic color pallet.
In April 2023, the new M2 will make its global debut. The base price will be $62,200, plus a $995 destination fee, for a total of $63,195, or around $3,300 more than the previous generation.
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