The 2020 bmw m2 is the hot version of the premium subcompact 2 series. As the 2 series replaced the 1 series coupe and convertible models, the m2 was marketed as the cheapest and most basic m car in the range. The bmw m2 competition is effectively a steroidenhanced version of the 2 series. We have 42 2016 bmw m2 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 23 1owner cars, and 44 personal use cars. We have 63 2018 bmw m2 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 44 1owner cars, and 67 personal use cars. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 kmh 155 mph, but the m drivers. Bmw planning more driverfocused gts and csl models autocar. Now, a decent number of cars will match most of these criteria. Car and driver gives an update on their longterm bmw m2.
The m2 offers more of a connection to the driver compared to its larger siblings, which is why it ranks among our favorite modern m cars from bmw. The bmw m2 competition is a permanent guarantee of high performance. When calculated at 45% city and 55% highway driving, the m2 will return a figure. The m2 is proof that despite its bigselling suvs, plugin hybrids, and the i3 electric car, bmw still knows how to build a great drivers. Their newest entriesthe m2 and rs3 are a sign things arent slowing down anytime soon. Feb 09, 2018 bmw and audi have been at it for decades, vying for the title of best entrylevel luxury performance car. It trapped 3 mph higher, which is exactly what i would expect from a small boost in power. Bmw and audi have been at it for decades, vying for the title of best entrylevel luxury performance car.
Well, car and driver give us an update on the m2 during its 40,000 mile stay with them. For a modern turbocharged bmw m division car to remind us of those longgone yet beloved e36 and e46 m3s, the 2017 m2 has been a corporate, divisional, and emotional success. Since its debut, the bmw m2 has long been considered the savior of the bavarian brand. The motor authority best car to buy 2017 is the bmw m2. When sold new, a sevenspeed dualclutch automatic transmission was optional, so you may be able to find used models equipped with it. Car and driver m2 competition instrumented tested bmw m2 forum. The m2 competition arguably is bmw s most entertaining vehicle for enthusiast drivers. Bmw m2 price in india images, mileage, colours carwale. From the center console, you operate the bmw idrive from a round dial surrounded by buttons. The bmw m2 competition overwhelms with an outstanding combination of performance, agility and precision. Jul 11, 2019 the competition models performance gains may be marginal, but if you look beyond the numbers, the m2 remains the most exciting vehicle from a driverinvolvement standpoint within the bmw lineup. Bmw gave their 2 series, a more powerful and responsive, twinturbocharged engine.
Overall, though, those two minuscule complaints cannot dull what is an otherwise excellent drivers car. Take a 2 series coupe, squeeze in a sporttuned inline 6cylinder engine, add m upgrades throughout, and tune it. New bmw m2 compoutstanding by dds m2 comp from rochester ny on wed jan 08 2020 brilliant performance in a daily driver package. It was treated to upgraded engines in 2017 and visual updates in 2018. But if youre looking for a sports car, something thats. The m drivers package increases the m2s speed limiter from 155 mph to 174 mph and provides one day of. The m2 competition, then, is a celebration of the type of car that. Please allow up to 30 days after completion of a safty recall on you vehicle for this data to be updated. The m drivers package increases the m2s speed limiter from 155 mph to 174 mph and provides one day of training at a bmw highperformance driving school. Bmw is renowned for building fun rearwheeldrive cars, one of the most iconic. If youre looking for a comfortable daily driver, the bmw m2 probably isnt the car for you. At the hands of car and driver, the standard bmw m2 with the optional dct was able to hit 60 mph in 4.
The reborn toyota sports car takes on titans from porsche and bmw. Experience the power of m in the bmw m2 competition coupe. Simply put, the bmw m2 is the greatest, funnest, mosttossable bmw since our longlost love, the e36 m3 from 20 or so years ago. Dec 06, 2016 the seats are comfortable and i love the fact m2 has power adjustable seat bolsters to hold you tight in hard turns. Bmw s newest m2 is a proper sports car, through and through. We have 61 2018 bmw m2 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 42 1owner cars, and 65 personal use cars. Its the kind of car that brings you back to the old days of sports cars, where handling and feel mattered more than connectivity and. But it has the look, if not the irrepressible soul, of the 1series m. Its the car that brings bmw closer to its roots than its current crop of suvs and luxury cars. The driver has a clear line of sight to the gauges, and there is a small driver info center you activate from the end of the blinker stalk. Exclusive m elements in a raucous performer with a standard 6speed manual transmission. Ive driven the m3, m4, and m6 and admit i had doubts the m2 would stack up to its larger siblings.
The driver of a bmw m2 competition in germany has found out firsthand the damage that can be done when accidentally down changing during a highspeed run on the autobahn the clip, uploaded by. Bmw m2 competition driver breaks engine after shifting. As other m cars bmws highperformance machines have grown larger and heavier, this creation serves as a reminder of what the original m3 the car that started the whole m approach was like. The m2 is a modern bmw, which means the steering is a bit removed and the stereo plays engine sounds. For mcar performance in a tidy, muscular package, look no further. Bmw m2 competition driver breaks engine after shifting into. If you yearn for a car from bmws highperformance m division, the m2 is an amazing and authentic entry point. The m2 competition is a twodoor thrill ride that reaffirms bmws ability to build the ultimate driving machine, and it joins our 10best cars list for 2019.
The m driver s package increases the m2 s speed limiter from 155 mph to 174 mph and provides one day of training at a bmw highperformance driving school. Unleash an mpowered coupe brought to you by the most powerful letter in the world. Car and driver recently tested the bmw m2 competition and, in their hands, its not any faster than the standard bmw m2. Based on the rearwheeldrive 2series coupe, the m2 s flared bodywork houses numerous gofast. Recently, we declared the porsche 718 siblings as close to modern sports car perfection as weve ever driven. The bmw m2 is a highperformance version of the bmw 2 series automobile developed by bmws motorsport division, bmw m gmbh. But if youre looking for a sports car, something thats designed to thrill first and foremost, but one. Jan 19, 2017 will your bmw m2 a weekend car or daily driver. Both cars are rearwheel drive, though xdrive allwheel drive is. Nov 14, 2016 the motor authority best car to buy 2017 is the bmw m2.
As other m cars bmws highperformance machines have grown larger and heavier, this creation serves as a reminder of what the original m3 the car that started the whole m approach. Bmw north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 2016 bmw m2 coupe vehicles, 20152017 m3 sedan vehicles and 20152016 m4 coupe and m4 convertible vehicles. Yes, the 2016 bmw m2 is smaller and cheaper than an. The m2 can be had with either a dct semiauto sevenspeed transmission, or a sixspeed manual. Jan 24, 2020 get your measuring tape out and youll find that the 2020 bmw m2 competition is within 4inches of the old e30 m3, making it a rather compact car by todays standards. The m2 is more driveroriented than other m cars with its emphasis on handling and available manual gearbox. The m2, bmws entrylevel m car, is more driveroriented than other ms given its compact dimensions, emphasis. We offer one of the largest collection of bmw m2 related news, gallery and technical articles. While the m2 may be the entrylevel m car, it is a genuine mbuilt performance car and not one of the gussied up m sport package versions of other bmw models. Based on the rearwheeldrive 2series coupe, the m2s flared bodywork. The competition models performance gains may be marginal, but if you look beyond the numbers, the m2 remains the most exciting vehicle from a. Unlike other competition badged bmw m cars, this isnt merely a spicier version of the regular m2.
Driving the new bmw m2 may be the most fun you can have for 50 grand. The m2 competition arguably is bmws most entertaining vehicle for enthusiast drivers. I was wrong, and if fact the driving dynamics of this m2 are actually better in many ways. Share your favorite bmw m2 photos as well as engage in discussions with fellow bmw m2 owners on our message board. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The enlarged air inlets in the front apron signal the concentrated power of the new 410 hp biturbo inline 6cylinder petrol engine. May 04, 2020 recently, we declared the porsche 718 siblings as close to modern sports car perfection as weve ever driven. The existence of the manual shows this cars character. May 08, 2017 the 2017 bmw m2 is the hot version of the tiny 2 series. For general information regarding safety recalls, please call the bmw recall hotline at 800 5257417. Insiders suggest bmw will use a detuned version of the s55 turbocharged 3. With 362 hp and 369 lb ft of twist, the m2 is capable of putting a grin on nearly anyones face. This week i am behind the wheel of one of the hottest sports cars on the market, the bmw m2 coupe.
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