Will there be a 2023 BMW M2 competition?
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BMW's M division has been on a roll lately, introducing new generations of the M3 and M4 that have available all-wheel drive, multiple mid-range models like the new M240i, and even debuting the XM, the first standalone M car since the 1970s. Now BMW has debuted the 2023 M2, the second generation of the M brand's entry-level sports coupe based on the 2 Series. Show
Thanks to a series of low-quality leaks, we've already been privy to the M2's controversial looks, but I think its design is actually pretty cool and certainly looks better in these official images. Like the 2 Series, it's based on the new M2 has a boxier design with super wide fenders that remind me of a 1980s rally car -- BMW says it's 0.6 inches wider overall than the old M2 and has a 1.5-inch-wider front track. Its kidney grilles are still fairly small and appear molded into the bodywork, with large rectangular lower intakes echoing the shapes. Thankfully, there aren't any fake vents on the front quarter panels or bumpers, and the vertical reflectors in the rear bumper are a nice way to integrate parking sensors. The new M2 is 0.6 inches wider than the old model. BMWThe M2 uses the same S58 turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine as the current BMW M3, just with a slightly less powerful tune. It puts out 453 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, an increase of 48 hp over the old M2 Competition, but 20 hp down versus the M3. Peak power comes in at 6,250 rpm while peak torque is achieved between 2,650 and 5,870 rpm, and the engine revs to a 7,200-rpm redline. A six-speed manual with rev-matching is standard but an eight-speed automatic is optional, with both transmissions sending power to the rear wheels. BMW says the M2 will hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds with the manual or 3.9 seconds with the automatic, and top speed is 155 mph as standard or 177 mph with the optional M Driver's Package. An active rear differential is standard, and drivers are able to select between 10 stages of the stability control. The M2 has a staggered wheel setup for the first time, with 19-inch wheels up front wearing 275/35 tires and 20-inch rear wheels with 285/30 tires. There are six-piston brake calipers with 15-inch discs up front and single-piston calipers with 14.6-inch brakes at the rear, and the M2 offers two settings for pedal feel. Other standard features include adaptive dampers, a variable steering ratio with two settings, and M-specific chassis bracing and suspension components. That curved display is standard. BMWThe M2's interior gets BMW's lovely new display that pairs a 12.3-inch gauge cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen in one curved housing, and the screens have a number of M-specific displays and performance pages. Like on the M3, the M2 has a built-in laptimer and drift analyzer. The door panels have illuminated trim panels that light up in the M colors, and leather sport seats are standard. The available Carbon Package adds a carbon-fiber roof, additional carbon trim and the same aggressive carbon bucket seats from the M3. Other options include adaptive LED headlights, a heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control and a head-up display. BMW's plant in Mexico will start pumping out the new M2 in a few months, with deliveries in the US commencing in the first quarter of 2023. It will start at $63,195, including a $995 destination charge, making the new M2 $3,300 more expensive than the old model but $10,600 cheaper than a 2023 M3.
14.10.2022 The new BMW M2 super-coupe has been revealed ahead of its 2023 release date.A genuine modern classic in the making, it is expected to be the final non-electrified BMW M-car – with all the resultant potential for cult car collectability that brings. The fast, focused new 2023 BMW M2 is the only six-cylinder car in its class, with rivals including the Porsche 718 Cayman S, Audi TT RS and Audi RS3, Alpine A110, Lotus Emira, Toyota GR Supra and the Mercedes-AMG A45 S. The new BMW M2 is all set to cause a sensation when it arrives in 2023. Prices for the new BMW M2 start from £61,495. BMW is accepting online orders for those keen to get one of the first in the UK. New BMW M2 price and release dateNew BMW M2 prices start from £61,495. This compares to around £58,000 for the Porsche 718 Cayman S and just over £60,000 for the Mercedes-AMG A45 S. The new BMW M2 is already open for online configuration, and BMW is accepting online orders for those keen to get one of the first in the UK. The new BMW M2’s UK release date is from May 2023. New BMW M2: exterior and interiorThe new BMW M2 has an unmissable appearance on the road. It builds on the powerful presence of its predecessor with an even more muscular look. Those buying or leasing a new 2023 BMW M2 will leave onlookers in no doubt they’ve chosen the most powerful BMW 2 Series Coupe on sale. It is a relatively compact car overall, measuring 4,575mm long and 1,403mm tall. However, at an ample 1,887mm wide, it is 16mm wider than the old BMW M2 - and a hefty 49mm wider than the regular BMW 2 Series Coupe at the front, and 44mm wider at the rear. The new BMW M2’s bulging, exaggerated wheelarches reveal this wide-track architecture, and give it a fantastic race-bred appearance on the road. The wide stance is emphasised by M-specific design features that include a unique horizontal frameless BMW kidney grille. There’s an M-specific three-section lower air intake with almost rectangular contours for maximum cooling; this also underlines the car’s width. It’s clearly differentiated from the BMW 2 Series Coupe, while the Adaptive LED headlights with dark inlays make it appear mean and moody. The new BMW M2 has an M Carbon roof as standard, complete with fully-exposed carbon fibre-reinforced plastic structure. It contrasts with the body colours and adds a race-bred feel, while the light weight also lowers the car’s centre of gravity. At the rear, the new BMW M2 has a substantial diffuser that incorporates the trademark BMW M quad exhaust tailpipes, two on each side. There’s a rear spoiler lip to boost downforce, and moody smoked rear lights to complement the LED headlights. Overall, it looks extremely powerful and exceedingly bespoke. Enhancing this further are exclusive M light alloy wheels that are finished in black as standard, or bi-colour as an option. They measure 19-inches at the front and 20-inches at the rear. Track-day specialists can choose optional track day tyres as part of the M Race Track Package. The new 2023 BMW M2 offers a choice of three exterior paint colours, two solid and three metallic. Alpine White is joined by a new Zandvoort Blue colour that’s exclusive to the new BMW M2. Sapphire Black, Brooklyn Grey and Toronto Red metallics are also offered. Inside, the new BMW M2 has standard M Sport seats in either Vernasca Black or Cognac leather. They have chunky side bolsters and detailing in BMW M colours (with matching M seatbelts boasting a woven stripe in BMW M colours). They’re electrically adjustable as standard and the integral head rests feature an illuminated M logo. Those buying or leasing a new BMW M2 can also option M Carbon bucket seats, with Merino leather and removable head restraints that allow the fitment of a multi-point harness. The M Carbon bucket seats are made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic and save 10.8kg over the regular M Sport seats. Standard equipment on the new BMW M2 is suitably high-end. It includes Harman Kardon surround sound audio, three-zone automatic climate control, acoustic glazing for the windscreen, rear-view camera plus front and rear parking sensors. The seats are heated too. The new BMW M2 features the BMW Curved Display, with a 12.3-inch driver information display boasting M-style content and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen. The BMW Live Cockpit Professional setup has cloud-based BMW Maps navigation, plus standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Meanwhile the BMW head-up display has M-specific readouts and graphics. New BMW M2: engines and gearboxesThe highlight of the new BMW M2 is its 3.0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder engine. It is virtually the same engine also used in the BMW M3 and BMW M4; here, it produces a whopping 460PS, which is an eyebrow-raising 90PS more than the outgoing BMW M2. The engine revs to a 7,200rpm maximum and delivers 550Nm of torque between a broad 2,650-5,870rpm rev range. With the standard eight-speed automatic gearbox, 0-62mph takes 4.1 seconds; tantalisingly, BMW will also offer a six-speed manual gearbox alternative. The M Steptronic automatic has a new-style selector lever and shift paddles on the steering wheel. Meanwhile, the six-speed manual has a ‘gear shift assistant’ which blips the accelerator during downshifts for slip-free operation (it will make the driver feel like a pro racer). The top speed of both is limited to 155mph, or 177mph with the optional M Driver’s Package. The rear-wheel drive 2023 BMW M2 has a standard Active M Differential. It delivers maximum traction along with race-bred balance in corners. There’s also M-specific body bracing which gives excellent rigidity for even more integrity and feedback during hard driving. Adaptive M suspension is standard, with electronically controlled dampers offering a choice of three settings, accessed through the M Setup menu. High-power M Compound brakes, with 380mm six-piston front discs, are also included; they have a red finish as standard, or an optional blue finish that features the BMW M logo. Fuel economy of up to 29.1mpg is attainable, for those few motorists who have the willpower to drive the new BMW M2 steadily. CO2 emissions start from 218g/km and stretch to 231g/km, according to gearbox choice and included options. Find a used BMW M2 for saleThe iconic BMW M2 has been on sale since 2017. Today, you can buy an early previous-generation model with around 50,000 miles on the clock for less than £30,000: as these cars still have the sonorous 3.0-litre straight-six turbo engine and wide-track styling, they are seriously tempting alternatives for those not in the market to buy or lease a new BMW M2.
Looking for more new car news?If a high-performance electric SUV is more your thing, why not check out all you need to know about the new Polestar 3 here at heycar? Other recent car news includes the 2022 Dacia Spring Electric and everything you need to know about the new Ineos Grenadier 4x4. The new BMW M2 doesn’t simply look the business, but will also sound brilliant. It has an M-specific exhaust system with electronically controlled flaps, plus a large silencer connected to a quarter of tuned tailpipes. The new BMW M2 has the makings of a real classic. Driving enthusiasts will be delighted to hear it has a perfect 50:50 weight distribution, which BMW says will deliver “precisely controllable, fingertip handling [for] pure driving pleasure”. The new 2023 BMW M2 has a top speed electronically limited to 155mph. Owners can choose the optional M Race Track package, which raises the top speed to 177mph (and includes carbon seats). Introducing the all-new BMW M2Cars the 2023 BMW M2 has to beatWhen can you order a 2023 M2?The new 2023 BMW M2 starts at $63,195, around $3,300 more than the previous generation M2. No competition or CS models are available yet, but BMW offers upgrades like a Carbon Fiber Package. Potential owners will be able to get their new 2023 BMW M2 coupe in April of 2023.
Will BMW make the M2 again?BMW will build the 2023 M2 at its plant in Mexico. Deliveries of the sports car are expected to begin at the beginning of 2023. Pricing for the M2 will start at $63,195 including destination, which makes it roughly $3,300 more expensive than the old M2.
How much is the BMW M2 2023?The 2023 BMW M2 is going to start at $62,200, which is about normal for an entry-level M car. However, this generation M2 is going to get quite expensive with options.
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The turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 produces 453 hp and 406 pound-feet of torque. BMW pairs it with a 6-speed manual transmission by default, but the automaker offers an optional 8-speed automatic transmission. The M2 is RWD; all-wheel drive is not available.
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