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| BMW M2 Coupe |
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| BMW M2 Coupe |
With the lightweight aluminium front and rear axles from the BMW M3/M4 models, forged 19-inch aluminium wheels with mixed-size tyres, M Servotronic steering with two settings and suitably effective M compound brakes, the new BMW M2 Coupe has raised the bar once again in the compact high-performance sports car segment when it comes to driving dynamics. The electronically controlled Active M Differential, which optimises traction and directional stability, also plays a significant role here. And even greater driving pleasure is on the cards when the Dynamic Stability Control system's M Dynamic Mode (MDM) is activated. MDM allows wheel slip and therefore moderate, controlled drifts on the track.
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| BMW M2 Coupe |
The new BMW M2 Coupe comes with an extensive list of standard equipment in keeping with its performance-focused set-up. The seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) with Drivelogic, available as an option, changes gears with extraordinary speed but no interruption in the flow of power. A wide selection of driver assistance systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive is also available. The ConnectedDrive Services provide the basis for extensive vehicle connectivity, and this option also enables the use of innovative apps, which are integrated seamlessly into the car using BMW ConnectedDrive technology. For example, the GoPro app allows the driver to record fast laps of the track with a dashboard-mounted action camera, using the iDrive Controller and Control Display. Meanwhile, the driver's individual style at the wheel can be analysed as desired with the M Laptimer app. Information on speeds and braking points can be shared easily via e-mail or Facebook.
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| BMW M2 Coupe |
The new BMW M2 Coupe is not only the direct heir to the successful BMW 1-Series M Coupe, but also - in its underlying philosophy - a descendant of the original E30 BMW M3 and the BMW 2002 turbo. The latter caused a sensation over 40 years ago, embodying the commitment of what is now BMW M GmbH to outstanding dynamics, unbeatable agility and optimal car control.
Drivetrain
The six-cylinder engine under the bonnet of the new compact BMW M2 is in keeping with the finest BMW M tradition, ensuring unbeatable driving fun on the race track yet at the same time doing everything you need it to in everyday use. It promises an insatiable appetite for revs for a turbocharged engine, offers exceptionally linear power delivery across a broad rev range and raises pulses with its distinctive engine sound. Add to the mix outstanding torque, available across a wide rev band, and - thanks to innovative M TwinPower Turbo technology - rapid responses and excellent efficiency.
High revs and turbo power
With an output of 272 kW/370 hp at 6,500 rpm and maximum revs of 7,000 rpm, the three-litre straight-six engine in the new BMW M2 sends out a clear message in the high-performance compact sports car segment. (Fuel consumption combined, with six-speed manual gearbox: 8.5 l/100 km [33.2 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 199 g/km; with optional M Double Clutch transmission [M DCT]: 7.9 l/100 km [35.8 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 185 g/km). The engine's peak torque also leads the way in this segment; a full 465 Nm (343 lb-ft) is on tap between 1,400 and 5,560 rpm, with the overboost function raising this figure by 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) to 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) between 1,450 and 4,750 rpm.
With the optional M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) in place and Launch Control activated, the new BMW M2 Coupe completes the sprint from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds (4.5 s with the six-speed manual gearbox). The top speed of the new BMW M2 is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). If the M Driver's Package - which includes a BMW Driving Experience voucher for a track training course - is specified, this cut-off point doesn't arrive until 270 km/h (168 mph). The excellent efficiency of the M TwinPower Turbo engine which, needless to say, meets the EU6 exhaust standard, is backed up by fuel consumption figures of just 7.9 l/100 km [35.8 mpg imp] with M DCT and CO2 emissions of just 185 g/km.