It's been a long time coming, but the day has arrived when the latest iteration of BMW's popular M2 coupe has finally been unveiled.
The model is a continuation of the brand's traditional sports coupe that began in 1973 with the arrival of the 2002 turbo and builds on the success of its predecessor, which notched up nearly 60 000 sales worldwide.
The M2 is made distinct from the M240i with a redesigned bumper, frameless kidney grill, spoiler lip on the boot lid, and two pairs of exhaust tailpipes. In terms of wheels, BMW opted for dual sizes, with the M2 wearing 19-inch light-alloy wheels at the front and beefier 20-inch ones at the rear. There's also a total of five exterior paint finishes on offer.
Power and performance
Engine: Turbocharged straight-six 3.0-litre
Transmission: Eight-speed M Steptronic (standard) or six-speed manual (optional)
Power: 338kW and 550Nm
0-100km/h: 4.1-seconds (automatic) and 4.3-seconds (manual)
Top speed: 250km/h and 285km/h (with the optional M Driver’s Package)
Weight: 1 730kg (manual) and 1 754kg (automatic)
The interior is decked with a 12.3-inch info display and a 14.9-inch curved display, complete with the latest-generation iDrive system. Smartphone integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is also included. Sport seats come as standard, while lightweight M Carbon bucket seats are also available as an optional extra.
Standard comfort and safety features include three-zone automatic climate control, BMW Live Cockpit Plus complete with BMW Maps navigation system, Front Collision Warning, Speed Limit Display, Lane Departure Warning, and Park Distance Control.
The driver also has a choice of various driver modes (Road, Sport, and Track). At the same time, a setup button on the centre console provides direct access to the settings options for the engine, chassis, steering, braking system, and M Traction Control, as well as the Gear Shift Assistant if fitted.
Optional extras
Take a closer look at the new BMW M2:
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It will be built at BMW's San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico.
For those wondering about local availability, the M2 will be arriving in South Africa in the 2nd quarter of 2023.
Now that you've got the knowledge, it's time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android), and don't forget to use your location settings to find local service information close to home.
The model is a continuation of the brand's traditional sports coupe that began in 1973 with the arrival of the 2002 turbo and builds on the success of its predecessor, which notched up nearly 60 000 sales worldwide.
The M2 is made distinct from the M240i with a redesigned bumper, frameless kidney grill, spoiler lip on the boot lid, and two pairs of exhaust tailpipes. In terms of wheels, BMW opted for dual sizes, with the M2 wearing 19-inch light-alloy wheels at the front and beefier 20-inch ones at the rear. There's also a total of five exterior paint finishes on offer.
Power and performance
Engine: Turbocharged straight-six 3.0-litre
Transmission: Eight-speed M Steptronic (standard) or six-speed manual (optional)
Power: 338kW and 550Nm
0-100km/h: 4.1-seconds (automatic) and 4.3-seconds (manual)
Top speed: 250km/h and 285km/h (with the optional M Driver’s Package)
Weight: 1 730kg (manual) and 1 754kg (automatic)
The interior is decked with a 12.3-inch info display and a 14.9-inch curved display, complete with the latest-generation iDrive system. Smartphone integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is also included. Sport seats come as standard, while lightweight M Carbon bucket seats are also available as an optional extra.
Standard comfort and safety features include three-zone automatic climate control, BMW Live Cockpit Plus complete with BMW Maps navigation system, Front Collision Warning, Speed Limit Display, Lane Departure Warning, and Park Distance Control.
The driver also has a choice of various driver modes (Road, Sport, and Track). At the same time, a setup button on the centre console provides direct access to the settings options for the engine, chassis, steering, braking system, and M Traction Control, as well as the Gear Shift Assistant if fitted.
Optional extras
- M Race Track Package (M Carbon roof, M Carbon bucket seats, interior trim strips in Carbon Fibre finish, and track tyres)
- The Driving Assistant
- Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
- Parking Assistant, including Reversing Assistant
- BMW Head-Up Display
Take a closer look at the new BMW M2:
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It will be built at BMW's San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico.
For those wondering about local availability, the M2 will be arriving in South Africa in the 2nd quarter of 2023.
Now that you've got the knowledge, it's time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android), and don't forget to use your location settings to find local service information close to home.
