The M2 made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in January 2016 after first appearing in Need for Speed: No Limits in November 2015. The M2 was only offered as a rear-wheel drive coupe when production started in October 2015 and the first deliveries were made in early 2016. The 3.0-liter N55B30T0 straight-six engine that powers the M2 is turbocharged and has a rating of 272 kW (365 horsepower) at 6,500 rpm and 465 Nm (343 lbft) between 1,450 and 4,750 rpm. An overboost mode can momentarily raise torque to 500 Nm (369 lbft). The M2 weighs 5 kg (11 lb) less thanks to lighter front and rear suspension parts made of aluminum and strengthened pistons. A 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission are both options for the M2. 0-100 km/h acceleration times for vehicles with manual transmissions are 4.5 seconds, whereas they are 4.3 seconds for vehicles with 7-speed dual clutch transmissions. The maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph), however with the optional M Driver’s package, it may be increased to 270 km/h (168 mph). Throughout the 2016 MotoGP season, the M2 served as a safety car.
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Performance – Engine, Transmission, and Other
A twin-turbo inline-six will power the new M2, but it should be more potent than the current model, which had a 3.0-liter with 405 horsepower on the Competition edition. If we had to hazard an estimate, we’d think the new engine will produce around mid-400 horsepower. Either a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic will power the new M2’s rear wheels. Naturally, it wouldn’t be a M vehicle without a specifically adjusted suspension and other chassis upgrades that make it the 2-series model that circles a racetrack the fastest. In Austria, we got the opportunity to test drive a prototype M2, but regrettably, the weather prevented us from doing so. We’ll update this article with our driving observations and further powertrain information whenever we have another opportunity to drive the M2.
For the welfare of itself, too much power?
The BMW M2 Competition is a rather powerful vehicle, even in stock form. With a 3.0-liter inline-six engine under the hood producing 405 horsepower (302 kilowatts), it has a top speed of 155 mph and can accelerate from a stop to 60 mph (0-96 km/h) in under 4.2 seconds (250 kph). However, the vehicle is already capable of doing that.
The S55 engine from BMW powers the M2 Competition and can manage astounding power levels when used properly. The model you can see in the video above is producing 850 horsepower (600 kW), which is almost twice as much power as it did at the factory thanks to multiple hardware upgrades and new software. The HC-Performance crew completed it, and this video demonstrates its full potential.
The driver of this customized M2 Competition unleashes the wrath of the hot hatch along an open stretch of the Autobahn, reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 kph). And it is absolutely amazing how quickly the car accelerates from 50 mph (80 kph).
But there’s something we should mention. Even though the car is traveling at an incredible rate of speed, it seems to be bouncing and sliding sideways. According to the video, it appears to be unstable at times and even dangerous to drive; possibly some additional suspension adjustments would be a big improvement over how it is now.
Nevertheless, this is unquestionably one of the fastest BMWs we’ve seen on the Autobahn in recent months. Assuming it makes it through the grueling Autobahn runs, it will be quite interesting to see how this M2 Competition performs on the drag strip.
The New BMW M2’s Engine: The Many Reasons We Adore It
The S58 engine from the German automaker is at the heart of the modifications made to the most recent BMW M2. The 3.0-liter, six-cylinder twin-turbo engine first appeared in the X3 M and X4 M, and it was more recently added to the new M3 and M4. It will swap out the venerable S55 engine seen in the M2 Competition and M2 CS as well as the long-running N55 unit that was first installed in the current M2 in 2009.
A revamped crankcase design, a longer stroke, a revised cylinder head, and a more dependable induction system—which uses two mono-scroll turbochargers instead of the single turbocharger of the engine it replaces—are crucial components of the S58 engine. It also has a gasoline particulate filter, similar to the previous S55 engine.
According to Autocar, the new inline engine, which will be modified to comply with Euro 7 emission laws, will be made available in two states of tune, following the latest M3 and M4 models, both of which have a redline of 7,200 rpm. Unfortunately, the higher-output Competition model is probably only currently accessible in the UK, which is bad news for US readers.
Although the M2’s engine is still being kept under wraps, ordinary M2 models are expected to have up to 410 horsepower, and the replacement for the current M2 Competition is expected to have up to 430 horsepower. It appears that a slight increase in torque is intended to go along with the increase in power.
It is difficult not to adore the forthcoming M2’s engine with such fantastic engine output stats and new features. However, this car has other features that are just stunning.
THE PERFORMANCE IMPROVED.
The brand-new BMW M2 Competition engine produces excellent performance numbers with 410 hp of pure power and 550 Nm of torque. How were these impressive numbers produced? There are two MonoScroll turbochargers powering the brand-new BMW M2 Competition engine. As a result, the 3-litre inline 6-cylinder engine delivers performance on par with a V8 engine while using less fuel. Drivers will see an 11% improvement in performance with an extra 40 horsepower.
Are the engines in the M2 and M3 the same?
The 2019 BMW M2 Competition and the M3/M4 have the same powertrain.
With exciting news, BMW recently debuted the 2019 M2 Competition. It is propelled by its larger brother’s M3/M4 engine.
The quickest BMW M is which?
Performance Models from the M Series In reality, the M5 from the current M Series holds the distinction of being the quickest BMW. M2 Competition Coupe for 2019: 4.0 seconds from 0 to 60 mph
Is the N55 engine in the M2 present?
The new BMW M2 Competition’s engine is the big news. A detuned version of the M3/M4 engine replaces the standard M2’s in the recently unveiled version of the smallest M vehicle, and while it produces more power and torque, it wasn’t the decision-making factor for BMW. In fact, the new engine will enable the M2 to adhere to forthcoming European pollution standards.
According to Car and Driver, major reengineering would have been necessary to make the 365-hp straight-six in the outgoing M2 compliant with Europe’s tighter rules. the less complex option? Replace it with the 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight six found in the contemporary M3 and M4. It’s a pleasant coincidence that this engine produces 40 more horsepower and 63 more lb-ft of torque than the standard M2.
A variation of BMW’s 2009-released N55 turbocharged straight-six engine powers the basic M2. One of the few BMW models currently using the N55 rather than the new B58 3.0-liter six that made its debut in the 340i back in 2016, the M2 will be replaced by the 405-hp M2 Competition when it enters dealerships as a 2019 model. The harsher Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), which basically bans the N55 from the M2 in its current form, is being adopted in Europe this year for emissions and fuel economy testing.
Based on the N55, the S55 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six that powers the M3 and M4 has undergone significant reengineering. According to Motoring Research, BMW recently modified the S55 to comply with WLTP requirements so that it could keep utilizing the engine in M applications. Due to the upcoming release of the new 3-Series and the 2- and 4-Series, manufacture of the current M3 will shortly come to an end. BMW plans to sell some M vehicles in the interim though.
BMW decided that it would be simpler (and probably less expensive) to merely rebuild the S55 and utilize it in the M2 and M4 rather than having to overhaul two engines—the N55 from the M2 and the S55 from the M4. As a result, BMW may continue to sell both vehicles while appeasing European regulators.
Because BMW gets a car it can actually sell and aficionados get a more potent M2 with a real M engine, it looks like a win-win situation.
Is the M2 a true M vehicle?
The BMW M2 was an authentic M vehicle. However, a few years prior to the M2, BMW introduced the 1 Series M Coupe, which was extremely similar to the M2. The 1 Series M Coupe was the 1 Series Coupe’s performance variant, but it wasn’t officially recognized as a M vehicle.
The 340 HP engine in the 1 Series M Coupe had a turbocharger and improved direct injection, and it was sold under the BMW M Performance name. Only 2,700 copies of the 1 Series M Coupe were produced in the entire world. This gave the sports coupe its strength and rarity among BMW enthusiasts worldwide.
The M240i: A genuine M vehicle?
I salute you if you’re thinking about purchasing one of them. But the child who is currently about 12 is also the target audience for this review. The M240i will make a fantastic used vehicle.
Wait for the M2 if the true M version is indeed required. However, you’d be missing out on a vehicle that offers the same performance as the M from the previous year in a considerably more complete package.