At the 2018 Beijing Auto Show, the BMW M2 Competition made its debut as the more potent version of the normal M2 Coupe. Production first started in July 2018 and was completed in early 2019.
The BMW M GmbH S55 engine, a high-performance variation of the N55 engine that was detuned from its use in the F80 M3 and F82 M4, is used in the M2 Competition. Europe chose the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure as the official method to assess vehicle pollutants, which meant that the regular M2’s N55 engine no longer complied with European emission rules, leading to the decision to use the S55 engine.
The S55 engine has a closed-deck engine block, a lightweight crankshaft, different crankshaft bearings, strengthened pistons and rods, different springs and valve material, twin turbos, twin fuel pumps, active exhaust, a revised cooling system, and intercoolers. These features set it apart from the N55 engine found in the standard M2.
The engine also has a revised oil delivery system, updated cooling system, and components from the BMW M4 Competition Package for the electronic locking differential. In some nations of the European Union, it also has a gasoline particle filter to cut pollution. The S55 generates 30 kW (40 hp) and 85 Nm (63 lbft) more than the normal M2, giving it a greater and more consistent power output of 302 kW (405 hp) between 5,250 and 7,000 rpm and 550 Nm (406 lbft) at 2,350-5,200 rpm. Vehicles with a six-speed manual transmission accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while models with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission accelerate in 4.2 seconds. The M Driver’s package can increase the top speed from the electronically limited 250 km/h (155 mph) to 280 km/h (174 mph), which is 10 km/h (6 mph) faster than the M2’s top speed.
The M2 Competition has larger kidney grilles, optional larger brake discs that measure 400 mm (15.7 in) in the front axle with 6 piston calipers and 380 mm (15.0 in) in the rear axle with 4 piston calipers, as well as the standard carbon-fibre reinforced plastic strut bar found in all models equipped with the S55 engine. The M2 Competition weighs 75 kg (165 lb) more than the original M2, which had 1,550 kg (3,417 lb) for manual transmission models and 1,575 kg (3,472 lb) for dual-clutch gearbox models due to the engine and cooling system that were taken from the F82 M4.
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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.
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.
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.
Engines
The M2 has just one engine, but it’s a good one. The Competition’s straight-six engine, which replaces the M135i-derived unit in the original M2 Coupe, is a derivative of the 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six seen in the M3 and M4. With 404 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque, the M2 can reach an electronically capped high speed of 155 mph and accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in under 4.4 seconds (4.2 seconds for the DCT model).
The six-cylinder engine’s progressive delivery makes up for its overall lack of oomph compared to its larger cousins. It is simpler to take advantage of the M2’s balanced and exciting handling because there isn’t the same abrupt burst of turbocharged power as in the larger M vehicles.
Top ten distinctions between a used M2 Coupe and an M2 Competition
1. Motors. A straight-six turbocharged 3.0 liter engine with 272 kW and 465 Nm of torque was used in the M2 Coupe. The 3.0 liter turbocharged straight-six used in the M2 Competition produces 302 kW and up to 550 Nm of torque when over-boosted.
2. The interior of the M2 Coupe is largely conventional but features M accents such a sports steering wheel, sports seats, and distinctive M blue stitching. More outgoing carbon-fibre accents can be found on the console and dashboard of the M2 Competition.
3. The instrument cluster on the M2 Competition has been updated, and the black background has a fresh look.
4. The M2 Coupe has 10-spoke, 19-inch wheels with two spokes coupled in a row of five. The 19-inch forged wheels on the M2 Competition have a more aggressive cross-spoke spoke pattern and come in either silver or black.
5. The M2 Competition includes larger brake discs and callipers with a grey paint job. The callipers on the M2 Coupe are smaller and coloured red.
6. The kidney grille of the M2 Competition is larger and gloss-black finished compared to the M2 Coupe’s slightly more traditional grille. For added engine cooling, the bumper area of the Competition has larger inlets.
7. The M2 Competition’s engine compartment can be distinguished by a unique carbon-fibre chassis brace that surrounds the front portion of the engine.
8. The M2 Competition has changed its back axle placement and features a stronger suspension setup.
9. The M2 Competition accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,3 seconds as opposed to 4,2 seconds for the M2 Coupe, despite having a power boost of about 30 kW. With the Special M Driver’s Package, the M2 Coupe can reach a high speed of 270 km/h, while the M2 Competition can reach a top speed of 280 km/h when bought with the M Driver’s Package.
10. The boot lid and the door-sill embellishers of the M2 Competition sport “Competition” badges.
Does the M2 competition’s engine match the M3’s?
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)
Does the M2’s engine overlap with that of the M2 rival?
The old S55 engine from the BMW M4, which is no longer functional, is actually the one in the M2 Comp. Oddly, the BMW M140i, a vehicle that is older than the M2 Competition, has a brand-new engine, the BMW B58, which also powers modern vehicles like the M340i and X3 M40i.
M2 Competition: Supercar or not?
Both the BMW M2 and M4 are priced at Rs. 81.80 Lakh. There is only one gasoline type available for the 2979 cc engine in the BMW M2: There is only one fuel type available for the 2979 cc engine in the BMW M4: petrol. Petrol. M2 offers 9.4 kilometers per liter of fuel.
Is the M2 and M4 engines identical?
reliability of N55 Despite widespread assumptions to the contrary, the BMW N55 engine is actually a quite reliable one. In no particular order, the valve cover and gasket, water pump, oil filter housing gasket, and VANOS solenoids are the four most frequent issues with the N55.
M2 or M3—which is superior?
The M2 CS is now BMW’s smallest super-fast sports car and comes with updated styling as well. The vehicle has an inline-six turbocharged engine that produces 444 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque.
Is the M2 a true M vehicle?
It has two turbos. While the single turbo N55 in the M2 produces a very respectable 272kW (370PS) and 465Nm, its counterpart in the Competition produces even more. The M2 now has two turbos to produce 302kW (410PS) and 550Nm, seemingly ripped directly from an M4
The M2 has two turbos.
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. Although it wasn’t recognized as an official M vehicle, the 1 Series M Coupe was the 1 Series Coupe’s performance variant.
Are N55 engines reliable?
beginning in March of 2010 all vehicles had N55 drivetrains. The best way to identify a N55 without opening the hood is probably to ask if it has a DCT. N54 if it is an automobile
M2 N55 has two turbos?
As you can see, the B58 is finally starting to make progress. Up to 5800 RPM, it produces a huge amount more power than the S55, and at 2500 RPM, it produces over 100 HP more. The only speed range where the S55 is currently outperforming the B58 is between 6000 and 6600RPM, and even then, only by a maximum of 17hp.
Which vehicle has B58?
On paper, the B58 should be as strong and durable as, if not better than, the N54. However, without a newer turbo, the single turbo will probably limit its potential (s)
The B58 is there on the M2?
The 2019 BMW M2 Competition and the M3/M4 have the same powertrain.
With exciting news, BMW recently debuted the 2019 M2 Competition. The M3/M4 engine from its larger sibling powers it. The S55’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo online-six engine produces 405 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque.
B58 has two turbos?
With the exception of the radiator problem, the B58 has shown itself to be largely reliable, with very few instances of crank sensor and VANOS actuator problems being documented on this site. Anecdotally, N55 is more trustworthy
Is the B58 superior to the S55?
Engines. A straight-six turbocharged 3.0 liter engine with 272 kW and 465 Nm of torque was used in the M2 Coupe. The 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six used in the M2 Competition produces 302 kW and up to 550 Nm of torque when overboosted.