The M2 is a high-performance variant of the BMW 2 Series created by BMW M GmbH, the company’s motorsport branch. The first generation M2 was launched as the entry-level M car when the 2 Series replaced the 1 Series coupes and convertibles. If you are looking for a luxury car that does not compromise on performance, then the BMW M2 is perfect for you. So, here is everything you need to know about the coupe:

About BMW
The company Bayerische Motoren Werke AG manufactures and sells cars and motorbikes. Automobiles, motorcycles, financial services, and other entities make up its four business segments. Under the names BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce, the Automotive division develops, produces, assembles, and sells cars and off-road vehicles, as well as spare parts and accessories. The company was established on March 6th, 1916, and it is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Engine and performance
The BMW S58 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that powers the M2 generates a monstrous 453 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. The horsepower is less than cars in the 4 Series, but it still produces the same amount of torque. Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the M2 model has a rear-wheel drive system. With the optional eight-speed automatic transmission, the car can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds. The standard six-speed manual transmission, on the other hand, will take somewhat longer, about 4.1 seconds. The coupe’s incredibly sporty gear shifts, direct engine connection, and ability to perform multiple downshifts to the lowest available gear establish the right foundation for immediate acceleration.

Interiors
The interior comes with M Sport Seats with more assertive side bolsters embroidered in perforated Vernasca leather in either black or cognac and highlighted with LED M insignia. You can get the M Carbon bucket seats in the optional Carbon Package are 24 pounds lighter than the standard M Sport Seats while retaining features such as Merino leather, electronic adjustability, heated seats, and an illuminated BMW M2 logo. The glass moonroof is replaced by a lighter carbon roof as part of the Carbon Package. You get carbon interior trim in the cabin along with carbon shift paddles for models with the automatic transmission when you opt for the Carbon Package.

Technology
Drivers can access all the details they need on a digital monolith of a screen. The BMW M2’s iDrive 8 infotainment system now has a larger 14.9-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch customizable gauge display behind the steering wheel. You also get navigation, a head-up display, and 5G connectivity.

Handling
The tiny size, short wheelbase, nearly perfectly balanced 50:50 weight distribution, and sophisticated chassis technology of the BMW M2 produce precisely controllable handling. The car’s agility, dynamism, and precision benefit from the exceptional torsional stiffness due to the body structure and chassis mountings, aided by bespoke bracing. The BMW M2 comes standard with adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers, variable ratio M Servotronic steering, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic Mode, and strong M Compound brakes with six-piston fixed-caliper front brakes and single-piston floating-caliper rear brakes. The integrated brake system offers the driver two pedal feel settings.

Safety
The BMW M2 comes with standard features like automated emergency braking, park distance control, dynamic cruise control, front collision warning with brake intervention, and lane departure warning. However, if you want additional advanced technology, such as a stop-and-go capability for cruise control, you can get it for a fee by selecting the eight-speed automatic transmission.

The launch of the BMW M2 is another highlight event for the brand that commemorates BMW M GmbH’s 50th anniversary.