The new BMW M2 sings, a newborn coupe launched in India at a price of ₹1.03 crore

The compact two-door Sports Coupe is a more advanced version of the standard BMW 2 series. It features sportier design elements and eliminates most of the chrome found on the standard 2-series Gran Coupe.

BMW M2: Engine and performance

Under the hood of the new M2 is a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, inline petrol engine that produces 473 hp with a maximum torque of 550 Nm with a manual transmission or 600 Nm with an automatic transmission. It completes the 0-100 acceleration in 4 seconds with the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and in 4.2 seconds with the six-speed manual transmission. The torque curve is optimized for linear power delivery; maximum torque is available from 2,650 to 6,130 rpm, while peak power is reached at 6,250 rpm. Redline is set at 7,200 rpm.

The standard eight-speed automatic transmission has three modes (Efficient, Sport, Sport Plus). An optional six-speed manual with optimized gear ratios is also available. With the help of ‘Gear Shift Assist’, the manual M2 allows slip-free operation during downshifts. The car’s top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, and with the M Driver’s Package this speed can be increased to 285 km/h.

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BMW M2: Design

On the outside, BMW ditched the chrome grille and replaced it with a frameless grille with horizontal bars. Blacked-out exhaust pipes come as standard, while the BMW M2 logo at the front and rear is now available in black with a silver frame. The bold and muscular M-specific look is achieved by wide wheel arches and wide side skirts. There is also a diffuser at the rear of the car to improve the aerodynamics of the car. The BMW M2 features adaptive LED headlights and the optional M Carbon Roof is also available, which reduces the car’s center of gravity.

Inside the cabin, the sports coupe features a flat-bottomed M leather steering wheel with red center markers at the 12 o’clock position. The instrument cluster features the BMW Curved Display with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch central display. There is 390 liters of space in the trunk and the rear seats can be folded in a 40:20:40 ratio. Among other options for the vehicle, optional carbon seats with illuminated logos on the headrests are also available.

BMW M2: Features

The BMW M2 uses Adaptive M suspension to provide electronically controlled damping compensation performance and ride comfort. The M Sport differential increases traction, especially when cornering or where grip is poor. The staggered wheel setup includes 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels. Braking duties are handled by M high-performance compound brakes with calipers painted in blue or optional red.

BMW gave the vehicle a lightweight design, Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start-Stop function, electric power steering, differential and transfer case with optimized warm-up behavior and aerodynamics to increase fuel efficiency.

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BMW M2: Safety

Standard safety features of the German sports coupe include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Active M Differential. The vehicle has head and side airbags for the driver and front passenger as standard, as well as head airbags for the rear seats. It also features anti-lock braking (ABS) and M Dynamic Mode for controlled drifting during spirited driving.

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BMW M2: Color options

In addition to the non-metallic colors Alpine White and M Zandvoort Blue, the new M2 is also available in a variety of metallic shades such as Brooklyn Grey, Portimao Blue and Sao Paulo Yellow. Interior trim options include Vernasca leather and Merino leather, and further customization can be achieved with carbon fiber trim packages.

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First Publication Date: 29 November 2024 10:29 IST