The new BMW M2: with 460 "horses" from the in-line six of the M4 and a 14.9-inch screen
The new BMW M2 offers the typical M dynamics in a particularly concentrated form. With its in-line six-cylinder engine with an output of 338 kW/460 hp, the optional six-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive, the second generation of the compact High Performance car provides pure driving pleasure. The debut of the new BMW M2 is another highlight in the model offensive in the jubilee 50th year of the foundation of BMW M GmbH, with which the entry into the world of their High Performance cars becomes even more attractive Placute frana Ferodo pret.
The M2 continues the tradition of outstanding compact sports models established in 1973 with the BMW 2002 turbo. At the same time, it continues the success story of its predecessor, of which more than 60,000 copies have been sold worldwide. The global market launch of the new BMW M2 will begin in April 2023. It will be produced alongside the new BMW 2 Series Coupé at the BMW Group plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Its wheelbase is 110 mm shorter and the external length 214 mm shorter than the models in the BMW M4 Coupé family. At the same time, the width and footprint of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé have been significantly increased. At the front of the car, BMW's large, frameless kidney grille with horizontal slats and triple lower air intakes with almost rectangular contours provide a typical M look.
The variant of the in-line six-cylinder engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, developed for the compact High-Performance, features a high-revving concept. The three-liter unit differs in a few small details from the engine of the BMW M3/BMW M4 model family and excites with spontaneous reactions, high agility and linear power development up to the maximum load modes. With its maximum output of 338 kW/460 hp. the drivetrain of the new BMW M2 outperforms the predecessor's base engine by 66 kW/90 hp. The maximum torque of 550 Nm is available between 2,650 and 5,870 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels as standard via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, and Power is sent to the rear wheels as standard via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, and a six-speed manual gearbox is available as an option.
Agility, dynamics and precision are also enhanced by the high torsional resistance of the body structure and the linkage of the suspension with model-specific reinforcements. Both the front suspension with double wishbones and spring strut, as well as the five-link structure at the rear, feature M-specific kinematics. The standard equipment of the new BMW M2 includes Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers and M Servotronic steering with variable gear ratio.
The new BMW M2 has a driver-oriented cockpit, which in addition to M-specific display indications, controls and setup settings also includes an advanced BMW Curved Display. Driving information, including Shift Lights with new graphics, is displayed on the 12.3-inch info display. Among other things, the 14.9-inch Control Display can display M-specific Widgets for vehicle setup and tire condition.
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