2027 bmw m2 adds all wheel drive optionBMW is expanding the M2 lineup with a new all-wheel-drive variant. The 2027 BMW M2 with M xDrive marks the first time BMW's compact performance coupe will be offered with the company's M xDrive system, pairing all-wheel drive with the M2's 473-horsepower turbocharged inline-six engine.The M xDrive system uses an electronically controlled transfer case to distribute power between the front and rear axles as conditions require. Under normal driving, power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels. When additional traction is needed, the system can direct power to the front axle. It works alongside BMW's Active M Differential, which manages power delivery between the rear wheels.2027 bmw m2 adds all wheel drive optionBMW says the system improves traction, stability, and acceleration while maintaining the rear-drive character the M2 is known for. Drivers can also adjust the all-wheel-drive system through the M Setup menu. A selectable 2WD mode is available with stability control turned off, sending power only to the rear wheels.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe M2 with M xDrive comes standard with an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission and staggered wheel sizes, measuring 19 inches in front and 20 inches in the rear. Buyers can also opt for track-focused tires. Braking duties are handled by M Compound brakes featuring six-piston front calipers and single-piston rear calipers.2027 bmw m2 adds all wheel drive optionAdding all-wheel drive improves straight-line performance. BMW says the M2 with M xDrive can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds quicker than the rear-wheel-drive version. Using BMW's one-foot rollout method, that figure drops to 3.3 seconds. The car reaches 124 mph from a standstill in 12.8 seconds, or 12.5 seconds with rollout. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph, increasing to 177 mph with the optional M Driver's Package.The All Wheel Drive system does add weight though, with the car now tipping the scales just under 4,000 pounds.BMW is also introducing a new color option for the M2. BMW Individual Borusan Turkish Blue will be available on the model for the first time. In total, customers can choose from five metallic colors, three non-metallic colors, and six BMW Individual finishes.2027 bmw m2 adds all wheel drive optionThe M2 was BMW M's best-selling performance model in 2025. Production of the new M2 with M xDrive will begin in August 2026 at BMW Group's San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico, with market launch scheduled for late summer 2026.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.2027 bmw m2 adds all wheel drive option