bmw s last rear drive hero is now getting awdThe 2027 BMW M2 with M xDrive gives the compact M coupe a second drivetrain option, joining the existing rear-wheel-drive model.It keeps the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, rated at 473 horsepower, but now sends power to both axles through BMW's rear-biased M xDrive system.Most of the time, the car still behaves like a rear-drive M2. BMW says power is sent to the rear wheels during normal driving, with the front axle brought in only when extra traction is needed. The system uses an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case, along with a model-specific control unit and integrated wheel-slip management.bmw s last rear drive hero is now getting awdThe rear axle still uses BMW's Active M Differential, so the M2 xDrive retains torque-vectoring ability at the back. For drivers who still want the car to rotate like a traditional M car, BMW includes a rear-wheel-drive mode with stability control switched off.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe tradeoff is the transmission. Unlike the rear-drive M2, the xDrive model will not be offered with a six-speed manual. It comes exclusively with BMW's eight-speed automatic.The added traction improves acceleration. BMW claims the M2 xDrive reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, three-tenths quicker than the rear-drive version. The run to 124 mph takes 12.5 seconds. Top speed is 155 mph, or 177 mph with the optional M Driver's Package.bmw s last rear drive hero is now getting awdThe xDrive model gets staggered wheels as standard, with 19-inch wheels up front and 20-inch wheels at the rear. Track-focused tires will be available. BMW is also introducing Borusan Turkish Blue paint on the M2 for the first time with this version.Production begins in Mexico in August 2026. Pricing has not been announced, but the all-wheel-drive model is expected to cost more than the rear-drive M2, which starts at $69,550.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.
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