BMW’s compact M car will get the engine from the M3 Competition and be the last non-electrified BMW M model

new bmw m2 to use 453bhp m3 competition engine

The upcoming M2 will be the last M car to use purely internal combustion and it’s set to go out with a bang by using the same engine found in the Competition versions of the M3 and M4. BMW will reveal the new M2 in full on 11 October.

According to an BMW Group dealer image found on Bimmerpost, the M2, codenamed G87, will receive an S58T engine. It’s a 3.0-litre, twin-turbocharged six-cylinder used by the M3 and M4 Competition models, the non-Competition models that aren’t sold in the UK use the lower-powered S58O engines.

The image also showed the M2’s power figure being 453bhp. The engine in the M3 Competition produces 503bhp so this would leave plenty of room for a more hardcore version in the same fold as the outgoing M2 CS.

We already have a good idea as to how the new M2 will look as it’s been spied plenty of times ahead of its unveiling. We’ve recently seen it in uncamouflaged form in a darkened studio, confirming previous design details seen on test cars and in leaked pictures on social media.

The rear lights look unchanged from the standard 2 Series, but there are some big differences in the bumper with two vertical indents for the rear reflectors (similar to the outgoing M2) and a large cut out at the bottom for a rear diffuser. BMW M’s trademark quad-exit exhaust tips will make a return on the M2 as well. It looks like the launch colour chosen for the M2 is Yas Marina Blue – a hue first seen on the F80 M3.

BMW M2 spy shots

We saw action shots of the new M2 earlier in 2022, in which the car was photographed from all angles at the famous Nurburgring circuit in Germany. As our spy pictures showed, a disguised version of the near production-ready high-performance flagship had been testing at the fearsome 12.9-mile long circuit.

Due to hit showrooms this year, just in time for BMW’s 50th anniversary of its M division, the new M2 will be based on the recently launched 2 Series Coupe. To reflect its focus on performance, the car gets an aggressive new look.

new bmw m2 to use 453bhp m3 competition engine

At the front, there’s a new bumper with a lower splitter and more vents, while the rear end gets an enormous diffuser complete with BMW M’s trademark quad-exit exhaust tips. The side skirts are also lower and there’s a new ducktail spoiler on the bootlid. There’s a wide stance set off with larger wheels than the M240i, while it’s likely that the new M2 will have even wider wheel arches than its predecessor.

The outgoing BMW M2 remains one of the most exciting compact sports cars, while the recent CS version has taken the manual, rear-wheel drive, straight-six formula to another level – although the extra cost is hard to swallow. However, the good news for BMW M purists is that the new one is likely to retain all of the old car’s key attributes, but deliver even more performance.

The previous-generation M2 was a key model for BMW’s M division. Back in 2018, the brand labelled the car as its “strongest growth driver,” so the success of this new model is vital, even though the firm’s portfolio has since expanded to include more popular performance vehicles, such as SUVs and even electric cars.

new bmw m2 to use 453bhp m3 competition engine

BMW’s latest M2 prototype isn’t wearing the heavy body cladding of our previously snapped test cars, which gives us a detailed look at the cosmetic tweaks the company’s performance arm have made to the flagship model’s design.

Up front, there’s a new bumper with a lower splitter and more vents, while the rear end gets an enormous diffuser complete with BMW M’s trademark quad-exit exhaust tips. The side skirts are also lower and there’s a new ducktail spoiler on the bootlid.

New 2022 BMW M2: platform and powertrain

BMW’s next M2 will take advantage of the fresh platform found under the new 2 Series coupe, which was derived from that of the 3 Series. However, there’ll be significant changes over the powertrains and chassis in the standard 2 Series.

Like the rest of BMW’s M line-up, the M2 will be offered with two power outputs, both with 3.0-litre, twin-turbocharged straight-sixes – there’ll be a standard variant at the entry-level and a more potent Competition option acting as the flagship.

The standard car’s 453bhp output should give the M2 enough grunt to compete with the current crop of hyper hatches from Audi and Mercedes. The new Audi RS 3 has a 395bhp turbocharged 2.5-litre five-pot petrol engine, while the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S offers 415bhp.

However, unlike those cars (and indeed the lower-rung M240i), BMW is expected to keep the M2 rear-wheel-drive only, rather than adopting the rear-biased four-wheel-drive system from the new M3 and M4. Purists will also be glad to hear that a six-speed manual gearbox will also be available alongside the usual eight-speed, dual-clutch paddle-shift automatic.

new bmw m2 to use 453bhp m3 competition engine

To control the extra power, BMW will make a few changes to the platform. The firm engineers will widen the coupe’s track, add some extra braces to reduce chassis flex, bolt on some larger brakes and fit an M Sport rear differential as standard.

The suspension will be upgraded, too – and the brand’s engineers have two options to pick from here. Choices include the firm’s stroke-dependent mechanical dampers, tuned to match the M2’s stiffer and wider chassis, or M Sport adaptive electromechanical dampers.

New 2022 BMW M2: interior design

As well as gaining a new exterior design compared to the M240i, BMW will alter the M2’s interior design to distance the car from its more mainstream sibling.

new bmw m2 to use 453bhp m3 competition engine

Our spy photographers have also seen inside the new M2, revealing that BMW will equip the coupe with its latest Curved Display iDrive set-up. That means the digital instruments and infotainment screen are joined together in one seamless display.

The rest of the cabin will get BMW’s classic M division touches, such as supportive bucket seats and a new sports steering wheel with two bright red M mode buttons, allowing the driver to quickly switch between two individually configured vehicle set-ups.

New 2022 BMW M2: prices and competitors

With the new M2 not launching until 11 October, the car might not reach UK showrooms until the beginning of 2023, so pricing details still haven’t been confirmed.

Despite this, prices for the M2 Competition (which could be the only model we’ll get here in Britain) are expected to start from around £60,000. That means the coupe will be able to compete with sports coupes such as the Porsche Cayman, as well as the new Audi RS 3 hyper hatch.

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