2023 New BMW M2 G87 Coupé! First Look!

NEW GENERATION M2!! After all the leaks: It’s finally here! The best #BMWM car in it me all new G87 model. Welcome back to RBR I’m Raz your super powered car reviewer, let’s waste no time today because it’s finally #M2 Time!! 50 years of M, and they left the best #BMW till last.

So like I said, it’s 50 Years of BMW M, and M Town has already celebrated with lust worthy things like the first ever M3 Touring, the fastest M car ever in the M4 CSL, their first hybrid V8 in the XM, and are plotting their first ever all electric M with 4 motors…

With all this fanfare over over the more premium stuff, one might think M had lost sight of which model is it’s best car - but look, they saved the best for last! They are VERY much aware how important the M2 is to us. Want confirmation of that, then look no further than how safe they played it with the grille design, no experimentations here!

Today I’m going to show you every detail inside and out, compare it VS the M2 Competition and M2 standard from the predecessors, and peel internally to see the depth of change.

Let’s first discuss the M2 itself. The truth is, the M2 is the flagship of BMW M. A car that transcends the brand, as an automotive icon. One of the few cars that we’d argue over less, and agree on more, and thus a car we’d all have in our perfect garage.

One might think it became their most loved car faster than any other model, but that would be a lie, because this is a car that has not deviated from the original M DNA set by the E30 M3: being a small angry looking performance coupe, in-line 6 engine, rwd and aiming for the best in dynamics.

In that way, the M2 is Valedictorian of the M Town school of Performance. So for our new car, also a tough act to follow.

So from what I’ve understood about this car after speaking to M today, the new G87 M2 doesn’t seek to break the linkage to the E30, rather it gives us what we desperately need. More of the same brilliant basics.

That’s not to say it hasn’t matured… it has! Let’s talk about what’s changed. Where the old F22 and new 2 Series 4 door cars still share tech with the 1 series - the new 2er coupe uses the CLAR platform like the 3/4, and thus also 4 Series Chassis technology, engines, gearbox, brakes, and even huge familiarity in the interior and tech available.

The M2 takes this idea, to the next level - pretty much ripping out everything from the M3, and repurposing it for itself.  The Goal: Superiority in Dynamics - and M say the Dynamics of previous car have beens surpassed.

So first and foremost, we are RWD Drive only and available in 8 speed auto or 6 speed manual! The drive train is Complete carryover of from M3/4. So the M3’s 3-litre straight-six twin single scroll turbo S58 engine which produces: 460 BHP, 550NM and 0-60 - 4.1 (4.3 for
Manual).

That’s 50BHP more than the previous comp, and even 10BHP more than the CS, with the same torque figure! It’s also a massive differentiation to the 240i with it’s 370 BHP and xdrive.

Approx same output as manual M3, but below the competition versions of the 3/4. Does this leave space for the Competition G87 or higher model CS potentially? I would bet on it.

We also have M specific suspension with Lightweight shock absorbers, and a host of struts, plates and braces as in the M4. In fact we have the same front and rear axles, but new spring and dampers, steering, rear axle differential configuration for the M2.

Exhaust system is similar but shorter, see what the new M2 exhaust sounds like in the video.

It’s not a light car though, weighing almost the same as the M3. More in the video.

Design wise, VS the old car the M2 is 11.4 cm longer, 3.3 cm wider and 1.0 cm lower. Wheelbase is 5.4 cm longer too. Give’s it a very aggressive and wide stance. We have a Unique M Body which is controversial to say the least! Inside we have the huge curved display from the M3, carbon seats and some great M DNA.

Options wise, carbon seats, roof, and wheels, paint shades of red, white, black, grey, and a new Senford Blue.

I’ll also show you the rumoured M Performance parts with titanium exhaust system - and big wing from the M Hommage.

The new M2 is PRICED at 72k in GERMANY - Current M2 competition starts at 61K, and the CS was 95K Euros. SO you’re getting performance at the CS level for less, but it’s a big hike. Will it be worth it, only a drive will really tell!

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