The 2023 BMW M2 combines athletic style, blistering performance, great handling, and everyday utility. The M2, US’s smallest M Performance car, has M4 performance. These elements make driving the BMW M2 special.
2023 BMW M2 Top Speed, Engine, Fuel Efficiency and Range
The 2023 BMW M2 is powered by a 3.0-litre M Twin Power Turbo inline-6-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 460 hp and 550 Nm of torque. The engine features dynamic power delivery and the characteristic throaty M engine sound. It also has highly efficient technologies such as double VANOS, Valvetronic, high precision injection and a Twin Scroll turbocharger.
The 2023 BMW M2 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds with the optional 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with Drivelogic. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, but can be increased to 290 km/h with the optional M Driver’s Package.
The BMW M2 has a fuel efficiency of 10.6 kmpl with the automatic transmission and 9.4 kmpl with the manual transmission, according to CarWale¹. The fuel tank capacity is 52 litres, which gives a range of about 550 km with the automatic transmission and 490 km with the manual transmission.
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2024 BMW M2 Launch Date and Price in US
The 2023 BMW M2 was launched in US in October 2012 at a price of Rs. 81.80 lakh for the Competition variant and Rs. 84.45 lakh for the Competition DCT variant. However, the car has been discontinued and is out of production as of now.
The second generation of the BMW M2 is expected to arrive in US in 2023. The new BMW M2 will feature a redesigned exterior, a fully digital curved display, optional M Carbon bucket seats and an enhanced operating concept. The price of the new BMW M2 is not yet announced, but it is likely to be higher than the previous generation.
New 2023 BMW M2 Interior Features and Safety
The BMW M2 offers a driver-focused cockpit with high-quality materials and ergonomic controls. The one-piece, fully digital BMW Curved Display provides information on the car over a large area and clearly arranged. It combines a 12.3 inch instrument display with a 14.9 inch touch-enabled control display. The familiar M Shift Lights appear at the top of the information display and a number of special widgets are also available containing information on the current vehicle setup, as well as tyre pressure and temperature.
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The optional M Carbon bucket seats with illuminated M2 logo and M colour accents combine the lightness and racing character of a bucket seat with the range of functions of an M sport seat. They provide optimum lateral support and high long-distance comfort⁴. The use of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the structural elements of the seat cushion and backrest together with the cut-outs in the side bolsters and below the head restraints saves 10.8 kilograms over the M Sport seats.
The BMW M2 also comes with a host of safety features such as airbags, ABS, EBD, brake assist, traction control, stability control, cornering brake control, hill start assist, rear view camera, parking sensors, tyre pressure monitor, ISOFIX child seat anchors and more.
Exterior Look
The BMW M2 has an athletic and muscular design that reflects its performance potential. The front end features a large kidney grille with black double slats and an integrated camera, LED headlights with hexagonal daytime running lights and adaptive light distribution, large air intakes with horizontal bars and an aerodynamically optimised front apron.
The side profile showcases the compact dimensions, short overhangs, long bonnet and flared wheel arches of the BMW M2. The car rides on 19-inch forged light-alloy wheels in Y-spoke design with mixed tyres. The exterior mirrors are finished in high-gloss black and have integrated LED indicators.
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The rear end features LED taillights with L-shaped light bars, an integrated spoiler lip on the boot lid, a diffuser insert in high-gloss black and two pairs of tailpipes in chrome or black chrome depending on the exhaust system option. The car is available in five colours: Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Long Beach Blue Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic and Hockenheim Silver Metallic.
Conclusion
The BMW M2 is a car that excites and delights with the skillset of a classical high-performance sports car. It offers a pure-bred driving pleasure with its powerful engine, agile handling, rear-wheel drive and advanced operating concept. It also combines the sportiness with everyday practicality and comfort. The BMW M2 is a car for those who love driving and want to stand out from the crowd.
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