A Company Has Built The M2 Convertible BMW Doesn't Want To Make
With the M2 intended to be the driver-focused M car of the line-up, BMW doesn’t intend on hacking its roof off to make a convertible version. It’s something the company has said more than once, and it makes sense: losing a roof means a drop in rigidity, and an increase in weight thanks to all bulky under-body strengthening that’s usually needed.
But if you really, really want a drop-top M2, you can now have one - thanks to a conversion offered by Swiss tuner Dähler. Aftermarket trinkets and overly-spangly wheels aside, it looks like a proper factory effort, no?
We’re not sure how much weight it’s gained compared to the coupe, but thanks to a little under-bonnet fettling, it’s actually quicker. The ‘Stage I’ tune ups the power to 396bhp and the torque to 428lf ft (up from 364bhp and 369lb ft), making 0-62mph possible in four seconds dead. A ‘Stage II’ package is also available, as well as an eight-piston brake upgrade.
Prices haven’t been revealed, but a custom convertible conversion is not something that’s going to come cheap.
Would you have a drop-top M2 over a coupe?
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
Comments
Top gear had a go at this once…
Yea but one probably won’t burn down a car wash
Am I the only one who thinks that the rims are way too big?
You’re not the only one. Those are way too big.
And for once, it actually looks good! Rejoice!
It just doesn’t look right…
Awesome !!! But the wheels look too big
Looks like a donk Donkey Kong (Donk Squad)
Kinda I guess. I like it!
Needs some other rims
Looks terrible…
Rims are a bit too big, if they were a little smaller this would be perfect.
it took the aggressive look out of it