The New M4-Engined BMW M2 Competition Has Killed Off The Standard Car

BMW's new M2 packs an 'S55' twin-turbo straight-six and an appetite for RS Audi TTs
The New M4-Engined BMW M2 Competition Has Killed Off The Standard Car

Following last week’s leak, BMW’s M2 Competition has gone official. And my word, do we want one.

As suspected for some time - and as good as confirmed by the leaked info last week - under the M2 Comp’s bonnet you’ll find an engine “based on the power unit from the BMW M3/M4.” It’s slightly less powerful at 404bhp, but with 404lb ft of twist on tap, it has the same torque figure as its two big brothers.

The New M4-Engined BMW M2 Competition Has Killed Off The Standard Car

A sizeable jump from the M2’s 364bhp and 369lb ft figures, and the extra thrust allows for a 0-62mph time of 4.2 seconds in the DCT-equipped version - 0.2sec quicker than the standard car. The manual meanwhile will do the same in 4.4 seconds.

Again, nothing we didn’t already know thanks to last week’s - ahem - early reveal, but here’s a new detail for you: the M2 Competition actually replaces the standard car. And we can see why - who’d want the boggo N55-engined version now?

The New M4-Engined BMW M2 Competition Has Killed Off The Standard Car

Sitting above the S55 you’ll find something else pinched from the M3/M4 parts bin: a carbonfibre reinforced plastic strut brace. The electric power steering has been recalibrated to complement the front end’s increase in stiffness.

In terms of aesthetics, we have a reshaped bumper at the front plus enlarged, gloss black kidney grilles, new ‘double-arm’ aero-friendly wing mirrors and repositioned quad tailpipes at the back. Oh, and a nice black ‘M2 Competition’ badge on the boot lid to finish things off.

The New M4-Engined BMW M2 Competition Has Killed Off The Standard Car

The 19-inch wheels are new too, although there are forged rims of the same size available as an option. Beefier M Sport six-piston front/four-piston rear brakes are on the menu too, if you fancy them.

Expecting a huge price rise for all the changes? Allow us to deliver a pleasant surprise: the manual version is £49,285, about £2500 more than the car it replaces. The automatic meanwhile is £51,930, which is still cheaper than the Audi TT RS.

The first UK-spec cars will be landing this August.

Comments

Gabriel 7

MANUAL!!

04/18/2018 - 16:12 |
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Anonymous

I wonder if the turbos are the same as the m4….? If so 550whp full bolt on sounds fun!!!

04/18/2018 - 17:31 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

http://www.vfengineering.com/m4-ecu-tuning/ looks like its just a stage 2 tune requiring a more free flowing exhaust. Not even full bolt on lol

04/18/2018 - 19:15 |
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Dave 15

I drove an M2 for the first time today.
SO much more fun than an M3 or M4!

04/21/2018 - 23:39 |
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Midwest Hoonigan

I wonder what this will do to the used M2 market with the Competition becoming the standard? I would love to have a M2 tank in price if it meant having a quick, little machine. An appreciated price depreciation, if you think about it. Having a “normal” M2 drop down to maybe mid to low $40k range would definitely be an incentive to buy one. Sure, it’s not 405hp, but those things are zippy as they currently are.

04/23/2018 - 21:23 |
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Ezequiel

It’s impossible not to love BMW, they give you high spec cars with rear-wheel driving, inline-six engines, manual transmission, and they promote drifting! I mean.. give us a break damn it!

04/24/2018 - 19:08 |
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