The BMW M Performance Parts Concept Is 60kg Lighter Than A Normal M2

BMW has thrown the might of its M Performance Parts catalogue at this M2, with a prolific use of carbonfibre dropping the weight by 60kg
The BMW M Performance Parts Concept Is 60kg Lighter Than A Normal M2

What you’re looking at is not the latest product from a company like AC Schnitzer or Manhart. Nope, this tasty-looking M2 the work of BMW itself.

Dubbed the ‘M Performance Parts Concept’, it’s 60kg lighter than a standard M2 thanks to the fitting of many exquisite lightweight parts which are either available to buy now or on their way.

The BMW M Performance Parts Concept Is 60kg Lighter Than A Normal M2

Reday? We have a front radiator grille, bonnet, side panels, sill winglets, roof, boot and rear diffuser all made from carbonfibre. The carbon roof on its own shifts 6kg from the car, while lowering the centre of gravity, and the bonnet is a massive 8kg lighter.

The ‘Y-spoke’ forged M Performance wheels look particularly lovely finished in ‘Frozen Gold’. A set of four reduces the unsprung mass by 6kg.

The BMW M Performance Parts Concept Is 60kg Lighter Than A Normal M2

The interior is a festival of yet more carbonfibre and - predictably - Alcantara. There are carbonfibre M Performance sport seats with Alcantara trim, and even lightweight rear seats that shed a further 13kg from the car.

There’s a carbonfibre handbrake with an Alcantara gaiter, teaming up with the ‘M Performance steering wheel Pro’ which is clad in leather and…Alcantara. Both have a ‘golden contrast seam’.

The BMW M Performance Parts Concept Is 60kg Lighter Than A Normal M2

The chassis has been tweaked too, with the ride height dropped 20mm via a set of adjustable coilovers. The springs are finished in black, and so are the brake calipers. Which is worth 5bhp at least, we’d say.

Fancy a look at this concept in the metal? As with most new cars we’ve talked about over the last week or so, the concept will be making its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Comments

Anonymous

The rims though…

07/12/2018 - 09:17 |
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Anonymous

Or take the M2 CP, only put in a 1/4 of fuel in the tank and have the same weight reduction
In the process save the difference for a trip to the Ring

07/12/2018 - 09:17 |
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Peanut_guy

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Usually they talk in dry weight. So it does not work

07/12/2018 - 09:19 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

You can do the same fuel trick to the M Performance too though, so it’s rather nonsensical.

07/12/2018 - 11:09 |
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Burnout🔰(Rotary Fighter)(SaveCT)

It looks like a baby M4 GTS…..

07/12/2018 - 09:54 |
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TheDriver 1

So if I get in one as a passenger, then I’ve undone all of BMW’s hard work

07/12/2018 - 10:02 |
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Anonymous

60kg? Make it a 100, atleast.

07/12/2018 - 11:56 |
2 | 8
Anonymous

Less weight >>>>>MOAR POWAAAAAA

07/13/2018 - 07:47 |
0 | 0

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