Singapore. BMW Asia and Performance Munich Autos announced that the new BMW M2 CS has arrived in Singapore. The new high-performance BMW M2 CS is an exclusive and limited-run special-edition model – with an eye-catchingly sporting appearance – in the premium compact class for the first time. It sits above the BMW M2 Competition in the line-up and builds on the success already achieved by the BMW M3 CS and BMW M4 CS. It also provides an immensely capable basis for the BMW M2 CS Racing model, BMW M Motorsport’s new entry point to amateur racing and the new Clubsport segment.

Striking design with extensive use of carbon fibre.

An array of design elements made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) ensure the new BMW M2 CS cuts an even sharper figure than the BMW M2 Competition. They include the newly designed bonnet, a roof made entirely from CFRP (a first for the BMW M2), the new front splitter, the Gurney – a spoiler lip on the boot lid – and a rear diffuser in exposed carbon fibre.

The new BMW M2 CS sets new standards in its segment for acceleration, dynamic flair, precision and agility, and provides a new, emotion-stirring entry point to the BMW M GmbH product range. Alongside its outstanding track performance, the new BMW M2 CS also makes a convincing impression with its unrestricted everyday usability and the Misano Blue metallic paint finish – a colour that was previously not available on the BMW M2 Competition.

Power boost to 450 hp and Adaptive M suspension.

The twin-turbo six-cylinder in-line engine develops output of 450 hp, up 40 hp on that of the BMW M2 Competition. The engine’s power is transferred to the road or race track by Adaptive M suspension – hitherto the preserve of the M4 models.

Adaptive M suspension allows the driver to alter the damper settings through Comfort, Sport and Sport+ modes. While Comfort optimises ride comfort in daily use around town, Sport ensures particularly dynamic progress on cross-country roads, for example. Sport+ (the hardest mode) minimises body movements and maximises dynamic sharpness for top performance on the track.

M Sport brakes draw on motor sport know-how.

The experience of BMW M GmbH in race competition is clearly reflected in the standard-fitted M Sport brakes with red-painted brake callipers. They include larger brake discs than the M compound brakes of the BMW M2 Competition (front axle: 400 mm diameter, rear axle: 380 mm diameter) and larger callipers (front axle: six-piston fixed callipers, rear axle: four-piston fixed callipers). This top-class system delivers exceptional braking performance with excellent stopping power in all conditions, strong fade resistance and considerable thermal stability.

Credit for the car’s sharp and agile handling goes to elements such as the CFRP high-precision strut brace, which increases the rigidity of the front-end structure, and the extremely accurate DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system. The latter offers generous levels of traction in wet conditions and when wheel slip becomes a factor, and prevents a sudden breakaway of traction mid-drift.

Lending a helping hand here is the Active M Differential, an electronically controlled multi-plate locking mechanism which responds with exceptional precision and speed to optimise traction and directional stability – and which even works proactively in certain situations. When ragged-edge track driving is the order of the day, for example, the selectable M Dynamic Mode (MDM) – a sub-function of DSC – allows a greater degree of wheel slip and increases the freedom available to drivers at the dynamic limit. More significant oversteer and understeer are possible, as are moderate, controlled drifts.

Impressive performance figures.

The new BMW M2 CS racks up some impressive performance stats. When fitted with the seven-speed M double-clutch transmission (M DCT), it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds. With the six-speed manual gearbox – offered for the first time in a BMW CS model and very much in tune with the desires of M2 target customers – the figure is 4.2 seconds. The top speed of the M Driver’s Package equipped special edition is capped electronically at 280 km/h. An additional cover for the oil sump, an additional oil scavenge pump and a sophisticated oil return system near the turbocharger maintain stable oil circulation in both everyday use and hard driving on the track. The engine’s increased appetite for cooling air is reflected among other things in the design of the bonnet, whose integrated air vent helps to expel hot air more effectively. The exhaust system – which represents an upgrade on the BMW M2 Competition’s both visually and aurally – has a dual-branch design and sports the quad tailpipes familiar to BMW M fans. Two electrically controlled flaps ensure that the new BMW M2 CS develops an engine note fitting the BMW M profile. And the driver can make further adjustments to the soundtrack through their choice of M Engine Dynamics Control driving mode and using direct selection buttons on the centre console.

Focused and sophisticated interior.

The cabin of the new BMW M2 CS combines an exclusive, pure-bred appearance with the sporting feel of classy Alcantara and innovative lightweight design. For example, the centre console is made entirely of lightweight carbon fibre, and CFRP is also used for the door pulls and trim. The ultra-light M Sport seats from the BMW M4 CS add another ergonomic and visual highlight. With their bucket-style construction, these Merino leather and Alcantara covered seats with red contrast stitching represent a clear nod to the race track and ensure unshakable lateral support even in competitive track driving.

The M Sport steering wheel with exclusive Alcantara covering and a red centre marker likewise feeds into the motor sport theme. Alcantara is also used for the armrest in the centre console and a trim strip on the instrument panel bearing a large red CS logo.

Additional information enclosed:

• The new BMW M2 CS specifications.

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1. The new BMW M2 CS specifications.

BMW M2 CS
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, M TwinPower Turbo technology with two mono-scroll turbochargers, High Precision Injection direct petrol injection, fully variable valve timing (VALVETRONIC) and variable camshaft timing (Double-VANOS)
Capacity: 2,979 cc.
Output: 450 hp at 6,250 rpm.
Torque: 550 Nm at 2,350 – 5,500 rpm.
Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h): 4.2 seconds (Six-speed manual).
Top speed: 280 km/h.
Fuel consumption (combined): 10.3 l/100 km.

CO₂ emissions (combined): 235 g/km.

• The new BMW M2 CS (fuel consumption combined: 10.4 – 10.2 l/100 km [27.2  – 27.7 mpg imp], CO₂ emissions combined: 238 – 233 g/km*; with optional M DCT: fuel consumption combined: 9.6 – 9.4 l/100 km [29.4  – 30.1 mpg imp], CO₂ emissions combined: 219 – 214 g CO₂/km) is the first exclusive and limited-run special-edition model created by BMW M GmbH for the premium compact class. It is positioned as a high-performance model above the BMW M2 Competition and will build on the success already achieved by the BMW M3 CS and BMW M4 CS.
• Immensely capable basis for the BMW M2 CS Racing model, BMW M Motorsport’s new entry point to amateur racing and the new Clubsport segment (available from 2020).
• New carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) construction for the bonnet cuts its weight by 50 per cent; eye-catching central air vent increases downforce and improves engine cooling; roof made from CFRP.
• New front splitter, Gurney spoiler lip on the boot lid and rear diffuser in exposed carbon fibre.
• Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and 3.0-litre displacement develops 331 kW (450 hp) in the BMW M2 CS – i.e. 29 kW (40 hp) more than in the BMW M2 Competition; peak torque is 550 Nm (405 lb-ft).
• Acceleration from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds (with manual gearbox: 4.2 seconds); electronically governed top speed with standard M Driver’s Package: 280 km/h (174 mph).
• Six-speed manual gearbox fitted as standard for the first time in a BMW CS model, seven-speed M double-clutch transmission (M DCT) available as an option.
• Standard specification includes Adaptive M suspension with Comfort, Sport and Sport+ modes, plus M Sport brakes with red-painted callipers; M Carbon ceramic brakes are optional; Active M Differential and M Dynamic Mode (can be selected as required).
• Lightweight 19-inch Y-spoke forged wheels in a high-gloss black or optionally a matt gold colour shade; shod with specially adapted Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
• Dual-branch exhaust system enhances aesthetic and aural appeal, features two electrically controlled flaps and four stainless steel tailpipes bearing the M logo.
• Lightweight, bucket-style M Sport seats from the BMW M4 CS with integral head restraints featuring BMW M stripes; seat backrests in Merino leather / Alcantara and with red contrast stitching.
• M Sport steering wheel with Alcantara covering and a red centre marker as an option.
• Exclusive Misano Blue metallic paint finish.
• Prices for the BMW M2 CS start at €95,000. 

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

Singapore. BMW Asia and Performance Munich Autos today launched the new BMW M2 Competition, a car that sets fresh benchmarks in the compact high-performance sports car segment and adds marked refinement to the character of the BMW M2 Coupé.

Drivetrain.

The double-charged six-cylinder in-line engine, based on the power unit from the M3 and M4, offers the best of both worlds: it guarantees a unique appetite for revs for a turbocharged engine, offers exceptionally linear power delivery across a broad rev range and possesses a distinctive engine sound. M TwinPower Turbo technology provides unbeatable torque, available across a wide rev band. The engine also boasts outstanding efficiency.

The engine in the compact coupé delivers 410 hp between 5,250 and 7,000 rpm; peak torque of 550 Nm is on tap between 2,350 and 5,200 rpm. This allows the new BMW M2 Competition to complete a standard sprint, from a standstill to 100 km/h, in 4.2 seconds with M DCT. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The car can be combined with the M Driver’s Package to raise this to 280 km/h – 10 km/h more than with the BMW M2 Coupé.

Rapid response behaviour thanks to M TwinPower Turbo technology.

BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology consists of two rapid-response MonoScroll turbochargers, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve control and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing. The valve and camshaft timing work in tandem for maximum variability of the control intakevalve lift. Razor-sharp responses and optimal power delivery are the result.

Fuel consumption and exhaust emissions are also reduced. A ‘closed deck’ design increases crankcase rigidity for the six-cylinder engine and allows cylinder pressures to be increased for maximised power output. Brushless, LDS-coated cylinder bores also lead to a significant reduction in weight.

Experience from motorsport.

Maintaining consistent levels of oil supply is particularly challenging on the racetrack, thanks to the extremely dynamic performance of the new BMW M2 Competition. This is where the extensive motor racing experience at BMW M GmbH has the chance to shine through. For example, an additional oil sump cover helps to limit the movement of lubricants when the car suddenly changes direction. Under extreme longitudinal acceleration and deceleration, an oil extraction pump and a sophisticated oil return system situated close to the turbocharger likewise help to maintain uninterrupted oil circulation. Oil is therefore supplied continuously to all engine components in all driving situations – whether in everyday motoring or during hard driving on the track.

The new BMW M2 Competition features a range of measures designed to deal with the increased cooling requirements, compared with the engines in previous models. An enlarged BMW kidney and a new front skirt with modified air flow improve the flow for the front of the car. The car also makes use of the race-tested cooling system of the BMW M4 with the Competition Package, consisting of one central radiator, two side radiators and an additional engine oil cooler. Cars making use of the seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) also feature a transmission oil cooler. This elaborate system ensures that ideal operating temperatures are maintained on short city journeys during everyday use, as well as out on the racetrack.

Dual exhaust system with two electrically-controlled flaps.

In addition to the new engine, the new BMW M2 Competition also boasts a completely new exhaust system. The dual-branch design features a new muffler and the four tailpipes, finished in black chrome, mark it out as a BMW M model. Two electrically-controlled flaps ensure that the BMW M2 Competition delivers the distinctive BMW M Sound, which the driver can adjust by selecting a driving mode with M Dynamic Performance Control– by pressing a selector switch on the centre console.

Choice of two transmission variants.

The new BMW M2 Competition stands out with its compact design and low weight. The use of a new type of carbon-fibre friction lining enhances shift comfort. An engagement speed control function, which blips the throttle on downshifts and lowers the engine’s revs on upshifts, makes gear changes even smoother. This also lends the car additional stability during hard driving on the track. Switching off the DSC deactivates the engagement speed control function. Wet-sump lubrication prevents any sloshing of the transmission oil and ensures all components benefit from an efficient supply of oil.

The standard seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT with Drivelogic) effectively combines two gearboxes, each with its own clutch, and enables either extremely fast gear changes with no interruption in the flow of power or ultra-smooth shifts. The driver can change gear either in automated mode or manually using the gearshift lever on the centre console or shift paddles on the M leather steering wheel. Even in automatic mode, the driver can then adjust the timing of the gearshift, its intensity, and the automatic throttle blipping function on downshifts. A choice between preconfigured driving programs - COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ - can be activated through the Driving Experience Control switch in both automatic and manual modes.

The M1 and M2 buttons on the steering wheel provide direct access to the range of personalised driving modes. Drivers can save their own personal configurations chosen from the settings for stability control, engine characteristics and steering - control over the personality of the BMW M2 Competition is at their fingertips.

Moving between the transmission’s manual modes alters the shift dynamics, but it is the driver who determines the timing of a gear change. The system detects which gear the driver will choose next on the basis of the engine revs, the accelerator position, the level of acceleration and the driving mode, and engages it before the driver has actually moved the shift paddle. As a result, the clutches now only need to open or close for the gear-change process to be completed. The change of gear is therefore executed in fractions of a second.

Dynamic performance.

The BMW M2 Coupé has already set the standard in its segment when it comes to agility, driving feeling, directional stability, steering precision and controllability at the limit, without short changing the driver in everyday use. These chassis characteristics have been further refined for the new BMW M2 Competition, and adjusted to take the increased engine performance into account.

Increased front-end rigidity for greater steering precision.

The engine compartment conceals the most striking component: the CFRP high-precision strut from the BMW M3/M4. This one-piece component is made from extremely light, yet high-strength, carbon fibre and weighs in at just 1.5 kg. Together with the bulkhead strut from the M4, it significantly increases front section rigidity to improve steering behaviour and precision.

The high-performance chassis refers back to the lightweight aluminium construction of the front and rear axles from the BMW M3/M4. In order to ensure extremely precise wheel location, play-free ball joints are used to transmit transverse forces. The longitudinal forces passing through the chassis are transmitted into the torque struts directly via special elastomer bearings, which simultaneously delivers the desired rolling comfort. All the control arms and wheel carriers of the new five-link rear axle are made from forged aluminium. In addition, a racing-derived rigid connection, dispensing with rubber bushings, is used to fix the lightweight steel grid-type rear axle subframe to the body. This further improves wheel location and tracking stability.

BMW M engineers have adjusted the characteristic curves of the electromechanical power steering to improve performance and increase front section rigidity. The integrated Servotronic function with M-specific characteristics controls the level of steering assistance electronically according to the car’s speed and the settings made with Drivelogic, which allow drivers to adjust power steering assistance at any time to their personal preferences.

Active M Differential and recalibrated DSC.

The Dynamic Stability Control has been completely recalibrated. In the new BMW M2 Competition, the electronics exercise even more delicate control, providing improved traction in wet and slippery conditions, and ensuring that traction is not interrupted during drifts. Support is provided by the Active M Differential, an electronically controlled multi-plate limited-slip differential that takes traction and directional stability to a new level of precision and speed. The locking effect can be varied between 0 and 100 percent, according to the driving situation, and reacts to the car’s steering angle, accelerator position, brake pressure, engine torque, wheel speed and yaw rate. The control unit uses this analysis of the driving situation to detect the threat of traction loss on one side of the car and calculates the required locking effect, which is engaged by an electric motor. Full locking power of 2,500 Nm is available within 150 milliseconds. This allows the system to prevent a wheel from spinning in extreme conditions on slippery road surfaces or when the two rear wheels are experiencing significant differences in friction coefficient.

In certain situations, the Active M Differential even works proactively. When pulling away on slippery surfaces, the lock is closed by a defined percentage even before a wheel can start to spin, to ensure that both wheels develop equal slip at the same time. The lock is also closed by the required percentage through enthusiastically driven corners, according to the levels of lateral acceleration and drive at work. This prevents the low-traction inside wheel from starting to turn too quickly. This permanent and infinitely variable differential control also increases agility, avoids understeer on the way into corners and improves directional stability under braking and load changes.

M Dynamic Mode (MDM) is a sub-function of Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) that can be activated via a short dab on the DSC selector switch on the centre console. In certain situations – e.g. sporty and dynamic driving on the race track – it allows a greater degree of wheel spin. The stabilising measures familiar from DSC mode now intervene later, increasing the freedom available to drivers at the dynamic limit. The extra wheel slip enhances traction and therefore propulsion. More significant oversteer and understeer are possible, as are moderate, controlled drifts, but the Dynamic Stability Control active safety aids can still be relied on in critical situations.

M Sport brakes born of motorsport experience.

The high-performance M Sport brakes provide maximum brake performance and are also a product of the extensive motorsport experience at BMW M GmbH. Compared to the standard M compound brakes, with brake calipers painted in a blue metallic finish (front axle: 4-piston fixed caliper, rear axle: 2-piston fixed caliper) and perforated and inner-vented brake disc rings (front axle: 380 mm in diameter, rear axle: 370 mm in diameter) in grey cast iron, the new M Sport brakes have larger brake pads (front axles: 400 mm in diameter, rear axle: 380 mm in diameter) and brake calipers (front axles: 6-piston fixed caliper, rear axle: 4-piston fixed caliper), painted grey. These high performance brakes guarantee excellent deceleration in all conditions and impress with their resistance to fade and heat.

New forged wheels with two colour options.

The new 19-inch forged wheels are available (front axle: 9J x 19, rear axle 10J x 19) with the Y-spoke style 788M in a high-sheen finish, and in two colour options: light high-sheen, or black front surface. The front tyres in 245/35 ZR 19 format meet the most demanding requirements in terms of lateral stability, directional stability, steering feel and steering precision. The rear tyres in 265/35 ZR 19 format deliver optimal traction, lateral stability and directional stability.

Design

The new design of the front skirt with modified air intake optimizes the flow of fresh air to the sophisticated cooling system, while simultaneously improving the visual presence of the car. The enlarged BMW kidney is painted black, as are the side gills on the front wings. This colour is mirrored in the new design of the four tailpipes, making this a striking differentiating feature of the M Competition models. A dark M Competition Badge graces the rear end of the car. The new double-arm design of the wing mirrors improves the aerodynamics and is typically characteristic of the new BMW M2 Competition.

Exclusive paint colour: metallic Hockenheim Silver.

Two new colours have been added to the range of paints available for the new BMW M2 Competition. The metallic Sunset Orange colour has already featured on other BMW M Performance Models, but this marks the debut for the exclusive new metallic Hockenheim Silver paint.

Interior, equipment and ConnectedDrive.

When opening the door of the new BMW M2 Competition, drivers are greeted by the M2 Competition logo on the sill plate. They can then settle into the ergonomically and visually outstanding M Sport seat. The bucket-style shape of the seat borrows heavily from motorsport and provides drivers with optimum support, while the headrests are integrated into the seat back rest.

An illuminated M2 logo nestles in the backrest of the M Sport seat. The seat and the backrest boast black leather upholstery with design perforations, available in blue or orange. These touches of colour are also reflected in the leather stitching on seats, armrests and paddle covers, while Alcantara leather is used to cover the side bolsters. The orange colour variant is also available now for the standard sport seat, as an alternative to the blue palette. The classic BMW M stripes have been woven into the M safety belts and the M-specific stitching can also be found on the steering wheel.

A glance at the dashboard reveals the Welcome layout for the instruments, which displays the M2 Competition logo for a few seconds. A red start / stop button underlines the motorsport heritage of the car.

Selector switches on the centre console.

The new BMW M2 Competition provides drivers with two selector switches on the centre console that allow direct access to adjust various characteristics and settings, a feature familiar from other BMW M models. The switches can be used to directly access various settings for stability control, for example the three engine characteristics, or the steering modes. Drivers can also use the selector switches to adapt the settings they want for various areas and combine these as they please. They also adjust Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) – a short dab activates MDM mode, while holding the switch down longer switches DSC off.

M1 and M2 buttons on the steering wheel.

The M1 and M2 buttons on the steering wheel also provide direct access to the range of driving modes. Drivers can save their own personal configurations chosen from the settings for stability control, engine characteristics and steering - control over the personality of the new BMW M2 Competition is at their fingertips. The M1 and M2 steering wheel buttons are preprogrammed with a Comfort and a Sport program as standard and drivers can return to these settings at any time.

New equipment details.

The development from the BMW M2 Coupé to the new BMW M2 Competition has been accompanied by some upgrades to the standard configuration. The sporty coupé now boasts adaptive LED headlights as standard, Park Distance Control (PDC) monitors the car’s surroundings and keeps an eye on what is in front of the car, as well as to the rear.

The extensive range of equipment provided as standard marks the new BMW M2 Competition out as one of the most dynamic sports cars around. This includes the lightweight M Sport chassis, the seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) with Drivelogic, allowing gear changes with no interruption in the flow of power. Electromechanical M Servotronic power steering and the M Dynamic Mode (MDM) for Dynamic Stability Control are also available ex works, allowing aspiring racing drivers to easily enjoy controlled drifts on the circuit. Sports seats, the M leather steering wheel, an M footrest and knee pad on the centre console and trim strips with surfacing in porous carbon fibre all adorn the interior.

Customers can also add further individual touches to their car with a handpicked range of options. The list of options includes highlights such as the six-speed manual gearbox with throttle blipping function for the driving enthusiast or the M Driver’s Package, which raises the limit on the top speed of the new BMW M2 Competition to 280 km/h.

The new BMW M2 Competition is now available for viewing at the Performance Munich Autos showroom.

Additional information enclosed:

1. The new BMW M2 Competition price.
2. The new BMW M2 Competition specifications.

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1. The new BMW M2 Competition price.

2. The new BMW M2 Competition specifications.

BMW M2 Competition
Six-cylinder petrol engine, M TwinPower Turbo technology with two MonoScroll turbochargers,

High Precision Direct Injection, fully variable valve control (VALVETRONIC) and variable camshaft timing (Double-VANOS)
Capacity: 2,979 cc.
Output: 410 hp at 5,250 – 7,000 rpm.
Torque: 550 Nm at 2,350 – 5,200 rpm.
Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h): 4.2 seconds.
Top speed: 250 km/h.
Combined fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100 km.

The new BMW M2 Competition.

With the new BMW M2 Competition (combined fuel consumption with six-speed manual gearbox: 10,0 – 9,9 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 228 – 225 g/km*; combined with optional M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT): 9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 210 – 209 g/km)*, BMW M GmbH is setting fresh benchmarks in the compact high-performance sports car segment and adding marked refinement to the character of the BMW M2 Coupé.

New engine with 410 HP.

The centrepiece of the new BMW M2 Competition is its new engine, based on the power unit from the BMW M3 and BMW M4. The double-charged six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology delivers 410 HP between 5,250 and 7,000 rpm. The engine’s peak torque of 550 Nm is on tap between 2,350 and 5,200 rpm. The power unit boasts an insatiable appetite for revs for a turbocharged engine and offers exceptionally linear power delivery across a broad rev range. A dual exhaust system with electronic flap control provides the distinctive M sound, while the M TwinPower Turbo technology delivers outstanding efficiency. In relevant EU countries, the BMW M2 Competition also boasts an Otto particulate filter (OPF) to further reduce fine dust pollution.

The new BMW M2 Competition completes a standard sprint, from a standstill to 100 km/h, in 4.2 seconds (with M DCT, 4.4 seconds with six-speed manual gearbox). The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The car can be combined with the M Driver’s Package to raise the top speed to 280 km/h – 10 km/h more than with the BMW M2 Coupé. The consumption figures are also noteworthy: with six-speed manual gearbox, the combined fuel consumption is 10,0 – 9,9 l/100 km, the combined CO2 emissions are 228 – 225 g/km*. With the optional M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT), these numbers decrease to only 9,2 l/100 km 210 – 209 CO2 emissions g/km combined.*

* Fuel consumption figures are provisional (in some cases), based on the EU test cycle and may vary depending on the tyre format specified.

The cleverly designed oil supply system for the engine is taken directly from motorsport, while the cooling system from the BMW M4 with Competition Package is also used with some adjustments. The BMW M2 Competition includes race-ready variants of the oil supply and cooling systems that have been tested by many years’ experience in motor racing. An enlarged BMW kidney and a new front skirt with increased air flow are exterior signs that point to the use of this improved cooling system. The kidney is finished in high-gloss Shadow Line black paint as standard. This is also the case for the side gills on the front wings, and for the redesigned quartet of tailpipes in the twin exhaust system, with two electrically adjustable valves. The dark M Competition Badge graces the rear end of the car. The design of the new double-arm wing mirrors improves the aerodynamics and they are typically characteristic of the new BMW M2 Competition.

BMW M engineers have also adjusted the driving dynamics of the BMW M2 Competition to take the increased performance into account. The striking CFRP high-precision strut from the BMW M3/M4 is immediately noticeable in the engine compartment. This improves front section rigidity and increases steering precision. The characteristic curves for the electromechanical power steering, the Active M Differential and the Dynamic Steering Control (DSC) system have also been adjusted.

Selector switches to adjust settings.

The BMW M2 is the first model to be equipped with selector switches on the centre console that allow instant control of the characteristics and settings for the engine, steering and Drivelogic functions, if M DCT is available. The various configurations can be combined with one another in whichever way the driver prefers and can be stored for easy access using the M1 and M2 buttons on the steering wheel. The standard range of equipment now includes the red start/stop button, adaptive LED headlights and front Park Distance Control (PDC).

Fascinating new options.

The new, optional M Sport seat is a real highlight in terms of function and form. The bucket-style shape borrows heavily from motorsport and provides drivers with optimum support, while the headrests are integrated into the seat back rest. The backrest also features an illuminated M2 logo at shoulder height. The black leather upholstery boasts design perforations in the seat and backrest, available in blue or orange. The standard sports seats are also available with black leather upholstery, featuring contrast stitching in blue or orange.

The many years of motorsport experience at BMW M GmbH are reflected in the availability of the new M sport brakes, which provide maximum brake performance thanks to larger brake discs (front axle: 400 mm diameter, rear axle: 380 mm diameter) and brake calipers painted grey (front axle: 6-piston fixed caliper, rear axle: 4-piston fixed caliper). The optional 19-inch forged alloy wheels (front axle: 9J x 19, rear axle: 10J x 19) are also available with the new Y-spoke design. A new metallic paint colour is also now exclusively available for the BMW M2 Competition: Hockenheim Silver.