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850 HP BMW M2 Competition Goes Ballistic On The Autobahn

Posted on Jul 22, 2021Written by admin

The BMW M2 Competition is one of the finest sports cars built by BMW in recent years.

Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, the M2 Competition pumps out 405 hp as standard, more than enough for a car that is significantly smaller than the M3 and M4. However, quite a few owners decided they wanted more out of the M2 Competition’s S55 engine, and this particular example pumps out no less than 850 hp.

This M2 Competition has been brought to life by HC-Performance and to put it through its paces, AutoTopNL headed onto an open stretch of the German Autobahn for some performance testing. As you would imagine, the car builds up speed at an incredible rate and looks to be quite easy to drive at its limits.

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The clip doesn’t mention any acceleration times for the car but it appears to run from 62 mph to 124 mph (100-200 km/h) in roughly 4.5 seconds. The car has the available automatic transmission as opposed to the six-speed manual the M2 is also available with but nevertheless, we’re sure it is heaps of fun to drive, even though the aftermarket suspension does appear to create quite a bumpy ride.

BMW is currently in the midst of developing the next-generation M2. It is understood that the car will also feature a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder but be upgraded to around 480 hp, meaning it will almost have as much grunt as the new 473 hp M3/M4, but less than the duo’s 503 hp versions.

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The New 2023 BMW M2 Could Have Up To 490 Horsepower

Posted on May 31, 2021Written by admin

BMW will introduce the redesigned 2-Series Coupe later this year and new details are starting to emerge about the next-generation M2.

According to BMW Blog, the high-performance model will go into production in December of 2022 and be significantly more powerful than its predecessor.

While nothing is official, the publication suggests the M2 will have a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that produces between 480 hp (358 kW / 487 PS) and 490 hp (365 kW / 497 PS). That’s a huge jump over the current M2 Competition which is rated at 405 hp (302 kW / 411 PS). The model would also be significantly more powerful than the limited production M2 CS, which had 444 hp (331 kW / 450 PS) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.8 seconds.

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The numbers should be taken with a grain of salt, but they fall in between the 473 hp (352 kW / 479 PS) M3/M4 and the 503 hp (375 kW / 510 PS) M3/M4 Competition. It’s also reasonable to assume the 480 hp (358 kW / 487 PS) to 490 hp (365 kW / 497 PS) output would be for the M2 Competition as it would allow the larger and more expensive M3 and M4 to have bragging rights.

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Besides mentioning a rumored output, the report suggests the M2 will be offered exclusively with rear-wheel drive. That would buck the current trend, but the publication noted all-wheel drive could potentially be offered on future variants.

Of course, that remains to be seen and we likely won’t find out for sure until late next year.

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All-New BMW M2 To Launch For The 2023 Model Year?

Posted on Apr 30, 2021Written by admin

The new-gen BMW 2-Series has started shedding its camo, as it is expected to be unveiled before the end of the year. So, the new M2 shouldn’t be too far behind, right?

Well, if this rumor turns out to be correct, this won’t be the case as we won’t see the first production units on the road before early 2023.

Quoting undisclosed sources, BMWBlog reports that the new M2 will hit the assembly line in December 2022. By then, the upcoming 2-Series will be more than a year old.

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The premium subcompact sports coupe will still be rear-wheel drive, unlike the 2-Series Gran Coupe that is built on a front-wheel drive biased platform. Nevertheless, an M-tuned xDrive all-wheel drive system might be introduced, like on the bigger M3 and M4.

The engine is understood to be shared with the latest M3 and M4 too, albeit with less power, possibly inn the region of 450 HP. In the M3/M4, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight-six unit pumps out 473 HP, while in the Competition models it is good for 503 HP, according to BMW. Which could be an understatement, as dyno tests have revealed that the mill is actually more powerful.

It is still too early to tell whether the new M2 will feature the huge kidney grille design of its larger brethren. However, from what we can tell by the spy images, although it’ll be larger than the current model’s, it won’t be as big as the one in the M3 and M4.

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Mega Hatch Combat: BMW M2 CS Vs. Audi RS3 Vs. Mercedes-AMG A45 S

Posted on Nov 30, 2020Written by admin

While new electric vehicles are coming thick and fast, there are still heaps of driver-focused ICE performance cars on the market and they come in all shapes and sizes. In the compact category, for instance, you can get your kicks by choosing the BMW M2 CS, the Audi RS3, or the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S.

Sure, these cars are out of the price range of many people, but they all deliver excellent performance. CarWow recently pitted them against each other to see which is the quickest.

As standard, it is the M2 CS that has the advantage over the other two. Its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six is good for 444 hp and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque and is coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sending power to the rear wheels.

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The Mercedes-AMG A45 S has the smallest engine of the bunch, in the form of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 415 hp and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. It is also all-wheel drive and has an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

As for the Audi RS3 tested, it is actually a 2016 model and has been equipped with some modifications so it now produces 450 hp and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque.

Off the line, it comes as no surprise that the all-wheel drive Audi and Mercedes-AMG have the advantage. However, as the speeds start to increase, the BMW claws its way back and speeds past the Mercedes-AMG and is only narrowly defeated by the tuned Audi, while in a rolling drag race, the M2 CS easily defeated both the RS3 and the A 45 S.

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BMW M2 CS And Porsche Cayman GT4 Vie For Straight-Line Speed Honors

Posted on Sep 14, 2020Written by admin

While supercar manufacturers continue to engage in a seemingly never-ending horsepower war, it’s good to know that there are still some sports cars that aren’t all about on-paper performance but are instead focused on driving thrills. Take the BMW M2 CS and Porsche Cayman GT4, for example.

While the M2 CS and the Cayman GT4 represent the flagship variants of their respective bloodlines, they are not solely focused on crazy output numbers and lap times. Instead, they offer just the right amount of power that can actually be used on the street. However, performance cannot be overlooked, which begs the question which of the two is the fastest.

To find out, Lovecars recently conducted a drag race between the M2 CS and the Cayman GT4. It’s worth pointing out the GT4 featured is the 981-generation model and not the latest iteration. Nevertheless, it is an absolute pleasure to drive.

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As the M2 CS uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 444 hp and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque, it has a significant power advantage over the Cayman GT4 that is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six with 380 hp and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm). Both are rear-wheel drive and are fitted with six-speed manual transmissions.

In theory, then, the M2 CS is faster than the Cayman GT4, so did it manage to beat the Porsche in a straight line?

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BMW M2 CS Laps The ‘Ring Faster Than The Porsche 996 GT3 RS And First-Gen Audi R8 V10

Posted on Aug 16, 2020Written by admin

One of the de rigeur venues practically every manufacturer chooses to test their new cars, irrespective of segment, is the most demanding track in the world: the Nurburgring Norschleife. Unlike, say, city cars or SUVs, though, sports cars really belong there – thus it’s only natural for some of them to try and post a fast lap.

One of them is, undeniably, the BMW M2 CS, which was put through its paces at the ‘Ring by SportAuto’s Christian Gebhardt.

The skilled driver posted a lap time of 7 minutes and 42.99, which is comparable to the 996 generation of the Porsche GT3 RS driven by the legendary Walter Rohrl who did a 7:43.00, according to FastestLaps. The second generation Aston Martin Vantage, original Audi R8 V10 and Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 Black Series crossed the finish line in 7:43.92, 7:44.00 and 7:45.00 respectively.

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As impressive as it is, the 7:42.99 lap time posted by the Germans was not quick enough to beat the Audi RS Q8 (7:42.25), nor the Porsche Cayman GT4 (7:42.00) or Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (7:41.27). Perhaps more telling is the fact that the M2 CS could not go anywhere near the Renault Megane RS Trophy-R, which is the official front-wheel drive king at the Nurburgring, with a time of 7:40.10 posted by Laurent Hurgon.

With the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six from the M3 and M4, the M2 CS boasts 444 HP (450 PS / 331 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. The engine can be paired to either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, enabling a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) acceleration of 4.0 seconds in the former and 3.8 seconds in the latter, while in both cases top speed stands at 174 mph (280 km/h).

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