The BMW M2 is an exceptional high-performance car developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. Initially introduced as the most basic M model in the range, the first-generation M2 featured the F8x chassis from the M3/M4 series and utilized the BMW N55 series engine. Subsequent models like the M2 Competition and M2 CS were equipped with a more powerful twin-turbocharged engine developed by BMW M GmbH known as the S55 engine.
The first-generation M2 Coupé made its debut in various media outlets in late 2015 and was officially showcased at the North American International Auto Show in January 2016. Production began shortly after in October 2015, with the first units delivered to customers in early 2016. The M2 Coupé was exclusively available in a rear-wheel-drive configuration.
Under the hood, the M2 Coupé was powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter N55B30T0 straight-six engine that generated 365 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 343 lb-ft of torque between 1,450 and 4,750 rpm. The engine featured an overboost function that could temporarily increase torque to 369 lb-ft.
Key Points:
- The BMW M2 is a high-performance model within the BMW 2 Series lineup created by BMW M GmbH.
- The first-generation M2 used technology from the M3/M4 series and featured the N55 engine.
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