The new BMW M2 was finally unveiled at the 2016 Detroit Motor Show and boy oh boy was it worth the wait. The moment you clap eyes on this stunning looking car, you just want to get behind the wheel and take off in it.
The M2 featured at the show was in Long Beach Blue, with a black leather interior that is completely in keeping with the limitless energy that oozes from this motor.
Boasting a 3.0-liter turbo engine that produces 365 hp, this rear wheel drive will take you from 0-62 mph in just 4.5 seconds in the six gear manual model, and 4.3 seconds in the automatic model.
Word on the street is that the M2 has been racking up some very impressive lap times at tracks such as the Salzburgring. Needless to say, along with such power, the M2 has a high-performance braking system, a lightweight aluminium suspension and the Active M Differential. As far as performance goes this is a very fast car, with super agile handling that will leave you gasping for breath.
The M2 featured at the show was in Long Beach Blue, with a black leather interior that is completely in keeping with the limitless energy that oozes from this motor.
Boasting a 3.0-liter turbo engine that produces 365 hp, this rear wheel drive will take you from 0-62 mph in just 4.5 seconds in the six gear manual model, and 4.3 seconds in the automatic model.
Word on the street is that the M2 has been racking up some very impressive lap times at tracks such as the Salzburgring. Needless to say, along with such power, the M2 has a high-performance braking system, a lightweight aluminium suspension and the Active M Differential. As far as performance goes this is a very fast car, with super agile handling that will leave you gasping for breath.
Inside, the black leather interior is complemented by carbon fibre and Alcantara trimmings that suit the M2’s 'bad boy' image. However, it also has the style and sophistication that you would expect from BMW.
In terms of technology, there is a Laptimer app that plots your position and speed via GPS. There’s also a GoPro app so that you can relive every exhilarating moment of your driving experience and the online entertainment system provides the soundtrack to your escapades by giving you access to over 22 million songs, without the use of a smartphone or MP3 player.
So, how can you get your hands on one of these spectacular beasts? With prices starting at around £44,000, the M2 isn’t exactly cheap and so you’ll need deep pockets. Also, there is the question of availability, BMW are planning to import 2000 M2s into the UK, but there are already 600 ordered and placing an order now would mean you would have to wait a year for delivery.
You may need to be a bit of a magician if you are going to pull an M2 out of a hat anytime soon, but when you do and when you take it out on the road for the first time, you’ll be surprised at just how quickly you can pull off a vanishing act.
In terms of technology, there is a Laptimer app that plots your position and speed via GPS. There’s also a GoPro app so that you can relive every exhilarating moment of your driving experience and the online entertainment system provides the soundtrack to your escapades by giving you access to over 22 million songs, without the use of a smartphone or MP3 player.
So, how can you get your hands on one of these spectacular beasts? With prices starting at around £44,000, the M2 isn’t exactly cheap and so you’ll need deep pockets. Also, there is the question of availability, BMW are planning to import 2000 M2s into the UK, but there are already 600 ordered and placing an order now would mean you would have to wait a year for delivery.
You may need to be a bit of a magician if you are going to pull an M2 out of a hat anytime soon, but when you do and when you take it out on the road for the first time, you’ll be surprised at just how quickly you can pull off a vanishing act.
