A few days ago, the new generation of BMW M2 was officially released, with the new car code name G87. It is reported that the new car will be launched in the global market in April 2023. Its most important sales markets are Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, China and Japan, with a starting price of US$63,194 (equivalent to about RMB 452,800).
In terms of appearance, although the new generation of BMW M2 is built on the new 2 Series Coupe, the appearance changes greatly. With the blessing of the new M package, the new car has made it more tougher than the 2 Series Coupe.
front nostril grille adopts brand new horizontal lines, and the heat dissipation/ventilation openings on both sides and center of the front also adopt a very square design, which looks very muscular overall. The outline of the new car's headlight group is very iconic different from the regular version 2 Series. The overall outline is in a triangular style, and the inside of the light group is still equipped with spoon-shaped LED daytime running lights. On the side of the body, the new car has a widened its front and rear fenders, basically continuing the hidden door handles of the 2 Series Coupe, but the wheel hub has been upgraded and replaced with front 19/20-inch rims and front opposite six-piston brake calipers from the M3/M4. It is also equipped with a carbon fiber roof, horn rearview mirror, front 19/20-inch rims, and front opposite six-piston brake calipers from the M3/M4. In addition, the BMW M Performance Parts set also has the option of M Performance light alloy wheels with the front 20/21-inch front and rear.
body size has also increased, with a size of 4580/1887/1403 mm and a wheelbase of 2747mm. Compared with the previous generation M2, the length of the car increased by 119mm, the width increased by 16mm, the height decreased by 11mm, and the wheelbase increased by 54mm. It is worth mentioning that the new car will also provide a new light blue paint - "Zandvoort Blue" (Zandvoort Blue), and will also offer Toronto Red, Brooklyn Grey, Gem Blue and Snow Mountain White paints.
The rear of the car is as angular as the front of the car. The new shape of the taillights echoes the headlights. The biggest difference between the M2 and the 2 Series Coupe is the rear diffuser and rear bar shape. The new car will be replaced with more performance-producing double-sided dual-exhaust exhaust.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a curved dual screen design composed of a 12.3-inch dashboard and a 14.9-inch multimedia central control screen, and is equipped with the latest iDrive 8 car system. The entertainment system includes BMW M-specific control options and configuration settings. The driver can customize the vehicle system according to his/her preferences in the M Setup menu: such as chassis, steering, braking and M Traction Control. In addition, it is equipped with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles and M selection buttons, a chicken leg shift lever, etc. At the same time, you can also choose carbon fiber barrel seats on M3/M4. Compared with the standard M Sport seats, the weight is reduced by 10.8kg, further enhancing the combat atmosphere in the car.
power, the new car will be equipped with the new M4 3.0T turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. After re-adjustment, the maximum power is 453 horsepower, the maximum torque of 2550 Nm, matched with a 6-speed manual transmission and an 8-speed M Steptronic manual transmission, with an acceleration time of 0-100km/h for 3.9 seconds, and the manual transmission is 4.1 seconds. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 250km/h. After optional M package, it can be increased to 285km/h. In addition, the new car will also be equipped with adaptive M suspension and active M differential power in terms of power.
