BMW To Shake Up Segment With 410HP M2 Competition

The information confirms that the M2 Competition uses the same S55 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six engine as the M4 but has been detuned to 410 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. BMW quotes a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 4.2 seconds with a dual-clutch transmission. The punchy engines revs up to 7600 rpm.

No mention has been made as to whether or not the M2 Competition will be offered with a six-speed dual clutch transmission. Even if it’s not, the short wheelbase, rear-wheel drive system, and compact nature of the car promise to make it an absolute treat to drive.

TheSteve - 4/9/2018 4:02:34 PM

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I don't believe that just adding more horsepower will give BMW the sales boost they're seeking.

MDarringer - 4/9/2018 7:28:58 PM

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Niche version of a niche version of a niche car...#pointless

valhallakey - 4/10/2018 2:08:56 AM

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This will be an awesome little rocket with the M4 motor in it. Wonder what the premium will be over the regular M2....

bw5011 - 4/10/2018 4:02:04 PM

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Still gets smoked off the line and through the 1/4 mile by the RS3. Either way, they should work on making more reliable cars instead of cars that break down faster.

It is still a nice looking car. I think it is the second best looking in their lineup behind the M4.

JRobUSC - 4/10/2018 5:28:01 PM

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http://d1arsn5g9mfrlq.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/2018016a.jpg

BMW is 8th in JD Power, ranked ahead of Audi (13th) and Mercedes (15th). The industry average falls between Audi and Benz.

valhallakey - 4/11/2018 2:46:01 PM

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M2 is probably better through a road circuit with a much lower polar moment of inertia. Hanging an engine out over or in front of the front axle is not a preferred method to create a great handling car.

LexSucks - 4/11/2018 5:43:16 PM

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RS3 looks like an A3 with nice wheels, different Exhaust, Brakes and Bumpers. RS3 looks too bland for the type of vehicle that it is. It would take about $4k to make an A3 look like an RS3. Not that easy with the M2. RS3 needs to look meaner.

LexSucks - 4/11/2018 5:44:07 PM

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And BMW is more reliable than Audi according to JD power.

bw5011 - 4/13/2018 12:47:05 PM

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I don't know about JD Power, I can only go off the vehicles I own. Either way though on average any of the vehicles are good.

bw5011 - 4/13/2018 12:51:46 PM

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@LexSucks .. come on, you the M2 and 240 look alike now... It would cost less than 2k to make the 240 look like a M2. They are different trims not different cars... They don't suppose to look completely different.

LexSucks - 4/11/2018 4:57:22 PM

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They needed to. The M240i catches and passes the M2 on the highway