BMW M2 Promo – Video

BMW’s pint-sized M2 harkens back to the original small, swift, and snappy M car, the E30-gen M3. Its 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six makes 365 hp and drives the rear wheels through a six-speed manual. An optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic blasts the M2 to 60 in just 4.0 seconds. The poised chassis delivers heroic handling, and although the steering is a bit vague at times, this is easily forgiven; sticky tires and beefy brakes help inspire confidence. The M2 is a 2017 10Best winner.

 

PRICE AS TESTED:
Base price: $55,595

 

 

ENGINE TYPE:
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

Displacement:
182 cu in, 2979 cc
Power: 365 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 369 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm

TRANSMISSION:
7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:

Wheelbase: 106.0 in
Length: 176.2 in
Width: 73.0 in Height: 55.5 in
Passenger volume: 89 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Curb weight: 3510 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:

Zero to 60 mph: 4.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.6 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 18.3 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 28.6 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.4 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.4 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.5 sec @ 113 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 163 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 155 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.99 g

FUEL ECONOMY:

EPA city/highway driving: 20/27 mpg
C/D observed: 19 mpg