Auto Express – BMW M2 Review – Video

 

The M2 has been the most hyped car of 2016, but we can confirm it was worthy of such high expectations. Comparisons with BMW icons such as the 2002 Turbo and E30 M3 are inevitable and justified, as they are with the current M4 that the new car shares so much with.

Head of video James Batchelor throws some shapes in what could quickly become one of BMW’s best M cars yet.

2016 BMW M2 Specs:

BASE PRICE:$52,695

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

TRANSMISSIONS:6-speed manual, 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: 90 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Curb weight (C/D est):3450-3500 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/DEST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.1-4.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.9-10.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.6-12.8 sec
Top speed: 155 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (C/DEST):
EPA city/highway driving: 18-20/26-27 mpg