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Photo Gallery: BMW M2 CS tuned by G-Power has 550 HP

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The BMW M2 CS is regarded by many as one of the best cars ever to come out of the Motorsport division’s capable hands. What’s not to like about it, after all, as it embodies a perfect recipe that BMW has been working on for years. It’s a small, light, 2-door coupe, with a powerful straight six engine under the hood and rear-wheel drive. Well, for some, the standard power levels might not be enough.

Fret not though, as the people from G-Power have a proposition for you. They just published the first photos of their so-called G-POWER G2M LIMITED EDITION. This version uses the M2 Competition or the M2 CS as a basis and takes things to a whole new level. The new power output figures, according to the German tuner, should be 550 HP and 700 Nm, a drastic improvement over the stock figures.

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This upgrade comes with a couple of necessary improvements. The G2M Limited Edition gets up to 550 HP thanks to an ECU re-map that also takes out the standard top speed limiter, raising the threshold to 300 km/h. The gearbox transmission is also upgraded if we’re talking about the dual-clutch gearbox. Other changes include a stainless steel system that comes with the trademark G-Power tone as well as four 90-milimeter tailpipes with carbon finishes.

Under the hood you’ll also find new boost pipes and a racing air filter, according to G-Power. Since most customers won’t want their M2 CS to go unnoticed, a set of G2M LIMITED EDITION decals are offered as well while inside the cabin you’ll find a G2M badge (including the serial number) along with a G2M LED carbon steering wheel, and G2M Premium velour floor mats. All in, this is quite a special creation, but we’d be curious to see how the extra power changes the way the M2 CS handles.

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VIDEO: Can the BMW M2 CS Take Down the Lotus Evora GT?

The BMW M2 CS is one of the very best driver’s cars the brand has ever made. It’s compact, scalpel-sharp, faster than it even needs to be, and still comes with a proper row-your-own gearbox. The next-gen M2 might be great but, if it isn’t, we’re glad that the current-gen M2 CS graced our roads. The only real issues for the M2 CS are price and exclusivity. It was expensive when new and it’s holding its value on the used market, with its pricing arrow pointing upward. However, there’s also another old-school sports car that can be had for similar money, one that might even be a bit better — the Lotus Evora GT.

If you’re a car enthusiast of any kind, you likely already know that Lotus is sort of the best at chassis/suspension setups. When it comes to rear-wheel drive sports cars, there may not be a better brand at tuning chassis and suspensions to that perfect ride/handling balance than Lotus. The Evora GT, due to being a proper mid-engine sports car with rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, has a bit of an inherent advantage over the M2 CS. Still, the Bimmer punches well above its weight grade. So can it take on the lithe British fighter?

In this new episode of Everyday Driver, we get to see both cars go head-to-head on some twisty canyon roads. But first, let’s check the specs.

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The BMW M2 CS uses a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged inline-six, BMW’s old S55 engine from the last-generation M3. It makes 444 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. All of that power is sent to the rear wheels, via either a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch auto. The car in this video uses the latter. I’ve used both and, while the DCT is good, the manual is the correct choice.

While the Lotus Evora is a bit more interesting. It uses a mid-mounted, 3.5 liter, Toyota-sourced, supercharged V6 that makes 416 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. The only transmission choice is a six-speed manual, as it should be, and drive goes to the rear.

Sure, the BMW is up on horsepower and packs far more torque. However, the Lotus has a trick up its sleeve — curb weight. The Brit, as per usual with Lotus, only weighs around 3,100 lbs, while the BMW M2 CS checks in at just over 3,400 lbs. That’s a big difference, especially when you consider the Lotus’ inherent balance advantage. So which one is actually better to drive? Check the video and find out.

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G87 BMW M2 Coupe going through final testing stages

2022 will bring a few exciting BMWs, and one of them will be the G87 BMW M2. The sports coupe needs no introduction. It is one of the most popular M cars today and a fans’ darling. Based on the G42 2 Series Coupe, the G87 M2 might be the last of its kind. With a production cycle of seven years, we expect the following generation M2 to arrive near 2030 but with an electrified drivetrain.

Our sources say that this new G87 M2 will take the performance and handling to a new level. BMW has a great base model in the new 2 Series Coupe, so some of the work was cut out for the M engineers. But of course, they will add their own touches and technical bits to make the G87 M2 one of the best driving BMWs.

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Spy photos courtesy of instagram.com/wilcoblok/

The new G87 M2 aims to differentiate itself from the new 2 Series Coupe, and especially from the M240i model. Its grilles with horizontal slats are different than those of the 2 Series Coupe while the bumper features very square front air intakes. The inner sides of each grille are incredibly upright, with perfect 90-degree angles at each inner lower corner.

The headlights have a lot of rounded, soft edges in contrast with the square grilles and air intakes. The M2’s wheel arches are nicely swollen, it sits low to the ground, it features nice big quad exhausts, and a wider wheel track than the standard 2 Series.

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Spy photos courtesy of instagram.com/wilcoblok/

BMW’s new M2 will be released with an option between a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. Essentially, the very same options found in the new M3/M4. In standard form – since Competition, CS or even CSL models will follow – the new M2 will make around 450 horsepower. We expect a similar torque as the standard M4 – 406 lb-ft of torque.

BMW will likely introduce the G87 M2 in mid-summer 2022, so stay tuned for more details!

[Spy photos provided by instagram.com/wilcoblok]

BMW M2 Competition with supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 heads to SEMA

As with most automotive events that were canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, last year’s tuner-focused SEMA show also didn’t take place. The Specialty Equipment Market Association is eager to return in full force in 2021 and one of the more interesting builds will be this wild BMW M2 Competition. Filippo Speed Shop has done a rather unusual engine swap that we’re pretty sure very few saw coming.

Gone is the S55 twin-turbo inline-six engine as instead of a 3.0-liter unit, this 2020 M2 Competition is now rocking a massive 6.2-liter HEMI. Yes, it’s the V8 mill powering a series of SRT Hellcat muscle cars sold in the US. Since the engine bay wasn’t originally conceived to accommodate such a massive powertrain, the folks over at Filippo Speed Shop solid mounted the supercharged eight-cylinder powerhouse.

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The high-performance coupe has retained the original strut mounts, but with a couple of spacers in the back. As you can easily see, the large-displacement engine barely fits under the hood, but they made it work in the end. The result is a massive power boost over the M2 Competition’s stock output of 405 hp and 406 lb-ft as Dodge offers the HEMI engine with as much as 807 hp and 707 lb-ft in the Challenger SRT Super Stock. There’s no word about how the larger powertrain has affected the weight distribution, although it’s safe to say it’s no longer 53:47 as the M2 Competition is likely quite a bit more nose-heavy than before.

With great power comes great responsibility, which is why the little Bimmer now features a custom set of six-piston front and four-piston brake calipers from StopTech, hiding behind custom 18-inch forged wheels finished in black. It’s an M2 worthy of the CSL badge as it boasts carbon fiber vented front fenders, Lexan windows all around, and a completely stripped-out interior with just the driver’s seat.

Don’t go into thinking this build is just for the SEMA show as the skilled folks at Filippo Speed Shop are saying it’s a legit race car and they’ll be taking it to the track to show what it’s capable of at full tilt. The project started off with a brand-new M2 Competition before getting a full makeover, which included a sequential gearbox, a four-way-adjustable coilover suspension, and a rear wing likely visible from the moon.

The custom BMW will take part in the Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition at this year’s SEMA show, which kicks off on November 2.

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VIDEO: Joe Achilles Drives the BMW 1M — Better Than an M2 Comp?

One of BMW’s modern legends is the BMW 1 Series M. The 1M was a bit of a Frankenstein car, built as a parts-bin special, with several of its bits pulled from cars like the E92 M3. However, the final product was something so special and so engaging that BMW enthusiasts the world over fell in love with it. In this new video from Joe Achilles, we get to take a look at the BMW 1M and if it’s better than the M2 Competition.

While the video isn’t a direct comparison between both cars, Achilles is an M2 Competition owner and has owned his car for quite a long time. So he can easily describe the differences between the two cars. And there are many differences.

In a way, the BMW M2 Competition the spiritual successor to the BMW 1M, despite the two cars being incredibly different under the skin. They’re both small, rear-wheel drive, two-door coupes with six-cylinder engines but that’s really where the similarities end.

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The 1M’s engine is a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged I6, like the M2’s, but the 1M’s isn’t actually an M Division engine. Instead, it’s the engine from a BMW 335i but with some modification from the M Division. Whereas the M2 Comp engine is a proper M engine, borrowed from the F82 M3 Competition. The BMW 1M was only available with a manual transmission, while the M2 Comp is available with a DCT. The 1M also used hydraulic steering, while the M2 Competition uses an electric power steering rack.

So after a brief drive in the BMW 1M, does Achilles — a longtime M2 Competition owner — feel like the older car is the better car? In a lot of ways, yes. The M2 Comp, without question, is more capable, faster, and more modern. It’s the better car to live with on a day-to-day basis. But on a twisty road, it’s almost a guarantee that the 1M will be more fun. More importantly, it’s more fun at lower speeds, which means you don’t have to risk suicide to really play with it. So which one’s better? Tough call but if I had to make the choice, I’m going for the little orange bruiser.

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2023 BMW M2 G87 ripping off the asphalt on the Nurburgring

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A lot of BMW fans are impatiently waiting for the launch of the G87 BMW M2, so they can finally see the car in person. For both good and bad reasons. While none off use will be seeing a production M2 anytime soon, this new spy video gives us a taste.

The next-gen G87 BMW M2 will be the last stand for rear-drive, manually-operated BMWs straight-six engines, which gives fans a lot of hope. However, there’s also reason for fear, as early spy photos and renders have shown a design that haven’t exactly been encouraging. Oddly rectangular grilles and a seemingly flat front bumper give it an unprofessional look. There’s also the matter of the standard 2 Series design getting a bit of criticism from just about every direction.

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Rendering by @rokenr on Instagram

That said, the G87 BMW M2 should be great to drive. The next-gen chassis will be a massive improvement over the current car’s already good one and it will boast a version of the M3’s S58 engine, which is also a huge improvement over its predecessor. BMW M is also on a bit of a roll, with cars like the M2 CS, M3 Competition, and M5 CS proving that making brilliant driver’s cars isn’t a skill the M Division has forgotten.

In this new spy video, we get to see the G87 M2 do some laps at the Nürburgring, as well as drive on some of the public roads surrounding it. Not only does it look capable and fun but it sounds pretty good, too. Admittedly, it’s hard to hear proper engine sound with all of the other ambient noise around. From what we can tell, though, it’s going to sound better than the current car which is… fine but uninspiring. There’s a metallic growl to the current car that all M cars are supposed to have but the previous-gen sort of doesn’t. We can’t wait to drive this new one, even if we’re not sold on its looks just yet.

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BMW M2 Rendering Based on New Leaked Photos

Yesterday, we saw some leaked photos that were allegedly of the upcoming BMW M2’s bumper. The bumper was no the ground and it showed off what looked to be the new M2’s grille and front air intakes. Since then, a render was released, showing off what the BMW M2 could look like with that very bumper.

The idea behind this render is simple — take the newly released BMW 2 Series Coupe and slap the leaked M2 bumper onto its face. Obviously, it’s more complicated than that, and I envy graphic artists’ ability to make such things, but that’s the basic idea behind it.

It’s an interesting looking car, this BMW M2 render. Its grilles are different than those of the 2 Series Coupe and, honestly, I’m not so sure that’s a good thing. I actually really like the new 2er’s mug but I’m not so sure I like this M2’s. Also, the very square front air intakes look odd and don’t really match the curves of the rest of the front end. Almost nothing on the front of the 2 Series is squared, so throwing square front air intakes is a bit jarring.

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What’s also interesting is that BMW M seems to want to really visually differentiate its cars from the standard BMWs on which they’re based. Why can’t the grilles and most of the front end stay mostly the same? Why not just add some more aggressive front air intakes, maybe a hood bulge, and call it a day? The E46 M3 is still the best looking M3 of all and its differences are subtle.

Admittedly, this doesn’t look bad and if the BMW M2 does end up looking like this render, I don’t think too many enthusiasts will have a problem with it. Especially if it’s killer to drive, which I think it will be.

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Hybrid Charger Helps Give S55-Equipped BMWs Up to 1,000 Horsepower

BMW’s new S58 engine that powers the X3 M, M3, and M4 is a step up from the previous M3’s old S55 engine in every way. That’s not to say the old engine was bad, though. The S55 was a great engine, it was just a bit too spikey in its delivery and made a gruff noise that wasn’t particularly pleasant. It did, however, have one attribute that still can’t be taken away — tuning potential.

You can tune an S55 engine to make epic amounts of power and power can come easy, with even just a simple ECU tune being capable of bumping it up almost 100 horses. However, if you fit any S55-equipped BMW with a Hybrid Charger from German tuning company Infinitas, it can make anywhere from 600 horsepower to 1,000 horsepower.

The Infinitas Hybrid Charger consists of mostly an additional compressor, which pre-charges the air for the turbochargers. This not only reduces boost time, sharpening response, but it allows for higher boost pressure and more power. The best part is that it still uses the OEM turbochargers.

Infinitas sells several different kits, with different levels of power. The starting point gives you the compressor, which comes with an oil supply circuit that uses the stock engine’s oil supply, an extended belt drive, new air intake, and an aluminum charge air cooler between the compressor and turbos. It also gets an engine tune. All of that bumps power to 600 horsepower and 590 lb-ft.

However, if you want even more power, you can step up to several different levels. The maximum you can get requires an upgrade of engine internals, to strengthen the engine enough to handle the power. Max power is said to be 1,000 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque, which is absolutely insane from a 3.0 liter inline-six.

This Infinitas Hybrid Charger system is available on any S55 engine BMW. So the F80 BMW M3, F82 BMW M4, and F87 BMW M2 Competition are all capable of making 1,000 horses from this Hybrid Charger setup. It might seem a bit crazy to drive any of those cars with 1,000 horsepower but hey, you only live once.

[Source: Infinitas]

VIDEO: BMW M2 CS vs Porsche Cayman GT4 — Best Pure Sports Cars

At the moment, BMW is running out of proper, old-school driver’s cars. In reality, there’s only one left — the BMW M2 CS. Of all BMW’s cars, it’s the only lightweight(ish), rear-wheel drive, manually-equipped sports car from BMW you can find and, admittedly, it’s brilliant to drive. However, there’s also another incredible sports car in the segment that it has to contend with — the Porsche Cayman GT4. So which is best?

In this new video from Car Gurus, Dan Prosser put those very two sports cars head-to-head and we’re extremely jealous.

The BMW M2 CS puts up a great fight but, predictably, it can’t take down the Porsche. That’s really not an indictment of the BMW but high praise for the GT4. Porsche’s hottest Cayman is quite possibly the finest driving machine on sale at the moment, with a sublime mid-engine chassis, a screaming naturally-aspirated flat-six engine and fantastic steering.

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Plus there are other little things the Cayman gets right that the M2 CS simply can’t. It’s seating position, visibility and overall H-point are near-perfection. In the M2 CS, you sit a bit too high, it can feel a bit claustrophobic and its H-point isn’t proper sports car level. However, that’s just the nature of the two cars, as the BMW M2 CS is built on a 2 Series chassis, which is a pretty normal car, while even the base Cayman is a bespoke sports car.

The BMW M2 CS is the best driving BMW since the 1M but, as we also pointed out in our reviews, Prosser admits it’s not worth the extra cost over the standard M2 Competition. It’s a great driving car but it can’t match the precision, balance or pure sports car thrills that the Porsche Cayman GT4 provides. The M2 CS is brilliant but the Cayman GT4 is on another level. Then again, it’s on another level than almost everything else.

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BMW M2: European production ends in Fall 2020

The clock is ticking for the last buyers of a BMW M2. The production of the compact sportscar for European customers will come to an end in Fall 2020. The end of the production cycle will apply to both the “regular” BMW M2 Competition and the recently announced BMW M2 CS.  Customers outside of Europe will continue to receive allocations.

Allegedly, the reason for the early end of the M2 production is closely related to the increasingly stringent emissions standards and the demanding requirements for the CO2 emissions of the European new car fleet. The BMW M760i with its V12 engine is another “victim” of these new emission rules.

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After the production of the current BMW M4 Coupe and Convertible was recently discontinued in Europe, as planned, the BMW M2 Competition was the last model to use S55 3.0 liter TwinTurbo engine. Therefore, adapting the 2014-born engine to the stricter emission requirements simply makes no economic sense.

This will understandable upset and affect some of the future M2 customers, but it’s also an opportunity to snag one of the last units ever made in this configuration.

The BMW M2 has been warming up our hearts since 2016 when we first drove the car at Laguna Seca. It was one of the first BMWs in recent memory – aside from the 1M – which put a big smile on our faces.

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In the end, the BMW M2 shares a simple recipe for success with its 1 Series M Coupe predecessor. Both cars aimed to provide the “Ultimate Driving Machine” experience in a tight and short body, with plenty of power, affordable price, and an optional manual transmission.

What started in 2016 with 370 hp and an N55 engine became a complete package with the latest BMW M2 Competition model. The revised M2 received a power bump to 410 hp, thanks to the S55 transplant and was also further refined on the chassis side.

United States is the main market for the BMW M2 and customers on this side of the pond can breathe a sigh of relief – the BMW M2 Competition and M2 CS can still be ordered into 2021.

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Of course, BMW is already working on the next generation M2 Coupe which is likely to arrive in 2022. And if we were to place bets on the engine choice, then the new S58 is likely a safe bet.

[Source: Bimmertoday]

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