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BMW M2

2026 BMW M2
2026 BMW M2. Photo: NetCarShow

BMW has built the M2 since 2015. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 6 of them, from the 2018 BMW M2 to the 2026 BMW M2. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built
2015–today
Brand from
Germany
Body styles
Coupé
Sold new in
North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog
6 cars, 1 of them concepts

How it changed

Power went from 410 hp in the 2019 M2 to 480 hp in the 2026 M2. It got heavier along the way: 1,650 kg for the 2019 car, 1,725 kg for the 2023. The most powerful here is the 2025 BMW M2 at 480 hp (358 kW), more than 86% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2025 BMW M2, in 3.7 s.

Every M2 in the catalog

2018 BMW M2

2018 BMW M2 Concept

410 hp · 0–62 mph 4.2 s · 1,650 kg

BMW M Performance Parts Concept based on the BMW M2 provides an even more marked shift in athletic flair towards motor racing style by means of a consistent weight reduction of more than 60 kilograms combined with optimised aerodynamics.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2019 BMW M2

2019 BMW M2

410 hp · 0–62 mph 4.2 s · 1,650 kg

Photo: NetCarShow

2020 BMW M2

2020 BMW M2

410 hp · 0–62 mph 4.2 s · 1,650 kg

The BMW M2 is a high-performance version of the BMW 2 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. As the 2 Series replaced the 1 Series coupé and convertible models, the first-generation M2 was marketed as the most basic M model in the range.

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons

2023 BMW M2

2023 BMW M2

460 hp · 0–62 mph 4.1 s · 1,725 kg

By sending its power to the rear wheels, the new BMW M2 is embracing the traditional recipe for converting engine output into dynamic performance.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2026 BMW M2

2026 BMW M2

480 hp · 0–62 mph 3.7 s

BMW M2 CS is based on the second generation of the BMW M2 and significantly improves what is already an extraordinary level of performance.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2018 M2410 hp (306 kW)406 lb-ft (550 Nm)4.2 s174 mph (280 km/h)1,650 kg (3,638 lb)3.0 L inline-6Rear Wheel Drive7-speed automatic, M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic—
2019 M2410 hp (306 kW)406 lb-ft (550 Nm)4.2 s174 mph (280 km/h)1,650 kg (3,638 lb)3.0 L inline-6Rear Wheel Drive7-speed automatic, M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic20 mpg
2020 M2410 hp (306 kW)406 lb-ft (550 Nm)4.2 s174 mph (280 km/h)1,650 kg (3,638 lb)3.0 L inline-6Rear Wheel Drive7-speed automatic, M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic20 mpg
2023 M2460 hp (343 kW)406 lb-ft (550 Nm)4.1 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,725 kg (3,803 lb)3.0 L inline-6Rear Wheel Drive8-speed automatic M Steptronic with Drivelogic19 mpg
2025 M2480 hp (358 kW)443 lb-ft (601 Nm)3.7 s155 mph (249 km/h)—3.0 L inline-6All Wheel Drive8-speed automatic M Steptronic with Drivelogic19 mpg
2026 M2480 hp (358 kW)443 lb-ft (601 Nm)3.7 s155 mph (249 km/h)—3.0 L inline-6All Wheel Drive8-speed automatic M Steptronic with Drivelogic19 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

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