Munich. With the engine from the BMW M4, the BMW M2
Competition reaches a whole new dimension (combined fuel consumption:
10.0-9.9 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 228–225 g/km)*:
The double turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine takes the compact
coupé to a whole new level of motorsport style driving performance.
The 410 horsepowers of the power unit propel the compact model to 100
km/h in only 4.4 seconds from standstill (4.2 s with double-clutch
transmission). However, this irresistible forward thrust can be
enhanced even further. At the launch of the BMW M2 Competition, a wide
range of exclusive M Performance Parts will be available as Original
BMW Accessories to turn the car into an uncompromising sports machine
with performance and looks to match. The source of all this racing
know-how is BMW M GmbH.
Lower weight and even more thrilling set-up.
In order to increase driving dynamics even further, the BMW
engineers came up with a whole series of highlights to lower the
weight of the M2 Competition and enhance its already very sporty
driving characteristics. This includes the M Performance suspension
retrofit kit, which is available as an Original BMW Accessory. The
coil-spring suspension can be lowered by up to 20 millimetres; the
damping technology can be independently adjusted for the compression
stage (12 setting options) and the rebound stage (16 setting options).
The M Performance suspension ensures a markedly neutral driving
response with significantly reduced rolling tendency. The performance
of the BMW M2 Competition is especially enhanced when it is driven
extremely dynamically.
BMW M Performance Parts upgrades also provide the suitable
light-weight forged wheels and larger-dimension brakes with even
higher braking response. The larger, internally ventilated and
perforated BMW M Compound Brake Discs of the BMW M Sports Brake System
Red ensure improved thermal resilience as compared to the series
production brake system. Aluminium 6-piston fixed calipers on the
front axle and 4-piston fixed calipers on the rear axle generate more
brake force under extreme conditions. The suitable sports brake pads
are also available. They are derived from long-distance brake pads as
used in motorsport and were developed to provide outstanding braking
performance under high thermal load. In conjunction with the new 19
inch M Performance forged wheel Y-spoke style 763 M the unsprung
masses are reduced by 3.2 kilograms* compared to the standard 19 inch
wheel. This has positive effects on steering behaviour and driving
dynamics. The open design with five Y spokes also highlights the red
brake calipers perfectly. The exclusive forged wheels are available in
the colours Jet Black matt and Frozen Gold with machined M Performance
lettering in the rim flange. Apart from the standard 19 inch tyres,
the especially high-grip MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres can be selected.
Carbon fibre emphasises the car’s sporty visual appeal.
Additional lightweight parts made of high-grade carbon fibre
save additional weight. The newly developed M Performance bonnet made
of carbon fibre with partially visible varnished carbon fibre is not
only a real eyecatcher; this is also the first time the BMW M2
Competition boasts a powerdome. This engine hood reduces the load on
the front axle by approximately nine kilograms, too. Truly stunning
looks are achieved in combination with the M Performance vehicle roof
in carbon fibre, which is also made of visible varnished carbon fibre
(approx. 5 kg weight saving) and the M Performance tailgate in carbon
fibre (approx. 6 kg weight saving, both available from 11/2018). In
addition to featuring partially visible varnished carbon fibre on the
outside, the inside of the tailgate is completely made of visible
carbon fibre, which makes for spectacular loading and unloading. The
M Performance front side panel in carbon fibre at the front,
left/right with integrated air outlets made of visible carbon fibre
(available from 11/2018) reduces weight even more.
Racing sound on the road is provided by the M Performance exhaust
system. The lightweight construction flap exhaust system made of
stainless steel features a titanium rear silencer and 93 millimetre
tailpipes made of carbon fibre with M logo. The sound ranges from
sporty (Efficient Mode) to uncompromising racing acoustics (Sport Mode
and Sport+ Mode) thereby emphasising the unique 6-cylinder bi-turbo
sound even further. Of course this exhaust system (available from
9/2018) saves weight as well – approximately 32 percent (8 kg) as
compared to the series production part.
Professional driving analysis via M Performance Drive Analyser.
Drivers of a sports machine like the BMW M2 Competition want to
know exactly how fast they’re going. For racetrack use, they not only
want to know about the driving speed, but also the engine data,
accelerator and brake use as well as the lateralacceleration.
The M Performance Drive Analyser now also allows this and other data
to be displayed, recorded, professionally and comfortably analysed
after driving in the BMW M2 Competition and it can also be shared with
others as required. The M Performance Drive Analyser has been directly
derived from motorsports. All that is required for this is an OBD
stick (On Board Diagnostics) as well as a special smartphone app. The
OBD stick is first of all placed in a socket in the footwell. The
smartphone then connects with the stick via Bluetooth and turns it
into an interactive driving experience system. All measured activities
are saved directly on the smartphone. Later all the results and data
can be called up in the app, which is free-of-charge for BMW
customers, in the form of videos or graphic displays. For all those
who want to make video recordings, Original BMW Accessories offer the
M Performance Track Fix and Travel Comfort System holders for
action cameras. They can be either attached to the threaded bushes for
the towing eyes on the front and rear or in the car’s interior.
Carbon fibre aerodynamics parts specially designed for the BMW
M2 Competition.
A wide range of exterior M Performance Parts is available to
visually emphasise the concentrated power of the BMW M2 Competition
even further and to highlight its aerodynamic qualities. The carbon
fibre parts are mainly elaborately crafted by hand and enhance the
high-quality and sporty visual appeal of the car even more. All parts
have been developed especially for the BMW M2 Competition and have
already been type approved for the whole car. No further entries have
to be made to the vehicle papers. These M Performance Parts are
available: front splitter in carbon fibre, kidney grille in carbon
fibre, air breather side bars in carbon fibre (right/left), exterior
mirror caps in carbon fibre, door sill finisher in carbon fibre, side
skirt extensions in carbon fibre, rear diffusor in carbon fibre, rear
spoiler in carbon fibre. Even the M Performance engine cover under the
bonnet is made of this high grade carbon fibre material. Its
multi-layer varnish finish and high-gloss polished surface give it a
very special visual appeal. The M Performance rear spoiler in carbon
fibre streamed is also available. M Performance Motorsport decal is
the ideal supplement for the carbon fibre parts and is available in
the distinctive M colours for the front, rear, left and right.
Sporty design accents for the doors and interior.
A further design accent already meets the eye when you open the
doors: BMW LED door projectors featuring new slide technology project
fascinating graphics onto the ground next to the car and turn getting
into the car into an experience. With two sports steering wheels,
special highlights are also available for the interior. They give the
interior a true motorsport appeal. M Performance steering wheel Pro is
covered with high-grade leather on the upper and lower section; the
grip area features Alcantara covering and is exceptionally pleasant
and functional to hold. The M Performance steering wheel with race
display, Alcantara covering and open-pore carbon fibre is an
especially sporty accessory. On the upper steering wheel rim it
features a display, which provides the driver with information
depending on the selected driving mode. In Sport Mode for example, a
stopwatch and a G-force meter for longitudinal and transverse
acceleration are displayed. In Race Mode, the stopwatch changes to
display minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second. The modes are
easy and comfortable to change using two buttons in the thumb rest
area. A gear shift indicator with coloured LEDs on the right and left
of the display provides even more motorsport atmosphere.
Refining the car down to the last detail with M Performance Parts.
In the footwell, the M Performance pedal covers in stainless
steel and M Performance floor mats provide further dynamic touches.
High-grade parts for the gearshift lever knob/gear selector switch,
double-clutch transmission and hand brake handle are featured in the
carbon fibre/Alcantara M Performance interior kit. Even the car key
can be upgraded with an elegant M Performance key case in
Alcantara/carbon fibre. The M Performance indoor car cover is
available as an Original BMW Accessory for everyone who wants to
protect their car in style.
*All figures are provisional. The fuel consumption figures were
calculated based on the ECE test cycle, dependent on tyre format.
*Weight figures with a tolerance of ± 5 %.