We’re in Ascari, Spain this week testing not only the all-new BMW M5 Competition, but also the fans’ favorite M2 Competition. Over the course of a few weeks, BMW has invited journalists from around the world to experience their top M products today on one of the most iconic race tracks in the world.
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The challenging, tricky and somewhat dangerous Spanish private track is the perfect venue to test the capabilities of the new M cars, its corners are tight, blindspots are plenty and there aren’t many straightaways.
But the event is not only about driving the car, it’s also an opportunity to chat with M engineers, project and program leaders, to learn more about the development process of these new M cars.
So with that in mind, we decided to turn it over to you this time and let you ask some questions about the M2 Competition. We know there is a lot of chatter out there, especially on some forums, so we’re opening the floor to you to potentially get your questions answered. As always, it’s smart to stick to the current product lineup since BMW is unlikely to comment on speculations or future models.
Feel free to leave your comments in the section below.
I was wondering why they went with the S55 engine instead of the new S58.
S58 is not ready yet….
I would guess it’s basically ready by now, and could have been if they really wanted to.
Why did they make the grilles so damn ugly?
Are the Red M Performance brake also designed for road use ?
Is there a risk of having those Red caliper brakes making more noise than the regular or M brakes ?
For me, we still have to wait for a serious M2 with all performance parts included or proposed in a carbon package… Who can imagine to change a roof on a brand new car ? Please, BMW team, come back to the reality !
Why cut down the power from such an excellent car? Should give us the same power as a M3/4 Competition has
Plenty of power for that car. Believe me.
👍🏼 I know it is. But still feel that they do that just for the purpose of keeping existing M3/4 customers happy. S58 is coming for them in the next couple of years anyway. BMW should just make the number looks as good on this M2C. Or do they just save that figure for M2CS? 😅
Why would a lesser vehicle have the same h.p? When have BMW ever done that?
M2 CSL maybe
🤭😂 But many, including myself, will be very happy with with this M2 Competition 🍻
You will be
Did you get to test it on the road? I’m wondering how the ride quality is if you wanted it as a daily driver.
I did, but can’t talk about it for another 24 hrs
Hi Horatiu,
Do you had the possibility to talk with the engineers about the Red M Performance brake ?
Are the Red M Performance brake also designed for road use ?
Is there a risk of having those Red caliper brake making more noise than the regular or M brake ?
Thank you in advance if you could have an answer
People have complained about the S55 engine note since the introduction of the F8x M3/M4. The sound of the modified N55 under the hood of the M2 was almost universally better received. Does the M2 Comp S55 variant suffer from a similar “choking on gravel” engine sound?