The F87 BMW M2 Journey and the Controversy over AWD vs. FWD vs. RWD
Despite calls for AWD or FWD, the board insisted the first M2 (F87) must be a rear-wheel-drive sports car with a six-cylinder engine.
Despite calls for AWD or FWD, the board insisted the first M2 (F87) must be a rear-wheel-drive sports car with a six-cylinder engine.
A BMW spokesperson told Top Gear magazine that M customers are buying enough cars with manual gearboxes to keep the stick shift alive.
The G87 2025 BMW M2 is set to deliver 480 PS, equivalent to roughly 473 horsepower and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque for the automatic gearbox
BMW M CEO Frank van Meel announced on Instagram the M2, M3, and M4 are due for an "upcoming model revision."
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The new BMW M2 has already been modified by British tuning shop A Reeve Performance with a plug & play solution and some hardware mods.
More than half of customers who bought the new BMW M2 in the United States last year opted for the manual transmission.
The G87 BMW M2 could get the beautiful Twilight Purple and Grigio Telesto colors starting with production in August 2024
Can Kia's EV6 GT, with its instant torque and futuristic design, outshine the heritage and power of BMW's gas-powered M2?
Mecum is auctioning an unique BMW M2 F87 painted in Austin Yellow. It was commissioned by collector Michael Fux and had an original sticker price of $114,085.
This G87 M2 is a testament to the power of collaboration between IND and Alpha-N. With its extensive list of modifications, this car is a true masterpiece
One of the first BMW M2 G87 models to be delivered in an Individual paint, this sports coupe with a matte color gets the walkaround treatment.