BMW AUSTRALIA IS SET TO INTRODUCE the new BMW M2 Coupé, which has received a power and torque increase, later this year.
The straight six M TwinPower Turbo engine of the rear-drive sports coupé now develops 353kW, representing an increase of 15kW over the previous model.
The automatic variant also receives an increase in peak torque, from 550Nm to 600Nm.
Advances have been made with throttle mapping and response in all selectable drive modes to provide more rapid reactions to the driver’s requests for acceleration.
The updates mean the BMW M2 accelerates faster than before. The M2 fitted with the six-speed manual transmission – which continues to be offered in Australia and represents a unique proposition in the segment – can now achieve a 4.2-second standard sprint time. This is a 0.1 second improvement over the previous model.
For the variant fitted with the eight-speed M Steptronic Sport transmission, it can now hit the 100km/h mark from rest in 4.0-seconds. This is also one tenth of a second faster.
The increase in power makes its presence felt over the 0-200km/h sprint, with both the automatic and manual variant shaving 0.6-seconds off their times. The former now achieves the mark in 12.9 seconds and the latter in 13.7.
Changes to the powertrain are complemented by equipment and technology enhancements.
The BMW M2 is now available in a wider choice of paint finishes, including new Sao Paulo Yellow, Fire Red metallic, Portimao Blue metallic and Skyscraper Grey metallic.
Customers can elevate the look of their BMW M2 Coupé with a new M light-alloy wheel design in double-spoke design finished in silver.
The revised cockpit of the BMW M2 includes a new M leather steering wheel with flat-bottomed rim, modified spokes and a red centre marker at the 12 o’clock position. An Alcantara-trimmed wheel is also available as an option.
Vernasca leather upholstery, which is already standard on Australian models, can now be ordered in a red/black bi-colour variant. In addition, the lightweight M Carbon bucket seats can be specified as an individual option.
A lift in the technology offering sees the BMW M2 receive the latest evolution of the BMW iDrive control/operation system based on BMW Operating System 8.5.
The cockpit also features a redesigned instrument panel to enhance functionality. New adjustment controls for the air vent grilles in the centre of the instrument panel and on the driver’s and front passenger side of the cockpit allow the airflow to be adjusted using rotating and tilting movements.
Local pricing and specification
The BMW M2 Coupé includes an extensive standard specification, with highlights listed below:
- 8-speed Steptronic transmission
- Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Alarm system
- Ambient light
- Anthracite headliner
- Comfort Access system
- Connected Package Professional
- DAB+ tuner
- Driving Assistant
- harmon/kardon surround sound system
- Leather ‘Vernasca’ upholstery
- Live Cockpit Professional
- Lumbar support, front
- M Compound brake, blue
- M interior trim ‘Carbon Fibre’
- M Drive Professional
- M lights Shadowline
- M rear spoiler
- M seat belts
- M Shadowline with extended contents
- M Sport Seats
- Parking Assisant
- Personal eSim
- Seat adjustment, electric
- Seat heating, front
- Steering wheel heating
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Wireless smartphone charging
Equipment program
The BMW M2 is available with a set of options tailored for enthusiasts to personalise their vehicle, with details below:
- Manual transmission: No cost option
Note: removes Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go - M Compound brake, red: No cost option
- M Carbon bucket seats: $12,000
- M Alcantara steering wheel: $1000
Exterior finishes
Main selections (all no cost options)
- Alpine White
- M Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Zandvoort Blue
- M Portimao Blue metallic
- Skyscraper Grey metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic
- Fire Red metallic
- Black Sapphire metallic
BMW Individual
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic: $5000
- Frozen Portimao Blue metallic: $5000
Alloy wheel program
- 19-inch/20-inch M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 930 M
Standard - 19-inch/20-inch M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 930 M Bicolour
No cost option - 19-inch/20-inch M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 930 M Silver
No cost option
Upholstery
- Leather ‘Vernasca’ Black/exclusive highlight
Only available in conjunction with M Sport seats - Leather ‘Vernasca’ Black/Red highlight
Only available in conjunction with M Sport seats
- Full leather ‘Merino’ Black/exclusive highlight
Only available in conjunction with M Carbon bucket seats
Interior trim
- M interior trim finishers ‘Carbon Fibre’
Standard
2025 BMW M2 Coupé line-up
| Variant | Powertrain and drive | Max. Power (kW) |
Torque (Nm) |
0-100km/h (secs) |
Top speed (km/h) |
Price |
| M2 with 6-speed manual |
3.0L M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder petrol engine; RWD
|
353 | 550 | 4.2 |
250 |
$123,900 |
| M2 with 8-speed M Steptronic | 353 | 600 | 4.0 |
250 |
Plus on road costs