The BMW M2 Sounds Extra Brutal With M Efficiency Exhaust

Whether or not or not you like the look of the brand new BMW M2, you possibly can’t deny one factor: it has a presence. The daring entrance finish and ponderous bottom assist differentiate it from the rest within the BMW lineup. And with the automaker’s vary of M Efficiency components geared up, it provides much more aptitude – for higher or worse.

However greater than only a visible improve (or downgrade), the M2 with M Efficiency components sounds meaner than the bottom mannequin due to its funky center-mounted quad exhaust suggestions. We have seen that setup on the M3 and M4 earlier than, however now it makes its solution to the M2 for the primary time. BMW launched a brief video on Instagram displaying off that new exhaust observe.

Even with out the funky quad exhaust, although, the brand new BMW M2 nonetheless pumps out 453 horsepower (333 kilowatts) and 406 pound-feet (550 newton-meters) of torque courtesy of a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine. BMW electronically limits the M2’s prime velocity to 155 mph (250 kph), or 177 mph (284 kph) with the elective M Driver’s Bundle geared up.

A six-speed guide transmission is customary whereas an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission is out there as an possibility. Though, German patrons must pay further for the six-speed shifter.

Different add-ons, just like the blacked-out bumper items, the carbon fiber diffuser, the wing, and the staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels, must be obtainable when the M2 goes on sale within the US subsequent April. No phrase on how a lot these M components may cost a little you, however the M2 begins at $63,194 within the US with the $995 vacation spot price included.