BMW M2 Prototypes Racing Each Other during Nurburgring Testing

At least this is what we made out of the video below, which shows multiple F87 M2 test vehicles being put trough their paces on the Nordschleife.

Under that camouflaged skin

Under the hood, the M2 is expected to pack the N55 turbocharged straight six delivering around 370 HP. As for the torque, this will sit at 465 Nm (343 lb-ft), but the rumor mill sees the engine fitted with an overboost function. This will temporary raise twist to 500 Nm (369 lb-ft).

Despite the full M treatment showing most of its results in the engine compartment, the M2 will bring plenty of other benefits compared to the M235i. For instance, the newcomer is expected to be lighter.

While the roof won’t use CFRP, other parts will most likely turn to this solution while aluminum is up the engineers’ sleeves.

This might just be the sharpest M product on the market

Having driven the M6, M4 and the M235i, we’re expecting the M2 to be the sharpest tool in the Motorsport division’s shed. That title is currently taken by the M4, which sees the heavy-comfy M6 being left far behind in terms of sheer driver interaction.

As we said during our M235i review, we didn’t enjoy the standard car due to the limitations of RWD setup used, which wasn’t exactly sideways-friendly, asking you to push the car to dangerous heights in order to drift.

And while we love the xDrive model, we’re here to talk about rear-wheel-drive pleasures. Despite the drawbacks mentioned above, the potential of the chassis is obviously there and we can’t wait for the proper M badges to allow this to shine.