Photo: Instagram | a.c.g_design
When the second generation BMW M2 premiered about a year ago, we were rather shocked to see that it looked drastically different compared to its predecessor. The more angular styling certainly does not fit it, and we still think the old one is far sexier.
Fortunately, it has proved to be a worthy successor in terms of the driving part and the number of smiles it puts on the lips of those behind the wheel. The reason is the new-gen BMW M2 still is a proper driver's car, with great dynamics, a straight-six up front, and rear-wheel drive.
Under the hood lies a familiar 3.0-liter twin-turbo lump that produces 453 hp (460 ps/303 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque in this configuration. That's just 20 hp (20 ps/15 kW) shy of the base M3 Sedan, and we saw it coming, as BMW's M Division wasn't going to jeopardize the larger and more expensive model – not yet, anyway.
Well, that latter part only applies to the normal Coupe, as there is also a CS on the horizon, and it might boast over 500 horsepower. But that's a different topic, so we will remind you that the regular M2 comes with a stick shift with six gears and an eight-speed DCT. With the former, it needs 4.1 seconds to 60 mph (97 kph), and with the latter, it is two-tenths quicker. The top speed is 155 miles per hour (250 kph), or 177 mph (280 kph) if you get it with the M Driver's Pack.
Since it broke cover last year, the all-new BMW M2 has been put to the test numerous times, proving again and again to be a wise choice for those infected with the gasoline virus. There are multiple tuners out there that could make it even punchier and, if you will, more controversial looking with all sorts of body kits. Thus, the sky is the limit when it comes to modifying this model, and if you somehow dig the bucktooth grille of the larger M4 (and others), then you could also land it.
If you do, it will look similar to the blue copy pictured above in the gallery. However, it is fake, and we are glad it is, as it definitely won't win any beauty contests with that controversial upgrade. It came to life earlier this week and was shared by a.c.g_design on Instagram. Besides the double-coffin grille, which we still don't like regardless of what modern-day BMW model it decorates, it doesn't feature any other tweaks. Thus, everything soldiers on, from headlight to taillight and from one side to the other.
We hope you are not fans of this CGI design, but if you are, we won't judge you. Who knows, maybe it will eventually grow on us, just like the E60 5er from the Chris Bangle era, which we think looks great now.
Under the hood lies a familiar 3.0-liter twin-turbo lump that produces 453 hp (460 ps/303 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque in this configuration. That's just 20 hp (20 ps/15 kW) shy of the base M3 Sedan, and we saw it coming, as BMW's M Division wasn't going to jeopardize the larger and more expensive model – not yet, anyway.
Well, that latter part only applies to the normal Coupe, as there is also a CS on the horizon, and it might boast over 500 horsepower. But that's a different topic, so we will remind you that the regular M2 comes with a stick shift with six gears and an eight-speed DCT. With the former, it needs 4.1 seconds to 60 mph (97 kph), and with the latter, it is two-tenths quicker. The top speed is 155 miles per hour (250 kph), or 177 mph (280 kph) if you get it with the M Driver's Pack.
Since it broke cover last year, the all-new BMW M2 has been put to the test numerous times, proving again and again to be a wise choice for those infected with the gasoline virus. There are multiple tuners out there that could make it even punchier and, if you will, more controversial looking with all sorts of body kits. Thus, the sky is the limit when it comes to modifying this model, and if you somehow dig the bucktooth grille of the larger M4 (and others), then you could also land it.
If you do, it will look similar to the blue copy pictured above in the gallery. However, it is fake, and we are glad it is, as it definitely won't win any beauty contests with that controversial upgrade. It came to life earlier this week and was shared by a.c.g_design on Instagram. Besides the double-coffin grille, which we still don't like regardless of what modern-day BMW model it decorates, it doesn't feature any other tweaks. Thus, everything soldiers on, from headlight to taillight and from one side to the other.
We hope you are not fans of this CGI design, but if you are, we won't judge you. Who knows, maybe it will eventually grow on us, just like the E60 5er from the Chris Bangle era, which we think looks great now.
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