BMW has a brand new technology of the 2-Collection coupe for the 2022 mannequin yr, and sure, the automobile sticks with rear-wheel drive. Because of this our favourite 2-Collection variant, the M2, will not lose its hardcore edge when it receives its personal redesign.

Our newest spy pictures and video present a brand new prototype for the M2, and it is probably the most revealing but. Earlier pictures present testers on the Nürburgring.

All of the signature BMW M styling cues are current on the newest prototype, just like the quad-exhaust suggestions, flared wheel arches, and aerodynamically formed aspect mirrors.

The redesigned 2-Collection is longer and wider than the automobile it replaces, and this can carry over to the M2. This could enhance stability however weight may very well be a difficulty. We additionally know that torsional stiffness of the physique may also be up with the brand new technology.

Energy is anticipated to return from a detuned model of the three.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 discovered within the newest M3 and M4, in addition to the X3 M and X4 M. Search for about 400 hp within the new M2, which is up significantly on the 365 hp of the final M2. A spicier M2 Competitors also needs to be out there at launch.

Transmission choices ought to embody a 6-speed handbook and 8-speed computerized. Rear-wheel drive is a given, although we might see all-wheel drive made out there within the Competitors spec, as is the case for the M3 and M4.

Search for the brand new M2 to debut later in 2022 as a 2023 mannequin. Manufacturing will doubtless be dealt with at BMW’s plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. It is the place the common 2-Collection coupe is being constructed.

Sadly, rumors of an M2 CSL did not pan out, no less than with the outgoing M2. Nonetheless, an M4 CSL is considered coming shortly.

There have additionally been rumors the front-wheel-drive 2-Collection Gran Coupe and associated 1-Collection hatchback bought abroad will get their very own devoted M fashions. These are rumored to return with all-wheel drive and peak outputs registering about 400 hp, doubtless from a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4. Former BMW M boss Marcus Flasch stated that such automobiles weren’t potential because of the lack of an acceptable engine. Given the curiosity in rival choices from Audi Sport and Mercedes-Benz AMG, the state of affairs might change, particularly with former Audi Sport boss Frank van Meel again in command of BMW M.