[Eshan Joshi]

While we’ve seen our fair share of spy shots with the next-generation BMW 2 Series Coupe, this is our first proper look at the M2. Caught testing in a wintery scenery somewhere in northern Europe, the smallest of the full-fat M cars (the M135i doesn’t count) had the full production body and the signature quad exhaust setup.

The Bavarians slapped on some white stickers above the actual door handle to try and trick us into believing the prototype had the old setup, but we know better. We also see an extra layer of disguise at the base of the C-pillar – notice the tiny black rivets holding the fake panels - presumably to hide the redesigned Hofmeister kink.

Even though all models below the 3 Series have been demoted to a front-wheel-drive layout, the two-door 2 Series will remain the exception. It still exhibits the traditional RWD proportions with a long hood and a short rear, and many are hoping the hugely controversial front grille of the bigger M4 isn’t hiding behind that mesh. By the looks of it, it isn’t, but considering BMW’s recent bold design approach, we can’t be sure.

A subtle trunk lid spoiler further denotes this isn’t a run-of-the-mill 2 Series model, while the chunky brakes and typical M side mirrors are also telltale signs we’re dealing with the range-topper. Those appear to be the final headlights, which we might have seen already almost a year ago when an early pre-production prototype of the normal 2 Series was spied camo-free. The taillights also appear to be the final setup.

All we can do is speculate at this point regarding the engine, but logic tells us it will employ a detuned version of the twin-turbo 3.0-liter used in the M3 and M4 along with their X3 M and X4 M SUV counterparts. Codenamed S58, the inline-six puts out 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet (550 Newton-meters) of torque in the non-Competition models, and we think it will be dialed down for the M2 to avoid clashing with the M4.

For more:
https://www.motor1.com/news/490541/2...m2-spy-photos/

[Venkatesh]

2023 BMW M2 reportedly has 450hp paired to a Manual Gearbox.











BMW is keeping the manual transmission alive for the next M2 and an optional setup with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Also for the first time and long overdue, BMW individual colors will be available to customers around the world

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[karan561]

Leaked;



Image Source: Bimmerpost

[volkman10]

2023 BMW M2 will be the last pure internal-combustion M vehicle.

The BMW M2 with in-line six-cylinder and rear-wheel drive will definitely be a puristic driving machine. We will see increasing electrification in other vehicles, of course in different forms, starting with the 48-volt electrical system and plug-in hybrids to fully electric drives. Seen in this way, the M2 will be the last M with a pure combustion engine drive and also without electrification scope such as a 48-volt on-board network, yes

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[GTB]

2023 M2 Competition Leaked (not sure)

[viXit]

New BMW M2 body kit for swift dzire launched?

[GForceEnjoyer]

I am left speechless, and not in a good way. What's with BMW these days? Must be the billionth time I've said this. Someone's been having too much fun with the ruler here, but then they must've realised it last minute and thrown in some curves in a hasty attempt to smoothen things out. Just wow.

On a lighter note:
Me: I want a BMW M car.
Mom: We have a BMW M car at home.
BMW M car at home:

Only this time, this is literally the BMW M car!

[frewper]

Ohh my dear god. Thats ugly.

BMW please stop ruining your cars. This far from being desirable.

[TechnoBloop]

It looks like a plastic toy car that we get for free with snacks items! Probably the best way to explain it.

[Kosfactor]

Where is the twin headlamp and vertical slats on the kidney grill?

Not sure if its a BMW itself. I doubt if they would deviate so much from their design.

FYI, Tupperware too has a model called M2.

[lordrayden]

Ah, the new BMW M2 by DC design .

Also, the BMW logo on the rear badge looks a little suspect and "photoshoppy". It can't be a reflection that's causing the deformity of the vertical edge of the top triangle because we can already see a reflection at the left side edge of the badge.

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by GTB

2023 M2 Competition Leaked (not sure)

Sure this is a real one? I had seen this in Instagram and thought it was fake.

Looks too plasticky and reminds me of Legos. Almost like BMW went, "Oh you hate our big grilles. Fine. Here is a small one". To be frank, I would believe if someone said this was the 3rd gen 86.

That said. As the last pure ICE M car and with that small coupe+ inline6+ manual combo, the looks are least of my concerns. (Apart from gandhis)

[StigsIndianCuz]

Oh my, this looks like some poorly designed mod for a video game. Lack of detailing in the front and those ridiculous boxes on the rear bumper. The only good angle in these photos is the one from the side.

Are you sure this not a part of some event where they bring kids' drawings to life?

[NFS_WAYNE]

This deserves to be in the wierd and whacky thread. The previous gen M2 looked miles better.

[GTB]

Originally Posted by DicKy

Sure this is a real one? I had seen this in Instagram and thought it was fake.

Not sure, I hope it is fake. BMW will unveil it in October.
Here is another picture from Instagram.