The new BMW M2 2022 will be more impactful, sharper and more elegant Car News

BMW will offer the new M2 with the choice of either a standard six-speed manual or a new eight-speed automatic with torque converter and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The auto replaces the current seven-speed dual-clutch element, which will no longer be available on the M2.

Standard and competition models will both have rear-wheel drive with an electronically controlled M differential. Although four-wheel drive is now offered on the car’s M3 and M4 siblings, an M2 xDrive is not expected.

The styling of the new M2 is closely linked to that of the upcoming M240i xDrive. Distinctive elements include a new-look front end with a lower and wider grille than that of today’s M2 Competition. Installed in a deep front bumper, it dispenses with traditional fixed vertical louvers, adopting electronically controlled active elements that open and close to match the cooling and heating requirements of the new engine.

The standard LED headlights also adopt a more angular design and will be offered with optional laser projectors, with dynamic indicators housed in the front lenses.

The hood adopts a prominent dome and the wheel arches have been enlarged to accommodate wheels up to 20 inches. A more pronounced shoulder line rises to form wider hips under the rear side windows. The windshield and rear window are also slanted more than on the first-gen M2, making it look quite more elegant.

In line with newer M models, the taillights have a heavily structured design with OLED graphics while the boot descends rearward and receives a larger lip spoiler than today’s model for downforce. additional. A larger diffuser is also integrated into the bottom of the rear bumper.

An optional carbon fiber package will allow potential customers to specify the new car with various carbon fiber elements, including the roof and exterior mirrors, although the M2 Competition is configured to achieve a carbon fiber roof of series.

The new coupe has grown in size, albeit moderately compared to today’s M2 Competition 4468mm long, 1984mm wide and 1410mm high. Along with the increase in dimensions, the wheelbase was lengthened by 51mm, to 2744mm, and the tracks were widened at the front and rear. Importantly, the new M2 will match the 50:50 weight distribution of the less powerful M240i.