Launch / U.S. Pricing
- Available Spring 2016
- US pricing to come
- Available in Long Beach Blue, Alpine White, Black Sapphire and Mineral Grey
Engine / Performance
- 3.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 6 cylinder (N55 engine - N55B30T0)
- 365 hp @ 6500 RPM
- 343 lb-ft @ 1400-5560 RPM
- Overboost function boosts torque by +26 lb-ft to 369 lb-ft between 1450 - 4750 RPM
- 7000 RPM rev limiter
- 0-60 mph: 4.2 sec (w/ DCT and Launch Control)
- 0-60 mph: 4.4 sec (6 speed manual)
- Nurburgring lap time of 7:58
- Top speed: 155 mph electronically limited
- Closed-deck engine (water jacket surrounding the cylinders is sealed at the top, allowing for high cylinder pressures)
- High Precision Injection system
- Double VANOS
- VALVETRONIC
- Pistons from M3/M4 S55 engine, with top ring optimized for the use of grey-cast iron liners
- Crankshaft main bearing shells from M3/M4 S55 engine
- Turbocharger integrated into the exhaust manifold
- Aerodynamically tuned air intake manifold
- High performance spark plugs
- Extra water radiator
- Additional oil cooler for transmission oil (DCT only)
- Modified oil sump
- Additional oil sump cover limits movement of oil under acceleration
- Extra oil suction pump send oil back to rear pop oil sump when braking heavily
- Special suction system for oil supply to turbocharger under high acceleration
Transmission:
- 6 speed manual transmission (standard)
- New carbon fiber friction lining enhances shift precision
- Dry-sump lubrication prevents sloshing of transmission oil and ensures proper lubrication
- Automatic rev-matching (can be disabled in DSC OFF mode)
- 7 speed M DCT (option)
- Launch Control
- Active M Differential with 0-100% lock. Full locking power of 1843 lb-ft available within 150ms
Suspension / Chassis:
- Lightweight aluminum front and rear axles of the BMW M3 and M4
- Aluminum suspension struts and tubular anti-roll bar
- Play-free ball joints ensure precise wheel location
- Stiffening plate in underbody provides additional bolted connection between the axle subframe and the body sills
- Forces passing through suspension are transmitted directly via special elastomer bearings
- Control arms and wheel carriers made from forged aluminum
- Rear axle subframe bolted directly to body
Wheels / Tires / Brakes:
- Wheels: 19x9" front / 19x10" rear
- Tires: exclusive 19 inch Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires - 245/35 ZR front and 265/35 ZR rear
- Four-piston fixed calipers front / two-piston fixed calipers rear
- 15" rotors front / 14.5" rotors rear - perforated and inner-vented brake disc ring made from grey-cast iron
- Brake disc hub constructed from aluminum
Other Highlights:
- Nurburgring laptime of 7:58
- M developed electric power steering
- Brake Energy Regeneration
- Auto Start Stop function
Styling Highlights / Interior:
- Large front apron w/ trapezoidal blades and Air Curtains in outer air intakes mimic the BMW 3.0 CSL touring car racer
- Trapezoidal blades divert part of the airflow through the wheel arches, while the Air Curtains guide the air effectively past the wheels
- Side gills reference a feature first seen on the BMW 3.0 CSL
- Widened wheel flares / fenders - 2.1 inch front and 3.1 inch rear
- M rear spoiler
- Vertical reflectors on rear apron form a stylistic connection w/ the trapezoidal blades at the front end
- Drag reduced by 5% compared w/ 2 Series Coupe
- Lift reduced by 35%
Interior:
- Sports seats in black Dakota leather with blue contrast stitching and an M logo in the backrests
- Adjust side seat bolsters
- M footrest and knee pad on the center console for the driver
- Instruments with M2-specific dials and needles
- M logos on the tachometer, gearshift lever, door sill plates
- M leather steering wheel with M color stitching and shift paddles
- BMW M2 trim strip with surfacing in open pore carbon fiber
- Alcantara door panel inserts, parking brake boot and shift lever boot (manual transmission only)
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