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Carfection tries to find out if the new BMW M2 can measure up with its predecessor, the BMW 1M. The BMW 1M just surprised the crowd in a positive way when it was introduced. There was a feeling of extreme relief that there is finally a car that fills the void of a super sporty compact coupe. As a natural life cycle, BMW also needs to offer a new car to replace it. The result was the BMW M2. See how it compares to the well-loved 1M, on this comparison video:
The BMW M2 is not as raw as the 1M. It is modern and sensitive to the needs of the changing market though. That being said, the car is loaded with racing DNA and modern technology in BMWs attempt to create the perfect compact coupe.
The inspiration in making the BMW M2 is going back to basics with a modern twist. Powered by a small turbocharged I6 engine and in the rear-drive platform, the BMW M2 is very fun to drive on the road or on track. The engine has M TwinPower Turbo technology and three-liter displacement delivering 272 kW/370 hp and 465 Nm / 343 lb-ft of peak torque. The peak torque can also reach up to 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) when under overboost.
If mated to the optional M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) and Launch Control activated, the M2 reaches 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds, or 4.5 second with the six-speed manual gearbox.
On the other hand, the BMW 1M is powered by the N54 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter I-6 engine delivering 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. In overboost mode, it can reach up to 369 pound-feet. Only offered in manual transmission, it accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds.
In terms of design, both cars are really aggressive. But which one is really the car that’s more fun to drive? This comparison video helps us find out.
