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For over seven years, the BMW M2 has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from the original F87 model to the current G87 version. This goes beyond mere aesthetics; it encompasses size, weight, and, most importantly, power. While the newer model carries more heft, it compensates with a significant boost in performance. But can it outpace its predecessor in a classic drag race?
Motorsport Magazine recently set out to answer this question by pitting the base M2 from the first generation against today’s sole version. The F87, powered by the N55 engine generating 370 horsepower and 465 Newton-meters of torque, went head-to-head with its contemporary counterpart, which boasts the S58 engine producing 460 hp and 550 Nm. The twist? The newer model is over 200 kilograms heavier.
The old M2 struggled to keep up with its direct successor in the showdown. The G87 roared ahead from the start, continuously extending its lead throughout the race until it reached a blistering 248 km/h (154 mph). Notably, this wasn’t a traditional quarter-mile contest; it was a full-kilometer race, giving the G87 ample room to flex its muscles.
The latest M2 crossed the finish line in just 21.5 seconds, leaving the old version trailing by an extra 1.5 seconds. Clearly, the F87 Competition and CS models would have narrowed the gap with their more potent S55 engines. However, the future holds even more excitement for the M2, with BMW planning to introduce a CS model, rumoured to exceed 500 hp. Additionally, an xDrive version is on the horizon, poised to launch in the latter half of the decade. With over 500 hp and power distributed to all four wheels through an automatic transmission, the M2 xDrive promises to be an absolute drag-racing beast, even outpacing the M4 Competition xDrive.
