[First Real Life Photos] The BMW M2 Competition

BMW has introduced the all-new M2 Competition at the Beijing Auto Show 2018. It is powered by a new engine lifted from the M3 and M4, a twin-turbo, 3.0-liter straight-six making 405 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. That’s 40 horses and 63 more pound-feet than the outgoing car. Top speed to 62 mph is in 4.2 seconds. The M2 Competition can reach a top speed of 155 mph, limited electronically. With a M Driver’s package, however, it can launch up to 174 mph.

Buyers can choose between a standard six-speed manual gearbox, now featuring a new type of carbon-fiber friction lining to improve the shift feel, and an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

The M2 takes the carbon fiber-reinforced plastic high-precision strut from the M3 and M4 to improve the rigidity of the front section and further enhance steering. It also has larger kidney grilles for additional cooling. F

A set of larger brake disks were added, measuring 400 mm up front and 380 mm in the rear – the standard M2’s brake disks were 380 mm up front and 370 mm in the rear. There are also larger six-piston fixed brake calipers up front and 4-piston fixed calipers in the rear, instead of 4-pistons in front and 2-piston calipers in the rear.

The exhaust system has also been modified with a new muffler which delivers better sound.

New side mirrors and two new color options Sunset Orange and Hockenheim Silver are also available.

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