After several “leaks” by fan blogs earlier this month, BMW has officially revealed the M2 Competition which replaces the standard M2 Coupe. Take a look at the highlights below.
The 3.0L 6-cylinder in-line TwinPower Turbo petrol engine delivers 410 metric hp between 5,250 and 7,000 rpm and 550 Nm of torque between 2,350 and 5,230 rpm. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, or a 7-speed M double-clutch automatic with Drivelogic can be had as well.
With the automatic, the M2 Competition sprints from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds while the manual takes 4.4 seconds. Either way, the top speed is limited to 250 km/h. However, it can be stretched to 280 km/h with M Driver’s Package.
The dual exhaust system comes with two electrically-controlled flaps. The M Sport brakes with grey painted calipers can be had as an option.
Interiors get generous carbon fibre accents, a new instrument cluster, M leather steering wheel with M1/M2 button, M seat belts, door sills with M2 Competition badge, and optional M Sport bucket seats with integrated headrests and illuminated M2 badge.
The instrument cluster displays the M2 Competition logo for a few seconds at startup. The M1 and M2 buttons on the steering wheel offer direct access to the range of driving modes. Drivers can save their own personal configurations chosen from the settings for stability control, engine characteristics and steering.
Active M Differential and DSC
BMW said that the Active M Differential – an electronically controlled multi-plate limited-slip differential – takes traction and stability to a new level of precision and speed. The locking effect can vary between 0 and 100 percent, according to the driving situation, and reacts to the car’s steering angle, accelerator position, brake pressure, engine torque, wheel speed and yaw rate.
The control unit uses the driving situation to detect the traction loss on one side of the car and calculates the required locking effect, which is engaged by an electric motor. The full locking power of over 1,800 lb-ft is available within 150 milliseconds. This allows the system to prevent a wheel from spinning in extreme conditions on slippery road surfaces.
There is also M Dynamic Mode (MDM) – a sub-function of Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) that can be activated automatically by either selecting SPORT+ mode, or engaging manually via the DSC button. In certain situations like track driving, it allows a greater degree of wheel spin.
Navigation Professional with iDrive Touch Controller comes as standard.
Driver assistance and safety features include the optional Active Driving Assistant, which comprises features such as Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function, and Lane Departure Warning. There is also Park Distance Control (PDC) which monitors the car’s surroundings and keeps an eye on what is in front of the car, as well as to the rear.
The new M2 Competition replaces its predecessor, the M2 Coupe.
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