BMW M2 Driving Experiences

Developed by BMW M GmbH, the high performance division of BMW, the M2 is the motorsport version of BMW’s 2 Series supercar, first showcased at the North American International Auto Show in 2016, commencing production that same year. It’s also the finest example of BMW’s simple but efficient engineering and automotive prowess.

Powered on a 3.0-litre M TwinPpower Turbo six-cylinder engine, the M2 pumps out 370 bhp on a rear-wheel drive system, and can be equipped with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with a ‘Smokey Burnout’ mode which, as you can imagine, makes it an ideal car for our Drifting Experiences.

It clocks up some astounding speed stats to boot as well, revving from 0 - 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, with top speeds of 155 mph possible to achieve under the hands of the right driver.

Two further M2 models have been developed by BMW since its launch. The M2 Competition was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in 2018, entering production in the summer of that year. This is powered on an S55 high performance engine, and can be kitted out with an M Driver which boosts its speed to an eye watering 174 mph.

More recently, BMW have unveiled the M2 CS, which was first showcased at the LA Auto Show in 2019, and will start production in the spring of 2020. It promises some seriously swift acceleration times, namely 0 - 60 mph in less than 4 seconds, and will also have optional ceramic brakes and adaptive M suspension.