BMW’s M division finally launched the much-awaited second generation M2 with bolder looks and beefier performance. Even though the BMW M2 is the last BMW M car without hybrid technology, rumors are surfacing that a more potent version of the M2 is already in the works. According to ynguldyn, a trusted Bimmerpost insider, the second-generation M2 Competition will enter production in mid-2024, almost two years after the G87 M2’s debut.
The M2 Competition Will Pack More Power Than the Standard M2
The new M2 ditches the old S55 engine and welcomes a more powerful and updated S58 engine. This same 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight-six powertrain is found under the hood of the G80 M3 and the G82 M4. However, in the M2 guise, the engine produces 453 ponies while the torque stays the same as before, 406 pound-feet.
The M2 Competition will pack a tuned version of the S58 like its elder siblings. However, the difference between the standard M3/M4 and the Competition models is a massive 30 ponies. So if BMW continues the same formula with the forthcoming M2 Competition, we can potentially expect a 483-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive track monster. Also, that might indicate the demise of the M3 and M4's base trims, or BMW might boost the output numbers for both cars to make differentiation easier.
Remember that the xDrive AWD system won't be available with the M2 Competition if you prefer to live life a quarter-mile at a time. Instead, you'll need to look at the M3/M4 or the M5 CS, the top dog. Also, the forthcoming M2 Competition might not come with a six-speed manual gearbox.
BMW Might Offer the M2 Competition Alongside the Standard M2
The first generation M2 Competition was revealed three years after the debut of the standard M2 and was offered as a standalone model until 2021. The speculative timeframe for the introduction of the new M2 Competition is 2024, just a year after the standard M2. If that holds true, it seems likely BMW will offer both the Competition and standard M2 simultaneously. That is the same approach BMW uses for the M3 and M4.