BMW unveiled the 2019 M2 Competition a month ago and
we’re finally learning how much the model will cost when it arrives in the
United States this summer.
The car will start at US$ 58,900
which is a US$ 4,400 increase over the outgoing M2 Coupe. The model will be
offered with an assortment of different options including a metallic paint job
(US$ 550), a moonroof (US$ 1,050) and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission
(US$ 2,900).
The Executive Package will reportedly cost US$ 850
and include adaptive LED headlights, a heated steering wheel, a wireless
smartphone charger and a speed limit monitor. Buyers looking for something more
performance-oriented can order the US$ 2,500 M Drivers Package which increases the
car’s top speed to 280 km/h and includes a voucher for a track
training course at the BMW Performance Center in Thermal, California or Greer,
South Carolina.
While the US$ 4,400 price increase is tough to swallow,
the M2 Competition is a significant improvement over the M2 Coupe as it
features a new twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that produces 405 hp and 550 Nm of torque. It enables the car to accelerate
from 0-60 mph in four seconds when equipped with the optional dual-clutch
transmission.
Besides the upgraded engine, the M2 Competition has
an upgraded cooling system with three radiators and an additional oil cooler.
Other updates include a carbon fiber reinforced plastic strut tower brace, a
revised power steering system and a beefier braking system with larger discs.
The model also has some minor styling changes
including a new front bumper, aerodynamic mirrors and restyled 19-inch alloy
wheels. Inside, drivers will find new sport seats and a sport steering wheel
with M buttons.
