The BMW M2 is Getting a Street-Legal Track Package
BMW M2
is only a couple of years old, but the automaker is already working to expand the lineup. BMW unveiled the M2 CS in May, just a month after it revealed the
M2 race car
. Now, the German automaker is teasing a street-legal Track Package for the high-performance coupe.
Details are light, and according to the
teaser, the package won't arrive until sometime next year. The photos showcase a Sao Paulo Yellow coupe with its front and rear sections camouflaged. BMW even covered the massive rear wing that you can't miss.
Photo by: BMW
It's difficult to discern any other huge styling changes. The front lip looks more prominent, and it may feature redesigned intakes, but it resembles a typical M2 at the bumpers.
However, other changes are likely hiding underneath, like suspension tweaks, chassis improvements, and better brakes. The M2 packs BMW's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine that makes 473 horsepower, and even more in the
M2 CS
, and BMW might have a few upgrades that squeeze a bit more power out of the car.
Photo by: BMW
In BMW's Instagram post, the automaker says the new M2 will be 'pushing BMW M Performance parts to the limit.' That makes it unclear if BMW will offer this as a package or as individual upgrades you can pick and choose. Or why not both?
We'll know more sometime next year.
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