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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BMW M2 Racecar Promises Affordability
Read the full story on Backfire News If you're looking for a way to get into racing and want a new vehicle, the freshly unveiled BMW M2 Racing just might be the ticket. Equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and full race kit, it's ready to hit the track, giving you a turnkey solution to getting into know a lot of people are going to be confused since the street-legal M2 has a 3.0-liter inline-six. With 473-horsepower on tap, that mill has become legendary among enthusiasts. However, for some entry-level racers it's going to be too much, both in performance and cost. That's why BMW borrowed the 2.0-liter turbo-four engine from the 2 Series Gran Coupe. It still packs a stout 313-hp and 296 lb.-ft. of torque and the mill is backed by a ZF seven-speed automatic transmission with BMW M Motorsport software for more aggressive shift points. Stopping power comes via BMW M Compound discs and calipers, plus BMW M Motorsport brake pads. To ensure consistent performance during long races, a BMW M Motorsport brake cooling system is also standard. Also keeping things simple and cheaper is the mechanical rear limited-slip differential. There's a separate cooling system for it, because this racecar is all about reliability and durability for people who are serious about racing, not rich guys looking for a cool track toy to do a few hot laps. That's why it has an adjustable pit speed limiter, plus BMW M Motorsport-specific drive modes along with 10-stage adjustable M Traction Control. As an added plus, air conditioning is standard. Lightweighting is of course prioritized over comfort and cool looks. There are quick release latches for the hood and trunk lid. The roof and some other parts are made of carbon fiber. To help with regulations, the M2 Racing comes with a DMSB-certified welded safety roll cage that's FIA compliant. Also included is a Sabelt GT-Am safety seat, fire extinguisher, and FIA-homologated ATL FT3 safety fuel cell. Like we said earlier, this is no toy but instead it is an entry-level racecar. That said, 'cheap' is a relative term. For those truly interested, the starting cost of this racer is about $111,000. Nobody said racing was a sport for the poor, that's for sure. Images via BMW M Motorsport
The Citizen
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Track-ready BMW M2 ditches S58 straight 6 for 4-cylinder engine
BMW has whipped the wraps off the M2 Racing, a track-ready version of the Bavarian brand's venerable performance-focused compact coupé designed for private racing teams. Looking for a new or used BMW? Find it here with CARmag! Positioned as an 'entry-level' racer for customer racing outfits, BMW M's latest M2 Racing is based on the current M2. Yet, as opposed to employing the latter M car's (353kW/600N.m) S58 3l turbocharged inline-six, the track-focused model is equipped with the Bavarian brand's 2l turbocharged four-pot. The B48 unit produces 230kW and 420N.m of torque, sent to the road via a seven-speed, ZF-sourced transmission. As a reminder, the M2's six-pot is coupled with BMW's eight-speed M Steptronic unit. The German marque's motorsport department claims these figures are good to allow for a top speed exceeding 270km/h. Related: Road Test Figures: BMW M3 Touring While down on power compared with the M Steptronic-equipped M2, it is worth noting that the race-ready variant weighs considerably less; tipping the scales at a claimed 1 498kg — a saving of 232kg. This has been achieved thanks to the fitment of several lightweight items, including a carbon-fibre roof. The M2 Racing is brought to a halt by a set of standard-fitment M Compound brakes, replete with M-specific brake pads, front and rear, and cooling setup. The callipers are housed within 18-inch forged alloy rims, wrapped in Goodyear rubber. Further mechanical revisions include upgrades to the chassis and fitment of a KW suspension arrangement, replete with adjustable fore and aft anti-roll bars. Related: Top 12 Best Used Buys 2025: Performance Car – BMW M2 Said Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH: 'With the introduction of the BMW M2 Racing, we are continuing a proud tradition… Like its predecessors — the BMW M235i Racing, BMW M240i Racing and BMW M2 CS Racing – the new BMW M2 Racing will redefine the entry-level segment. The car is affordable, while offering racing teams and drivers uncompromising performance, durability and pure driving pleasure.' So, how much can you expect to pay for the M2 Racing? In short, €98 000, which, at the current Rand-Euro exchange rate, translates to just over R2 060 000, making it around R500 000 more expensive than the M car it is based on. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles with CARmag! The post Track-Ready BMW M2 Ditches S58 Straight Six for Highly Strung Four-Cylinder Engine appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
