2023 BMW M2: Prices, specs and release date

• New BMW M2 high-performance coupe revealed ahead of 2023 launch
• Boasts 460PS twin-turbo six-cylinder engine for 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds
• Prices start from £61,495, new BMW M car will arrive May 2023

The new BMW M2 has been revealed ahead of its 2023 release date to set enthusiasts’ mouths watering. The radical two-door compact coupe boasts a high-output 3.0-litre engine taken from its larger BMW M3 and M4 siblings, plus potent styling that references classic performance machines from the 1980s.

With an extraordinary 460PS from the straight-six turbo engine, the new BMW M2 will prove a formidable alternative to its coupe and high-performance hatchback rivals. They include the Porsche 718 Cayman S, Audi TT RS, Alpine A110, Lotus Emira, Toyota GR Supra and the Mercedes-AMG A45 S.

The new M2 helps mark 50 years of the BMW M division and is understood to be the final non-electrified new BMW M car – virtually guaranteeing it modern classic status.

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2023 BMW M2 prices and release date

New BMW M2 prices start from £61,495. The Porsche 718 Cayman S is priced from around £58,000; the Mercedes-AMG A45 S costs from around £60,000. 

The new M2 is now open for ordering, via BMW GB’s online configurator. Delivaries are expected to start from May 2023. 

2023 BMW M2 styling, interior and technology 

The new BMW M2 is 49mm wider than the regular 2 Series Coupe at the front. Compared to the M4, the new M2 measures 100mm shorter – but it is still 54mm longer than the previous M2. With an ample 2,747mm wheelbase, the firm promises plentiful extra rear space – while remaining 219mm shorter than the M4. 

The wide arches wrap around a potent platform that boasts an 18mm wider track than the regular 2 Series Coupe. Tantalisingly, BMW has fitted mixed wheels front and rear: they measure 19-inches at the front and 20-inches at the rear. The wheels are finished in black as standard, with bi-colour optional.

The front of the new 2023 M2 is marked out by a large, horizontal, frameless grille. It’s designed for maximum air intake, and also to be aerodynamically efficient. So too are the three-section lower air intakes, which have rectangular contours to maximise cooling of the engine and brakes.

The new M2 features two pairs of exhaust tailpipes which promise sonorous sound courtesy of an acoustically-tuned rear silencer. The exhaust also feature electronically-actuated exhaust flaps, for peaceful in-town motoring coupled with full-blare countryside blasts.

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At the rear, the new BMW M2 has smoked rear lights, for a moody appearance which is accentuated by a choice of five body colours. Two of them are solid finishes – Alpine White and bespoke Zandvoort Blue. There are also three metallics: Sapphire Black, Brooklyn Grey and Toronto Red.

Inside, the new M2 is defined by its substantial sports seats. These are BMW M Sports seats as standard, finished in either Vernasca Black or Cognac leather. They are heated and boast pronounced side bolsters, plus head restraints in BMW M colours – and they even have electric adjustment as standard. 

The 2023 M2 not only has access in the rear for two people, but also has a 390-litre boot – which is larger than a Volkswagen Golf hatchback. As for infotainment, the new M2 boasts the BMW Curved Display setup. This comprises a 12.3-inch driver display, complete with BMW M-specific readouts, and a 14.9-inch centre touchscreen display.

BMW says it features the latest cloud-based BMW Maps functionality, plus the BMW head-up display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard – with wireless charging for compatible smartphones optionally available.

2023 BMW M2 engines, performance and fuel economy

The potent new 2023 BMW M2 uses the same engine as the M3 and M4. It’s a 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six engine which produces a potent 460PS. This is a considerable 90PS more than the previous BMW M2 – and 10PS more than the ultra-rare M2 CS.

The BMW M TwinPower Turbo engine means the M2 eight-speed automatic can accelerate from 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds. This is with the standard eight-speed automatic gearbox; a six-speed automatic is optionally available, complete with Gear Shift Assistant rev-matching on downshifts, so those buying or leasing a new BMW M2 can feel like racing heroes. 

The new M2’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo engine produces a whopping 550Nm of torque, which is spread between 2,650-5,870rpm. Changing gear is optional with so much pulling power. Meanwhile, its 460PS is produced a 6,250rpm – although it will rev right through to 7,200rpm.

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Fuel economy of the new BMW M2 ranges from 27.7-29.1mpg. BMW says CO2 emissions range from 218-231g/km, dependent on which optional are fitted, and which gearbox those buying or leasing a new BMW M2 choose.

The potent new M2 boasts a rear-wheel drive chassis derived from the high-performance M3 and M4. The BMW Active M Differential will give clamped-down traction and assonance in Corners, something the M2’s 50:50 weight distribution and M-specific body bracing will enhance further.

The M2 has standard adaptive M suspension, offering a choice of three settings via the M Setup menu. M Servotronic steering has a choice between Comfort and Sport mode, while the BMW M Drive Professional system allows drivers co choose the sportiness of their drive, according to how much rear-end slip they wish to experience.

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