BMW is ready to announce fresh details about a new sports M2
The auto manufacturer planned to introduce its new M2 sports model since 2010; however, currently talks about this novelty is still been conducted.
As we know, the future M2 is a car that based on the present M 235i, which is equipped with the 320-horsepowered engine. Meanwhile, the novelty is expected to be lighter and more powerful than the present model.
According to the official news, the carmaker is preparing to start the M2 production next autumn and in this case, the car will appear on the auto market by 2016.
Besides it, we have also heard that the car will get a 3.0-liter six-cylinder straight-mounted turbocharged engine, which is borrowed from the N55. This powertrain is able to produce the power from 365 to 375 horsepower. The current model with this engine is able to accelerate from 0 mph to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds. According the auto manufacturer, the new M2 has to be more dynamic.
We may expect only rear-wheel drive for the new BMW model. The gearbox will be offered as the six-speed manual and the seven-speed M-DCT with dual-clutch.
Due to using carbon fiber and plastic materials, the BMW’s engineers were able to reduce the weight of the vehicle. In addition, the novelty gets a new stiffened suspension and the rear axle is fitted with the mechanically limited differential.
The BMW M2 will meet competition with the Audi RS 3 and Mercedes CLA45.
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