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Q: Will there be an M2 base model and M2 Competition ?
A: No, the M2 Competition (2U71/2U72/2U73) replaces the current model (1J51/1J52/1J53).
Q: When will it officially debut ?
A: April 25th, 2018 at the Beijing Motor Show.
Q: When will production begin and end ?
A: July 18th, 2018 until October 2020.
Q: Where will it be produced ?
A: BMW Leipzig production facility.
Q: Limited production (preset production volume 'x out of x') ?
A: No, only limited by production facility capacity and demand.
Q: How much will it cost ?
A: TBD; pricing will most likely be revealed first week of June 2018 when the pricing/ordering guide for MY19 M2 Competition is released.
You can in the meantime join in the speculation:
How much will the M2 Competition cost? (base price without options);
M2 Competition Price.
Q: Will it get a power increase ?
A: Yes, the N55 engine (3.0 6-cyl) will be replaced with a detuned S55 engine (3.0 6-cyl) outputting 302kW (+40hp). Torque rumored to be 550Nm.
Q: What transmissions will be available ?
A: 6MT (standard) and M-DCT (option 2MK).
Q: What colors will be available ?
A: Alpine White (code 300), Black Sapphire Metallic (code 475), Long Beach Blue Metallic (code C16), Sunset Orange Metallic (code C1X) and Hockenheim Silver Metallic (code C33) (launch color).
Note: Mineral Gray Metallic (B39) no longer available.
More info:
Forthcoming BMW M2 Competition gets five colors: which color would you choose ?
Q: Any new interior options ?
A: Yes:
- Interior trim with high gloss black and chrome accents is standard (code 4LU), carbon fiber optional (option 4MC).
- M Seat belts standard (black with ///M stripes) (code 4GQ).
- Seats in Dakota Leather (code 481) can be optioned with Polar Blue or Orange contrast stitching (codes LCNL and LCNZ). Perforated leather optional (codes MDB2 et MDOE).
- Optional M Sport seats (same seats as M3/4) (option 712) available in either Polar Blue or Orange contrast stitching. Only available with Dakota leather. Backseats do not feature folding headrests (current M2: code 5DC)
- Ⓜ1 and Ⓜ2 driving mode buttons on steering wheel.
Q: Any new exterior options ?
A: Yes:
- Redesigned front bumper with slimmer fangs, wider conjoined kidney grilles, three intake slats on bottom and Park Distance Control in front (option 508).
- Redesigned rear bumper/diffuser.
- New exhaust (with diagonal cut exhaust tips design instead of vertical cut design).
- M side mirrors (featuring upper stalk/stubby).
- Individual high-gloss Shadow Line trim with extended features (kidney grilles, M gills and tailpipes: high-gloss black) (option 7M9).
Q: Will carbon ceramic brakes be offered?
A: No, but larger M Sport Brakes will be optional (option 2NH).
Q: Will it feature adaptive M suspension (option 2VF on M3/M4) ?
A: No.
Q: Will it have new wheels ?
A: The current 437M double spoke 19" wheels will still be standard (code 2VZ), but all-new 788M Y-spoke 19" forged lightweight wheels will be optional (options 2QT and 29U).
Q: Will it get a CF roof ?
A: No.
Q: Will a moonroof be available ?
A: Yes, optional (option 403).
Q: Will it get a power dome hood ?
A: No.
Q: Will it feature a CF strut brace (engine bay) ?
A: Yes.
Q: Will it feature a Gurney flap, spoiler or wing on the boot ?
A: Gurney flap.
Q: Will the M Driver's Package be available (V-max delimited to 168mph/270kph instead of 155mph/250kph + M Driver's course) ?
A: Yes, optional (option 7ME).
Q: As the car is not official revealed yet, where can I find semi official info ?
A:Q: Where can I learn more ?
A: