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2023 BMW M2 – Last M model with ICE

BMW has officially announced the arrival of the last M model that will be powered by ICE, the BMW M2. The car has been awaited for a long time and it is now known that it will have its premiere in October, while the first copies can be expected on the market at the end of the first quarter of 2023.

BMW says that the M2’s performance will match the old M2 CS and will be powered by the S58 engine from the M4. It is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine with 450 hp. Power will be transmitted to the rear wheels via a standard 6-speed manual or 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission (optional). For safe braking and stopping, there is a braking system from the M4 model.

The new BMW M2 will also be offered with a carbon roof, and will have the same adaptive shock absorbers as the M4. It will be mounted on 19 and 20 inch wheels wrapped in 275/35 R19 (front) and 285/30 R20 (rear) tires. The track of the front and rear wheels is 5.3 cm wider than the M4. The model should look quite aggressive and represent a clear improvement over the M240i.

Inside, customers will be able to equip the car with a multitude of carbon parts (extra charge) that will enhance the sporty ambience in the cabin. Also, there’s a new cluster and touch screen located behind the curved glass, which is the case with every BMW that comes with the iDrive 8.

Source: BMW

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BMW M2 CSL prototype

Half a century ago, BMW’s M department began producing some of the best cars from the Bavarian manufacturer. Among them, three models that officially had the CSL label stand out, the original 3.0 CSL, M3 CSL (E46) and M4 CSL. However, it is less known that BMW worked on four CSL prototypes that never went into production, the E46, E60, E63 M6, and perhaps the ultimate BMW M2 CSL (F87).

The BMW M5 CSL (E60 sedan) is powered by a 5.7 liter V10 engine with 621 hp (457 kW). The engine volume has been increased from the original 5.0L and the result is a Formula 1 car-like sound. The engine is paired with a dual-clutch transmission, and the overall weight of the car is reduced by 150 kg.

The F87 M2 CSL prototype is powered by an improved engine with 450 hp (331 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) torque. It is equipped with a carbon rear spoiler and carbon-ceramic brakes.

The BMW E63 M6 is similar to the M5 CSL model with 100 kg less. It uses the same 5.7 liter V10 engine. The only difference is in the aerodynamics that ensure better airflow. It is equipped with a movable front splitter, active rear wing and aerodynamic side mirrors.

The BMW E46 is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine from the E39 M5, which means it has 400 hp (294 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque at 3,800 rpm. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission.

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Puma x Porsche Suede RS 2.7 inspired by Porsche Carrera RS 2.7

In this difficult economic situation, companies are trying to make additional profits in various ways. Thus, Puma in cooperation with Porsche presented a limited series of sneakers (Puma x Porsche Suede RS 2.7) in honor of one of the most popular Porsche cars, 911 Carrera RS 2.7.

Ever since it appeared 50 years ago, the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 has attracted attention with its appearance, entering the hearts of enthusiasts of the most popular car brand. The intention was to produce a sports car suitable for the road. At that time it was the fastest German car but also one of the fastest in the world. It reached 62 mph in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 152 mph (245 km / h).

Puma x Porsche Suede RS 2.7 sneakers marking the big jubilee and will be produced in 500 pairs of each color (ten colors in total) as Porsche produced 500 cars to meet the homologation regulations for Group 4.

When it comes to the price of sneakers, each pair will cost 120 euros and will be available in eight colors around the world, while orange and black are reserved only for the Dutch and Japanese markets.

Source: Porsche