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2023 BMW M2 has finally arrived

After a long wait and plenty of spy photos of the camouflaged car, BMW has finally unveiled the new generation 2023 BMW M2 model, which will be the last with ICE.

The BMW M2 will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 ​​engine with 453 hp (333 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the current M4 model. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic technology, and BMW will also offer a six-speed manual transmission as an option. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with the automatic transmission or 4.1 if the manual transmission is used. BMW has electronically limited the top speed to 155 mph (250 km/h), but this can be increased to 177 mph (285 km/h) with the optional M Driver’s Package.

The new BMW M2 will 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.

Inside, newly designed M Sport seats with illuminated M logo on the headrests will provide the driver with maximum comfort. Buyers will be able to choose the M Carbon package, which offers carbon seats that are 10.8 kilograms lighter than the standard M Sport seats. Entering the vehicle, the first thing the driver will notice is the curved display on the instrument panel, with two screens of 12.3 and 14.9 inches through which the driver can adjust various vehicle systems, such as the chassis, steering, braking and M traction control.

BMW will produce the new M2 in its facilities in Mexico and the first deliveries to customers are planned for the beginning of spring next year. For the next few years, BMW announces more powerful versions, CS and CSL.

Source: BMW

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BMW E46 station wagon with M3 body conversion is for sale

Nothing can stop car enthusiasts when it comes to achieving their goals, and proof of that is the story of a German who decided to build his BMW E46 M3 Touring and put it up for sale on eBay.

BMW never officially released the E46 M3 Touring or any M3 Touring until recently when the 2023 BMW M3 Touring was introduced. However, one unique station wagon was produced, but it is in the BMW museum and never went into production.

The basis for the construction of the E46 M3 Touring was the BMW 330xd. If you take a closer look at the car, you’ll see how meticulous the owner was and how impeccably maintained the car was. The body (bonnet, bumpers and fenders) is made of original M3 components, the four-wheel drive has been replaced, xenon headlights have been installed, the roof, diffuser (like the one on the M3 CSL) and side mirror housings are made of carbon fiber. The interior is completely from the M3 model.

Under the hood of the Silver gray metallic car is a 3.0L diesel inline-six engine with 182 hp (135 kW), mated to the original 5-speed automatic transmission.

The car is being auctioned on eBay, and the current highest bid is EUR 15,160.00.

Source: eBay

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2023 BMW XM with 650 HP

At the end of last year, BMW presented the XM SUV concept, and even then the Bavarian company said that it would be the first SUV from the M division. That’s exactly what happened, because BMW presented the production edition of this car.

The BMW XM is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine assisted by an electric motor with a total output of 650 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to both axles via an 8-speed automatic transmission. The car weighs 2,700 kg but that doesn’t stop it from reaching 62 mph in just 4.3 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

Also, BMW announced the arrival of a more powerful version of the XM model that will have around 740 hp (544 kW) and almost 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. This version is announced for next year.

The car is 5110 mm long and has a wheelbase of 3105 mm, just like the BMW X7. It is equipped with lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 25.7 kWh, which ensures a range of up to 88 kilometers (54 miles) without the assistance of an internal combustion engine and a top speed of up to 140 km/h. It’s mounted on a set of 23-inch wheels wrapped in 275/35 (front) and 315/30 (rear) tires.

Production begins at the end of the year at BMW’s plant in the United States.

Source: BMW