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BMW is developing a new racing car based on the M2

BMW M Motorsport has announced the arrival of a new racing car from the second generation of the BMW 2 Series, which will thus join the other racing cars of this series produced in the last decade.

“Proximity to our customers is something we cultivate at BMW M Motorsport. From our point of view, this includes offering mass-market racing cars that teams and beginners can afford, while offering them BMW M Motorsport technology at the highest level. We are delighted to we can announce the successor to the M235i Racing, M240i Racing and M2 CS Racing models. Our engineers are working to optimally prepare the car for customers,” said Bjorn Lellmann of BMW M Motorsport.

Five photos of the new racing model have been published, but there are no details about it yet. It appears to be based on the M2 rather than the lesser 2 Series versions such as the 220i, 230i or M240i. Also, certain modifications are expected to make the car ready for the track.

Although the car is covered in camouflage, some details such as a new front spoiler and a large rear lip spoiler can still be noticed, while the kidney grille and air intakes look like the one on the road model. Also, if you look closely, you can see that the car is closer to the ground than the road-going M2 and that it has new rims wrapped in Goodyear tires. Inside is a full roll cage and racing seats.

It is still not known when the car will be officially unveiled.

Source: BMW

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BMW is developing a new racing car based on the M2
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BMW M2 TR87 Edition

Autoid is a British company for servicing and installing carbon fiber and gloss black parts for German vehicles, has presented its latest project , the TR87 Edition. It is a limited number of Carbon Fiber Bodykits (10) for the BMW G87 M2.

This is not the first time that UK-based company Autoid has worked on improving the BMW G87 M2 car, as we saw a similar body kit for this model in 2023. However, now the TR87 brings a more pronounced splitter, different cooling intakes, sharper side skirts, a larger rear diffuser, an adjustable rear wing, optional rear bumper wings and front fenders with openings, made from the carbon fiber used in the production of BMW M Performance parts, top quality and OEM finishes. All the listed components improve the car’s aerodynamics, but also create up to 108 kilograms of downforce at a speed of 193 km/h.

Under the bonnet is a 3.0-L twin-turbo inline-six with 570 hp (425 kW) and 490 lb-ft (665 Nm) of torque, a significant increase over the factory 453 hp (333 kW) and 406 lb-ft ft (550 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to accelerate the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, 0.7 seconds faster than the factory M2. For a better engine sound, owners can now enjoy the Milltek Sport OPF-Back exhaust system.

Also, an optional Handling Package is available, which includes MSS Hybrid adjustable springs and several other suspension components, as well as a set of Yokohama AD09 tires.

Source: Autoid

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BMW M2 TR87 Edition
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BMW M2 With 741 HP

While BMW is testing the new generation Coupé M2 model, German tuning company Lightweight Performance has decided to upgrade the BMW M2 (F87 Series).

The BMW M2 Competition has a 4-liter six-cylinder biturbo engine that delivers 410 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. With a top speed of 174 mph it reaches 62 mph in just 4.4 seconds.

To increase the performance of the outgoing BMW M2 (F87 Series), Lightweight Performance engineers increased engine power to 741 hp and 649 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is installed for faster power transmission to the rear axle.

Increasing performance also required additional interventions. To increase stability and handling, the car’s weight has been reduced and the suspension strengthened. Eibach forged 19-inch Titan 7 wheels and an M Performance braking system have been added.

Inside, there are heated Alcantara leather seats with M2 logos and a steering wheel covered in Alcantara leather. The roof, hood, fenders and three-piece front spoiler are made of carbon, as is the rear spoiler.

Upgrade prices have not been announced.

Source: Lightweight Performance