BMW?maker of the self-proclaimed ultimate driving machines?returns to its roots with the track-tastic M2. Based on the superb 2-series, this wide-body hot-rod version of the little 2 coupe caters to hard-core enthusiasts who prefer max performance over daily comfort. A 365-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six churns the rear wheels furiously. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard; a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic costs extra. This car?s precise handling and tenacious attitude earned the red-hot M2 (and its milder M240i sibling) our 2017 10Best Cars award. Although BMW has alienated purists in recent years by producing an overload of crossovers and progressively subdued sports sedans, this smallest and purest machine in the company?s souped-up M lineup has resuscitated its reputation. READ MORE ??
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