Many Dynamisms: This Mega-Hot BMW M2 Is Stuffed with New Performance Parts
We’re fans of the BMW M2 for many reasons, not the least of which are its bad-ass looks and near-holistic tactile feel that made the original BMW ?M? models so special back in the day. Still, there will always be those owners who yearn to add a personal touch to their car, either by amping up the visuals or by adding more performance. For them, BMW’s M Performance Parts has just unveiled a collection of factory-developed accessories and upgrades designed specifically for Munich’s mini monster.
The list includes aerodynamic bits such as new side sills, a rear diffuser, and mirror caps made from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic. While we can?t verify BMW’s claims that the pieces optimize the aero, we can say the items look especially spectacular on the Geneva show car, with its Alpine White paint and M Motorsports graphics. More pizazz can be ordered up via a gloss-black M Performance grille.
A coil-over suspension lowers the car by just over three-quarters of an inch, and offers a firmer state of tune than stock; the dampers also feature a total of 16 rebound and 12 compression settings. The brake system gets some love via more aggressive M Performance brake pads, which BMW says utilize a compound derived from endurance-racing setups.
We’re also intrigued by the active M Performance exhaust, which can be controlled via a Bluetooth connection to allow owners to select Sport or Track mode. (You may recall we covered a similar customiz...
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