The updated BMW M2 coupé has touched down in SA, arriving with more oomph from its twin-turbo straight-6 engine and a higher top speed. Here’s what it costs…
Revealed as recently as June 2024, the updated BMW M2 has already arrived in South Africa, boasting extra power, a loftier top speed and a few subtle styling changes. So, how much does this revised rear-wheel-drive sportscar cost?
Well, BMW SA lists a price of R1 570 988 for the 8-speed automatic derivative, which represents an increase of R65 000 compared with the outgoing version of the M2. A 6-speed manual gearbox is again optional, available for an additional R8 500 (previously, this difference was R10 346) and thus pushing the price of the 3-pedal variant to R1 579 488.
What do you score for the extra outlay? The big news is the fact the M2’s twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline-6 engine now offers even more oomph, with peak outputs having been hiked by 15 kW and 50 Nm to 353 kW and 600 Nm, respectively (note, however, that the manual version sticks with the old maximum twisting-force figure of 550 Nm).
Furthermore, the auto-equipped coupé’s increased peak torque is now on tap across a wider rev range, available from 2 650 all the way to 6 130 rpm (in the previous iteration of this S58 motor, maximum twisting force began to fall away from 5 870 rpm).
As a result, the updated M2 auto sees off the 0-100 kph sprint a tenth of a second quicker than before at a claimed 4.0 seconds, while also cutting 6-tenths from its 0 to 200 kph time, which improves to 12.9 seconds, according to the Munich-based automaker. The manual derivative is likewise a tenth faster than its forebear to 3 figures, taking a claimed 4.1 seconds. In South Africa, the M Driver’s Package is now included as standard, pushing the top speed from 250 kph to 285 kph.
Styling changes include subtle exterior revisions such as black tailpipe trim and black model lettering (on the boot lid and grille), the latter with silver-hued borders. Fresh paint colours include Sao Paulo Yellow solid, Fire Red metallic, Portimao Blue metallic and Skyscraper Grey metallic, while the selection of BMW Individual finishes has also been expanded.
The updated M2 ships standard on new M light-alloy wheels – measuring 19 inches in diameter at the front and 20 inches at the rear – in a double-spoke design and with a “Jet Black” finish (silver versions of these wheels are available at no extra cost). In Mzansi, M Sport seats come standard (as does an M Carbon roof), while M Carbon Bucket seats cost an additional R95 000.
Inside this Mexican-built model, you’ll find a newly designed steering wheel with a flat-bottomed rim and a red centre marker. An Alcantara-trimmed tiller (R10 000) is also available as an option, as is a steering-wheel heating function (R3 000) and front-seat heating (R6 000). Furthermore, the 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display now feature the latest BMW Operating System 8.5.
How much does the updated BMW M2 cost in SA?
BMW M2 Coupé 8AT – R1 570 988
BMW M2 Coupé 6MT – R1 579 488
The prices above include a 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
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