In case you forgot, then is our duty to remind you that every year, famous Automobile Magazine gather all fancy models in a list which they call “All-Star” cars, meaning that all the best models get to receive worldwide appreciation. One of those contenders that appears on the list is no other than the gorgeous BMW M2 Coupe.

In their official review, journalists from Automobile Magazine have praised the exquisite features of the BW M2 Coupe, connecting it with its predecessor, the E30 M3, which needed to be reborn like the Phoenix into a completely new car.

And this is what really happened with the BMW M2 Coupe, the model coming as “super sporty in all aspects,” as contributor Ronald Ahrens mentioned. On the other hand, Steven Cole Smith, another contributor for the magazine, has also declared that “Just when you thing BMW has lost the thread, they find it again and wrap it around the competition.”

Others from Automobile Magazine praise the car`s high-performance six-speed manual, “not a perfect” one, “but very organic.”

Without any further ado, we let you admire the BMW M2 Coupe in its plenitude, by taking a look at the main specifications of the BMW M2 Coupe, released by Automobile Magazine.

BMW M2 Coupe – Main Specifications

ON SALE – Now
PRICE – $52,695 (base), $54,495 (as tested)
ENGINE – 3.0L turbocharged DOHC 24-valve I-6, 365 hp @ 6,500 rpm, 343 lb-ft @ 1,400-5,560 rpm
TRANSMISSION – 6-speed manual
LAYOUT – 2-door, 4-passenger, front-engine, RWD coupe
EPA MILEAGE – 18/26 mpg (city/hwy)
L x W x H – 176.2 x 73.0 x 55.5 in
WHEELBASE – 106.0 in
WEIGHT – 3,450 lb
0-60 MPH – 4.3 sec
TOP SPEED – 155 mph.

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Hamann is becoming more and more imposing on the aftermarket segment with exquisite tuning programs carried out on different BMW products, and the latest one to receive a special attention and neat treatment is no other than the BMW M2 Coupe.

It is not the first time we get to see the M2 getting its share of fame from Hamann, and each one showcases the dedication and the efforts that the aftermarket specialists have put to demonstrate that the M2 is not just a baby brother, it`s THE baby brother that could…!

However, this model seen here is looking smashing as well with the new styling kit and sounds extremely powerful with the new power kit under the hood.

From a first look at the car, we can depict the new styling bits consisting of optional central carbon-fiber insert under the grille, side sills with wingtips in front of the rear arches, Hamann rear spoiler and diffuser, stainless-steel sports exhaust system with carbon fiber quad tailpipes, which can be adorned with silver or black anodized finishes.

The list of mods continues under the hood, the BMW M2 Coupe by Hamann receiving a power boost. We are looking here at an ECU remapping, new control unit with ignition map, all adding 50 horsepower and 65 Nm of torque, for a total of 420 horsepower and 530 Nm of torque.

The engine sends the power to the rear axle via a six-speed manual transmission, but can also be paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission as well. The latter one helps the M2 Coupe sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds, bringing it closer to the BMW M3 or M4.

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Australia is an extremely profitable market for a lot of carmakers from Europe or the United States, and BMW is the German company to introduce one of the most important models on the hot continent.

The carmaker has recently announced the introduction of the 2016 BMW M2 Coupe with M Performance Exhaust system, with the silencer and main exhaust part, costing AUD $4081.82. On the other hand, the titanium tips are priced separately, meaning that you will have to empty your pockets for another AUD $1450,04. Finally, the carbon fiber setup adds AUD $2015.88.

The M Performance Exhaust system adds a lot of noise and driving thrill to the gorgeous M2 Coupe and the aforementioned spicy prices wouldn’t be an issue for a real BMW lover.

As aforementioned, the M Performance Exhaust system comes with a stainless steel silencer, M Performance valve which gives driver the opportunity of choosing between two sound modes. The titanium tips come with an optional 88 mm in diameter, while the lightweight carbon fiber tips can now be had with a 92 mm diameter.

And after BMW has successfully passed the homologation in Australia, the M Performance Exhaust was further more tested out and improved by the carmaker in collaboration with Motosport Division. Interesting and strange at the same time, the company has not confirmed any performance changes under the hood. We should expect fresh details in the upcoming period.

In the stock version, the 2016 BMW M2 Coupe comes with a 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline flat-six banger, with 370 horsepower and 465 Nm of torque. This is enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds with a DCT and 4.5 seconds with the manual.

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More and more aftermarket specialists are grabbing the BMW`s latest hot ride, the M2 Coupe, in order to add hefty modifications in terms of design and performance under the hood.

And we have seen hundreds of M2 Coupes so far receiving unique features which shape the car`s born aggressive look and standout personality.

The latest project involving the new M2 Coupe was carried out by PSM Dynamic, the tuner creating perhaps one of the cleanest and most perfect aero styling kit ever seen on the model. And the real proof is the gorgeous media gallery below.

The styling kit put together by PSM Dynamic doesn’t spoil the car`s stock yet astonishing overall design, but adds a sportier character thanks to the new aero parts, including large front spoiler, new chunky side skirts, rear diffuser with lower tray, twin side pods or fixed rear wing. All of them are made of carbon fiber and add a more appealing stance. The model also looks aggressive with the new wide fenders.

We are not sure if this particular model has received any upgrades under the hood, but perhaps the tuner is still working on the model. If it will come with a power boost, it will definitely be more impressive than the stock power.

As a reminder, the 2016 BMW M2 Coupe comes with an S55 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline straight-six, which is not the same found on the M3/M4, capable of delivering a good 370 horsepower and 465 Nm of torque, capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds when hooked to a DCT, so the figures are almost as much impressive as an M3.

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Things are moving fast around the newest M member from BMW` s lineup, as we had the chance of seeing the M2 Coupe in a lot of tuning projects lately, not to mention rumors and renderings according to which the carmaker would spawn a hardcore version dubbed the CS, with power to come from a downsized 3.0-liter found on the M3 / M4.

We continue our saga of one-off customizations with another project carried out by technicians from Vossen Wheels tuner, which wrapped the gorgeous model with a set of their special flow-forged wheels.

As we can depict from the pictures, the engineers haven’t spoiled the car`s stock body styling all adorned with M parts, which make it look hot and aggressive.

To complement the gorgeous design, the tuner have installed the wide VSF-1 alloy wheels, sized 20×9 and 20×10.5 front and rear, all wrapped in the low-profile Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires. The ten-spoke silver styling looks smashing with the JW Clubsport coil-overs and suspensions system which lower the car`s ride height and provide a more aggressive look.

The 2016 BMW M2 Coupe comes with a 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline flat-six engine, churning out 370 horsepower and 465 Nm of torque. This is enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds with a DCT and 4.3 seconds with the manual.

We are not going to spoil all the fun and let you enjoy the impressive photo gallery with the BMW M2 Coupe sitting on Vossen wheels! Would you dress your M2 with the massive 20-inch rims?

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The 2016 BMW M2 Coupe is popping-up in our news again and not in a gorgeous tuning program carried out by Vorsteiner of AC Schnitzer, the model appearing in a road and track testing against the Alfa Rome 4C Spider.

Considering the fact that we have seen the M2 taking on massive and more powerful supercars, it was a common and logic thing to see it being compared to a much more alike model, like the 4C Spider.

The testing was carried out by Roadshow team from CNET, the guys taking both cars and compare them face-to-face. Surely, each car comes with its own ups-and-downs in terms of styling, chassis, weight figures and more importantly, their performance under the hood.

From the start, the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider comes with a carbon fiber chassis, which makes it more lightweight, but comes with the disadvantage of the extra reinforced parts for the missing roof, while the M2 Coupe comes with an M styling, all adorned with high-performance elements.

From a performance perspective, both models come with impressive engines under the hood. The M2 Coupe packs a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 365 horsepower, while the 4C Spider uses a smaller displacement, in the shape of a 1.8-liter, with 237 horsepower.

However, we shouldn`t judge a book by its cover, and the 4C Spider isn’t what it was expected to be. Even if it comes with a smaller engine, it is a little bit faster than the M2 on the track, and that because it comes with a non-power steering drips and a mid-engine carbon fiber chassis, which makes it faster.

On the road however, the odds favor the M2 Coupe, and that`s because it comes with the perfect suspension and balance, enough to make the steering accurate and precise. So, which one do you think has one the testing?

As some of you might suspected…or not…the guys from Roadshow declared the BMW M2 Coupe as the better car, and that thanks to its precise handling, driving capabilities and perfect balance.

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BMW has decided to add more hardcore parts to more models within its lineup, the first ones to receive the BMW M kit being the 2-, 3-, 4- and 7-Series models, and later on the all-new M3 and M4 versions.

Each M Performance kit comes with its own prices and features, according to the model involved.

Starting with the 2-Series, you could spend up to $1,450 for the M Performance kit, but you would get plenty of tweaks, like black kidney grilles, carbon fiber rear spoiler, M Performance decals on the side or custom front splitter.

Moving to the 3-Series, the kit comes handy at $1,640 and comprises most of the features also seen on the 2-Series. The BMW 4-Series is also decided to receive the package at $31,000, the model coming with carbon fiber splitter or blacked-out rear diffuser.

In case you own a BMW 4-Series Convertible, then you should know that you can upgrade your model with the new kit as well, meaning a $1,840 package with nice features, including black kidney grilles, carbon fiber mirror caps, black diffuser and the same M Performance decals.

The top of the line BMW M2 will not be left aside, the version also receiving carbon fiber elements on the new black kidney grilles, rear spoiler or exhaust tips. The M Performance kit is more expensive, meaning that you`ll have to through in $5,100. On the other side, the M3 and M4 are exclusively available with the M kit for $7,860, adding carbon fiber front splitters, carbon fiber exhaust system, mirror caps and so on.

Finally, the BMW 7-Series is also available with the new M kit, meaning M Performance front splitter, new wheels and so on, all for $7,235.

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The 2016 BMW M2 Coupe has been a real hit from the start, the model coming with an extremely aggressive body styling highlighted by a plethora of M Performance Parts at the exterior as well as inside, while under the hood, the model is capable of delivering quite impressive figures.

As you already know by now, the 2-Series` top of the line M2 Coupe is packing a 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline flat-six engine, churning out 370 horsepower and 465 Nm of torque. This is enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds with a DCT and 4.5 seconds with the manual.

This fine specimen seen here is also packing the same powerful powertrain, except that it was now being lowered thanks to the new lowering springs and fitted with the one-off and high-performance wheels from Vossen Wheels tuner. The entire installation has been carried out by the technicians from LapTime Performance shop.

The BMW M2 Coupe looks hot and more aggressive with the Vossen VFS-1 wheels, sized 20×9 and 0x10.5 front and rear, and all wrapped in Michelin PSS tires. They are finished in Silver Brush and perfectly complement the body wrap.

As aforementioned, the 2016 BMW M2 Coupe has been also lowered thanks to the new KW Clubsport suspension system which provides the model with greater stance and increased stability during tight corners. The tuner have also released an impressive photo gallery with their latest work, enjoy the ride and don’t forget that your opinion does count to us!

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We are getting used to seeing hundreds of 2016 BMW M2 Coupe receiving aftermarket parts from tuners worldwide, but as we speak, another standout shop is still preparing one of the most menacing M2 Coupes ever built, at least this is what the technicians from Aristo Dynamics claim.

We may not be dealing here with a serious power customization, as the car is still under works, but at least visually, we get to enjoy a plethora of aftermarket body parts that make it extremely aggressive.

The model is standing out from the crowd with extremely wide fender flares, carbon fiber front and rear bumpers, custom trunk, quarter panels and some other mechanical bits that provide it with a greater stance and improve its driving capabilities.

The body work could not have been completed without the Akrapovic`s exhaust system, which surely hides more power than the stock model, along with new and forged set of HRE P200 alloy wheels.

Underneath the skin, as far as we know so far, this particular model is still packing the stock yet high-performance 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline flat-six engine, with 370 horsepower and 465 Nm of torque. This is enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds with a DCT and 4.5 seconds with the manual.

The work on this car can be seen in the short photo media below, put together by CGIs, a special division from Aristo Dynamics tuner which is mainly specialized in BMW modifications. Enjoy and don’t forget to tell us what you think of the car`s power, will they also bring some impressive figures as well?

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As you probably agree, the 2016 BMW M2 Coupe needs ne presentation, the sports car being the carmaker`s latest iteration of good looks, sheer performance and advanced driving dynamics and capabilities.

And each time I get to see one in the hands of aftermarket specialists I get a sense of pride, as this lad here has really made my life more beautiful. I love the M2 Coupe for what it is and what it becomes whenever a happy owner wants the best out of it, and we all know that the M2 Coupe can deliver.

It is also the case of this M2 Coupe, recently customized by PSM Dynamic tuner, the model receiving a gorgeous aftermarket body kit with carbon fiber parts.

This M2 Coupe seen here is highlighted by the carbon fiber extended side sills, two pairs of flared wheel arches up front and at the rear, adding large front splitter, new air intake tips, wide boot lid spoiler or standout rear diffuser.

The 2016 BMW M2 Coupe is now looking more aggressive also thinks to the new wide and massive alloy wheels along with the new lowering springs which add greater stance and stability. We should also expect some improvements under the hood as well, so stay tuned for more details on this gorgeous and exquisite 2016 BMW Coupe by PSM Dynamics!

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