It seems as though BMW’s G87 M2 may be endowed with more power and may even adopt the xDrive drivetrain according to the latest rumours that have been circulating in the automotive sphere.
In a nutshell, here is a list of all the new rumours;
- The M2 will get a marginal increase in power (sources claim somewhere around 16 kW).
- The M2 will be offered in a wider array of colours.
- BMW may outfit their coupe with its xDrive system.
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In the past, we’ve relied on the forewarnings of anonymous internet users on manufacturer forum posts. As of Late, BMW’s forums have been abuzz with whispers and rumours surrounding the entire M family. In the case of the M2, official sources have confirmed that it stands as the final resting place of the firm’s six-speed manual transmission but nothing more than that.
As it stands, insiders’ claims range from the car’s detuned S58 being brought close to M3 and M4 power levels leading to the hope that the offshoot bearing a Clubsport badge, which we hope to debut sometime in the first half of 2025, would be endowed with a power output north of 500 hp (373 kW). As a quick refresher of the current, soon-to-be road-going model’s specs, power output stands at a hearty 337 kW and 550 N.m, with a six-speed transmission serving as the middle man between the M2’s S58 and its rear wheels to which power is delivered.
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Moving on to more rumours about BMW’s G87 M2 hardware, it’s said to be outfitted with the firm’s xDrive system somewhere down its lifecycle. Sources suggest that we may only see an xDrive bearing M2 sometime after the CS model debuts and maybe a year before the current M3 and M4 bow down. No information on its global unveiling, but stay tuned for updates.
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This may very be the final bastion of BMW’s petrol-powered M cars as the division continues to ramp up the scale of its hybrid-assisted powertrains.
