BMW M2 Being Considered for 2016

The new M235iBMW 235i CoupéGermany, 2013 > present is already an impressive car, but BMWBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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is taking things even farther with plans to add an M2 that will take some of the new technology from the M4BMW M4Germany, 2013 > present.

The M2 will use a twin-turbocharged version of the 3.0-liter inline-six engine already found in the M235i. It will be enough to boost power by 58hp over the M235i to about 380hp. It will also take the Active M Differential and Adaptive M Suspension from the M4 and offer them at least as options.

The M2 is expected to be ready for 2016 and will retail for somewhat less than the M4 so it can keep its distance.

Using the 2 Series as the basis for the car also gets around the thorny issue of the previous 1 M CoupeBMW 1 Series M CoupéGermany, 2011 > present20 photos
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. BMW did not want to call it the M1BMW M1Germany, 1978 > 19781 Version
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because of its 70s supercar of the same name.

Source: Auto Express