BMW Adds More Scoops, More Power to M2

BMW just announced an "exciting new addition to the BMW M portfolio." What's that mean if you're not in public relations? Wave bye-bye to the BMW M2, and say hello to the BMW M2 Competition. Basically, it's the M2 with some new bumper covers and the drivetrain from the M3 and M4. Yes, that's right: Now you can buy an …

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Well very cool and one of my favorite cars but I didn't see  price listed. I am guessing it's got to be pretty steep. Whenever the Germans tack on a Competition (BMW) badge the price sky rockets. Still sounds like it has all the right stuff.

This is a big step.  I'm still annoyed by the whole ethos that the smaller car has to be cheaper. It means that this thing weighs nearly as much as the much bigger M4 and M3 because it doesn't have carbon roof, carbon driveshaft, Etc.  Before the M2 was released there was some talk of an M developed 4-cylinder, would have been interesting to have a car that was substantially lighter and more nimble.  But I imagine the market for a $60k 4 cylinder M car isn't there.  

turtl631 said:

 But I imagine the market for a $60k 4 cylinder M car isn't there.  

Really nice E30 M3's are proving that wrong 

Adam

Neat car, but I am getting tired of the Predator face fad for the grilles on modern cars.

Hnnnnggggg. So. Much. Want.

I may have to tell the girlfriend no more brunch on Sundays and start saving my shekels to trade in the 135. But $60k+ (likely) for a car I drive approximately 330 miles per month seems silly.

I like that front end.

I want that front end on my wagon.

I think the front styling is ok. I like everything about this except the price. That is just more money than I am willing to spend on a car, but it sounds like a lot of fun.