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  • <p>BMW could have spent wads of cash revising the previous turbocharged N55 inline-six to meet tighter emissions standards. Instead, it snatched a powerplant already in the arsenal, the potent S55 twin-turbo inline-six from <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/m4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:the M4;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">the M4</a>.</p>
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    BMW could have spent wads of cash revising the previous turbocharged N55 inline-six to meet tighter emissions standards. Instead, it snatched a powerplant already in the arsenal, the potent S55 twin-turbo inline-six from the M4.

  • <p>In deference to the M hierarchy, boost is reduced in the M2's version, lowering the output from 425 horsepower to 405. Torque, however, is undiminished at 406 lb-ft.</p>
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    In deference to the M hierarchy, boost is reduced in the M2's version, lowering the output from 425 horsepower to 405. Torque, however, is undiminished at 406 lb-ft.

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    2019 BMW M2 Competition Is Quickest with a Manual Gearbox

    Photo credit: Chris Doane Automotive - Car and Driver
  • <p>he electronically controlled limited-slip rear diff controls the locking effect to smoothly distribute torque across the rear axle in all corners, no matter how wide or sharp.</p>
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    he electronically controlled limited-slip rear diff controls the locking effect to smoothly distribute torque across the rear axle in all corners, no matter how wide or sharp.

  • <p>Thankfully, a six-speed manual remains the standard gearbox. The shifter travels through the gates with precision, even though it retains that characteristic BMW slight rubberiness in its motions.</p>
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    Thankfully, a six-speed manual remains the standard gearbox. The shifter travels through the gates with precision, even though it retains that characteristic BMW slight rubberiness in its motions.

  • <p>The clutch takeup is spot on, and the transmission automatically rev matches on downshifts. Disabling the rev-matching system requires the complete commitment of also fully deactivating the stability control, but the pedals are spaced perfectly for heel-and-toe downshifts.</p>
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    The clutch takeup is spot on, and the transmission automatically rev matches on downshifts. Disabling the rev-matching system requires the complete commitment of also fully deactivating the stability control, but the pedals are spaced perfectly for heel-and-toe downshifts.

  • <p>The other transmission choice is BMW’s quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, a $2900 option. Launch control is specific to the automatic, which also now incorporates BMW's three-mode Drivelogic, allowing adjustability of the transmission's shift programming at the push of a button.</p>
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    The other transmission choice is BMW’s quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, a $2900 option. Launch control is specific to the automatic, which also now incorporates BMW's three-mode Drivelogic, allowing adjustability of the transmission's shift programming at the push of a button.

  • <p>The manual transmission is still alive and well at BMW, beginning at the entry level with the two-door 2-series. The rear-drive 230i and M240i coupes can both be specified with a six-speed manual, as can the M240i convertible, the <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/m2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BMW M2 Competition;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">BMW M2 Competition</a>, and the top-of-the-line M2 CS. The new 2-series Gran Coupe, however, will be an automatic-only affair. <br></p>
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    The manual transmission is still alive and well at BMW, beginning at the entry level with the two-door 2-series. The rear-drive 230i and M240i coupes can both be specified with a six-speed manual, as can the M240i convertible, the BMW M2 Competition, and the top-of-the-line M2 CS. The new 2-series Gran Coupe, however, will be an automatic-only affair.

  • <p>Yet another orange! BMW's Sunset Orange Metallic is available on the new 8-Series, as well as the 2019<a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/m2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:M2 Competition coupe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> M2 Competition coupe</a>.</p>
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    Sunset Orange Metallic – 2019 BMW M2, 8-series

    Yet another orange! BMW's Sunset Orange Metallic is available on the new 8-Series, as well as the 2019 M2 Competition coupe.

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  • <p>Starting at $59,895 and on sale now, the 2019 M2 Competition represents a $4400 premium over the 2018 M2.</p>
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    Starting at $59,895 and on sale now, the 2019 M2 Competition represents a $4400 premium over the 2018 M2.

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<p>BMW could have spent wads of cash revising the previous turbocharged N55 inline-six to meet tighter emissions standards. Instead, it snatched a powerplant already in the arsenal, the potent S55 twin-turbo inline-six from <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/m4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:the M4;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">the M4</a>.</p>
<p>In deference to the M hierarchy, boost is reduced in the M2's version, lowering the output from 425 horsepower to 405. Torque, however, is undiminished at 406 lb-ft.</p>
Photo credit: Chris Doane Automotive - Car and Driver
<p>he electronically controlled limited-slip rear diff controls the locking effect to smoothly distribute torque across the rear axle in all corners, no matter how wide or sharp.</p>
<p>Thankfully, a six-speed manual remains the standard gearbox. The shifter travels through the gates with precision, even though it retains that characteristic BMW slight rubberiness in its motions.</p>
<p>The clutch takeup is spot on, and the transmission automatically rev matches on downshifts. Disabling the rev-matching system requires the complete commitment of also fully deactivating the stability control, but the pedals are spaced perfectly for heel-and-toe downshifts.</p>
<p>The other transmission choice is BMW’s quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, a $2900 option. Launch control is specific to the automatic, which also now incorporates BMW's three-mode Drivelogic, allowing adjustability of the transmission's shift programming at the push of a button.</p>
<p>The manual transmission is still alive and well at BMW, beginning at the entry level with the two-door 2-series. The rear-drive 230i and M240i coupes can both be specified with a six-speed manual, as can the M240i convertible, the <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/m2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BMW M2 Competition;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">BMW M2 Competition</a>, and the top-of-the-line M2 CS. The new 2-series Gran Coupe, however, will be an automatic-only affair. <br></p>
<p>Yet another orange! BMW's Sunset Orange Metallic is available on the new 8-Series, as well as the 2019<a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/m2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:M2 Competition coupe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> M2 Competition coupe</a>.</p>
<p>Starting at $59,895 and on sale now, the 2019 M2 Competition represents a $4400 premium over the 2018 M2.</p>
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