While we wait for the high-performance M2 Competition to appear, BMW has dropped this murdered out version of the M2 called the BMW M2 Edition Black Shadow.
The special edition M2 is designed to commemorate the sales success that the M2 has become, taking the title as the best-selling M-Car for 2017, registering a total of 12,000 units sold. BMW is thus offering an edition model to “emphasize the compact high-powered sports car’s performance characteristics.”
Under the hood of the special edition model are the same mechanicals as the regular M2, i.e. It has the famous 272kw 3.0-litre inline-6 motor, but it does gain some cool black-themed design bits. These include side mirrors caps in carbon fibre, high-gloss black kidney grill, a carbon fibre rear diffuser in carbon with black-chrome tailpipes, and other blacked exterior trim pieces. The car is exclusively available in the Sapphire Black metallic. Furthermore, 19-inch, black matte forged light alloys with a Y-spoke design underline the coupe's sporty demeanor.
The new M2 Edition Black Shadow will be available to order from BMW South Africa from April 2018 and will be on dealer floors from June 2018. Only 20 are earmarked for South Africa.
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FAQ
Q: What does the BMW M2 Edition Black Shadow cost in South Africa?
BMW South Africa hasn't released official pricing for the M2 Edition Black Shadow, but expect it to command a premium over the standard M2's approximate R900,000 price tag, likely pushing it well into seven-figure territory given its limited production run of just 20 units.
Q: Is the BMW M2 Edition Black Shadow worth buying?
If you're after exclusivity and can stomach the premium pricing, absolutely, but if you just want the performance, the regular M2 delivers the same 272kW punch without the murdered-out tax.
Q: What makes the M2 Edition Black Shadow different from the regular M2?
The Black Shadow gets carbon fibre mirror caps, a high-gloss black kidney grille, carbon fibre rear diffuser with black-chrome tailpipes, exclusive Sapphire Black metallic paint, and 19-inch matte black forged Y-spoke wheels, but the engine remains the same 272kW 3.0-litre inline-6.
Q: How many BMW M2 Edition Black Shadow models are coming to South Africa?
BMW South Africa is only bringing 20 units of the M2 Edition Black Shadow to local shores, making it one of the most exclusive M cars you can buy here.
Q: When can I buy the BMW M2 Edition Black Shadow in South Africa?
Orders opened in April 2018 with the first cars hitting dealer floors in June 2018, though with only 20 units allocated to South Africa, they likely sold out faster than boerewors at a braai.
Should You Buy It?
The BMW M2 Edition Black Shadow is a collector's wet dream rather than a practical purchase. With only 20 units in South Africa and all that murdered-out goodness, you're paying handsomely for exclusivity rather than extra performance. If you've got deep pockets and want something rarer than hen's teeth in your garage, go for it. However, if you're after pure driving thrills, the regular M2 delivers the same 272kW experience for significantly less cash. The Black Shadow is a definite buy for collectors and BMW fanatics, but a hard pass for value-conscious buyers who just want to go fast.
