With 302kw and 550nm from its M3-derived S55 biturbo 3.0-litre inline-6, BMW's M2 Competition arrives in South Africa in September priced from R983 030 for the 6-speed manual and R1 037 506 for the 7-speed M-DCT variant.
But power aside, what makes the M2 Competition so special? And with the M2 Competition set to be the most sought after M car in recent years, these are the facts that BMW wants you to know...
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FAQ
Q: What does the BMW M2 Competition cost in South Africa?
The BMW M2 Competition starts at R983,030 for the 6-speed manual transmission and R1,037,506 for the 7-speed M-DCT automatic variant in South Africa.
Q: How much power does the BMW M2 Competition have?
The M2 Competition produces 302kW and 550Nm from its M3-derived S55 biturbo 3.0-litre inline-6 engine, making it a proper performance machine.
Q: Is the BMW M2 Competition worth buying?
The M2 Competition offers M3 performance in a more compact, agile package for around R100,000 less than a full-fat M3, making it excellent value for serious driving enthusiasts.
Q: What makes the BMW M2 Competition special compared to other M cars?
The M2 Competition uses the same S55 engine as the M3 and M4 but in a smaller, lighter chassis, delivering a more focused driving experience that many consider the purest modern M car.
Q: Should I get the manual or automatic BMW M2 Competition?
The 6-speed manual at R983,030 offers the purest driving experience and saves you R54,476, while the 7-speed M-DCT at R1,037,506 delivers faster shifts and better track times.
Should You Buy It?
Yes, absolutely. The best performance car under R1.1 million in SA is the BMW M2 Competition, delivering genuine M3 performance for R983,030 in manual form. With 302kW from its M3-sourced engine in a lighter, more agile package, the M2 Competition offers the most thrills per rand of any current BMW M car. If you want pure driving excitement and can stretch to just under the million rand mark, this is your machine. The manual gearbox is the pick for purists, but either way you're getting supercar performance with everyday usability.
