As somebody who has by no means been a fan of all-black wheels, it’s refreshing to see the brand new M2 driving on one thing apart from the fully darkish alloys. BMW Canada organized a particular occasion in Toronto this week to have a good time 50 years of M and one of many vehicles it had on show was a pre-production G87. That includes the obligatory orange aspect markers, the sports activities coupe was completed in Zandvoort Blue – a strong paint debuting with the second-generation M2.
That includes the anniversary emblems and closely tinted Shadowline headlights, the 2023 BMW M2 had the two-tone wheels obtainable as a no-cost possibility at dwelling in Germany. Recognized by their “930 M” codename, the alloys measure 19 inches on the entrance and 20 inches on the rear and have been shod in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires. The rubber measures 275/35 ZR19 and 285/30 ZR20, respectively.
Though this prototype has the brake calipers completed in blue, BMW will give patrons the choice to go for pink. Eagle-eyed viewers may also discover the carbon fiber roof and the blacked-out quad exhaust ideas a part of the outside Shadowline bundle. Different notable upgrades are represented by the adaptive LED headlights and carbon bucket seats whereas the gear lever belongs to the eight-speed M Steptronic automated transmission.
Over in Canada the place this video was shot, the 2023 BMW M2 kicks off at $76,500 CAD and will likely be launched regionally early within the second quarter of subsequent yr. Very similar to in the US, the six-speed handbook will likely be customary whereas in Germany for instance the 6MT is surprisingly non-compulsory and consequently prices an additional €500.
Though the M2 G87 configurator is up and working in a number of European markets, it’s nonetheless not accessible in North America. That mentioned, we do know the carbon fiber roof will set you again an additional $2,600 and it’s the primary time BMW is permitting clients to get one on the common M2. As you could recall, it wasn’t till the M2 CS (F87) that the Bavarian automaker launched this feature.
Particular person colours will observe later within the life cycle, and we’ve seen indicators that BMW M intends to introduce center-locking wheels.
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