Get ready for some serious automotive upgrades! The BMW M2 is about to get a whole lot more thrilling, but at a price that might make you do a double take.
BMW Germany has unveiled the M Performance Track Kit, designed to transform your M2 into a track-ready beast. But here's where it gets controversial: this kit isn't just a simple add-on; it's a significant investment.
The Track Kit lowers the M2 by a substantial 20mm, and that's just the beginning. It includes a manually adjustable front splitter, wheel arch diffusers, and an air scoop, all tested in a wind tunnel by BMW's own engineer and driver, Jörg Weidinger. These aerodynamic upgrades are said to enhance downforce, resulting in faster cornering speeds.
And the upgrades don't stop there. The kit also features the iconic 'swan neck' rear wing from the BMW M4 GT4, which BMW claims is the same wing used on their M4 GT3 racer that dominated the Bathurst 12 Hour race. Talk about bringing the race track to your driveway!
But here's the part most people miss: the M2 Track Pack has a clever 'Race Mode' and 'Street Mode'. In Race Mode, the rear wing extends a full 50mm, giving you that extra aerodynamic advantage. But for everyday driving, it reverts to its original dimensions, ensuring it remains road-legal (at least in Germany).
Other notable features include adjustable dampers and support bearings, and get this - BMW's first-ever road-legal mass damper system on a production model!
Now, for the cost. In Germany, the M Performance Track Kit will set you back a whopping €25,500 (approximately $A39,039) plus taxes. If that price tag were to remain the same in Australia, it would push the M2's price from $128,900 to a staggering $167,939 before on-road costs - almost reaching the price of the M2 CS.
And for the M2 CS owners, BMW has an M Performance exhaust upgrade that fine-tunes the sound of the twin-turbo S58 inline six. Priced at €8343 ($A13,861) in Germany, this upgrade doesn't officially boost the CS's power outputs but replaces the exhaust outlets with sleek carbon and titanium versions, shaving off 8kg in the process.
But wait, there's more! Rumours are circulating about the first-ever all-wheel-drive version of the M2. Last week, the M2 xDrive model name briefly appeared on the BMW USA website, only to be removed shortly after. Could this be the future of BMW's entry-level M-car?
So, what do you think? Are these upgrades worth the price? Or is it just a fancy way to empty your wallet? Let's discuss in the comments!
