2018 BMW M2 Competition Released At Rs 79.90 Lakh

1. 2018 BMW M2 Competition Exterior

Although the M2 Competition is based on the 2-series Coupe, it is much sportier than its elder sibling, both in terms of its appearance and performance. As regards the exterior, the M2 Competition comes with larger air inlets, a signature glossy grille, LED automatic headlamps with LED DRLs, automatic rain wipers, and gloss black-finished kidney grille in the front. The side profile is more muscular with 19-inch alloy wheels which are specced with 245/265 section Michelin Pilot Sport tyres for the front and the rear, respectively. The rear is equipped with quad exhaust pipes and a rear spoiler.

The vehicle is available in one non-metallic paint scheme, Alpine White and four metallic paint ones, Hockenheim Silver, Black Sapphire, Long Beach Blue and Sunset Orange.

The BMW M2 Competition is much sportier than the BMW 2-series 

2. 2018 BMW M2 Competition Interior

The sportiness is also brought to the interior of the vehicle. The cabin comes with a wide range of top-notch features including

• Novel instrument cluster with M-style instruments

• Red button for white illumination

• Red needles

• M leather-wrapped driving wheel

• Optional electronically controlled M Sport seats for both the driver and the passengers

• Memory function for the driver’s seat

• M seatbelts

Furthermore, the equipment list of the M2 Competition is extremely impressive with

• BMW’s iDrive controller

• Audio system with 6.5-inch colour display with Bluetooth, USB and a 7-speaker system connectivity

• Modern iDrive system that supports navigation and a touch controller

• 8.8-inch colour screen infotainment system which supports Apple CarPlay

• 12-speaker sound system sourced from Harman Kardon

• Parking sensors in the front and rear

• Reverse camera

In terms of safety features, the BMW M2 Competition can ensure a safe travel for all the passengers with

• 6 airbags
• Anti-lock braking system with Brake Assist
• Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
• ISOFIX mounts
• Dynamic Stability Control

The BMW M2 Competition interior is packed with an impressive list of top-notch features

3. 2018 BMW M2 Competition Performance

The 2018 BMW M2 Competition is powered by a modified version of the 3.0L turbo-petrol motor with six cylinders which is also used on the M3 and M4. For the M2 Competition, this engine can generate a max power of 410hp and a peak torque of 550Nm. The power is sent to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox while the international-spec model also offers a manual option. The vehicle is claimed to be able to accelerate from a standstill to 100kph in just 4.2 seconds and to reach a maximum speed of 250kph.

The 2018 BMW M2 Competition is available with three driving modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport+. The car’s riding and handling will automatically adjust to each of these three modes. The vehicle is also offered with a standard differential gear for the rear axle and flaps for the exhaust pipes which can be electronically controlled with a view to optimizing back pressure for performance and controlling the sounds emitted from the car.

The BMW M2 Competition offers three different driving modes

4. 2018 BMW M2 Competition Price and Rivals

The BMW M2 Competition will be offered in only one variant and is priced at Rs 79.90 lakh, directly taking on the likes of the Porsche’s 718 Cayman which has a price of Rs 85.95 lakh (ex-showroom, India). At this price, the M2 Competition has at an advantage of Rs 6 lakh less as well as 110hp and 170Nm over its rival.

The BMW M2 Competition is the most affordable M Model of BMW in India and in the world

5. 2018 BMW M2 Competition Verdict

The new M2 Competition is the most reasonably-priced M car in the world in general and in India in particular. It is expected to offer one more high-quality option in the BMW M sub brand to the Indian car buyers. With an impressive list of exterior and interior features, a powerful performance and an affordable price, the BMW M2 Competition proves to have a bright future in this emerging but potential auto market and can become a popular car with the Indian car buyers.

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