BMW M2 Gets M xDrive All-Wheel Drive for First Time
The new BMW M2 with M xDrive offers all-wheel drive for the first time, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.
353 kW / 480 hp
3.7 seconds
10.4–10.3 l/100 km
What Happened
The BMW M2 compact high-performance sports car now offers an all-wheel-drive option for the first time. The new BMW M2 with M xDrive splits power between front and rear axles via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, maintaining rear-wheel bias. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, 0.3 seconds faster than the rear-wheel-drive version.
3.7seconds
0.3 seconds faster than rear-wheel-drive M2
“The new BMW M2 with M xDrive opens the next chapter in the story of an icon. It breaks new ground in blending the strong, uncompromising character of the BMW M2 with the superior traction and precision of M xDrive for the first time.”
The 3.0-liter straight-six engine features BMW M Ignite technology with a pre-chamber combustion process derived from racing. This reduces fuel consumption under high loads and helps meet EU7 regulations. Combined fuel consumption is 10.4–10.3 l/100 km.
Why this matters
The M xDrive system enhances traction and stability in all conditions, while the new pre-chamber combustion engine reduces fuel consumption under high loads, helping meet EU7 standards.
Terms in This Story
- M xDrive
- BMW's all-wheel-drive system with rear-wheel bias and variable torque distribution.
- Active M Differential
- A differential that distributes torque between the rear wheels for maximum traction.
- BMW M TwinPower Turbo
- Turbocharging technology used in BMW M engines.
- WLTP
- Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure, a global standard for measuring fuel consumption and emissions.
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