BMW M2 with xDrive Debuts as 2026 BMW M Award Winner's Car at MotoGP Hungary
BMW unveiled the first all-wheel-drive M2, the BMW M2 with xDrive, as the prize car for the 2026 BMW M Award during the MotoGP Grand Prix of Hungary.
3.7 seconds
10.4 l/100 km
233-235 g/km
What Happened
The BMW M2 with xDrive made its world premiere at the Balaton Park Circuit during the MotoGP Grand Prix of Hungary. It is the first BMW M2 to feature all-wheel drive, offering enhanced traction in all conditions. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, 0.3 seconds quicker than the rear-wheel-drive model.
3.7seconds
0.3 s quicker than rear-wheel-drive model
After the unveiling, MotoGP rider Jorge Martín and influencer Becky Evans tested the car's handling in the 'BMW M Racing Balance' challenge. The BMW M2 with xDrive also features a unique BMW Individual Borusan Turkish Blue paint finish, exclusive to this derivative.
Why this matters
The new BMW M2 with xDrive marks the first all-wheel-drive variant of the popular M2, bringing improved traction and faster acceleration, and debuts as the exclusive prize for MotoGP's fastest qualifier.
Terms in This Story
- xDrive
- BMW's all-wheel-drive system that distributes power between front and rear wheels for improved traction.
- BMW M TwinPower Turbo
- BMW's turbocharging technology that enhances engine performance and efficiency.
- MotoGP
- The premier class of motorcycle road racing, organized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme.
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