Performance Review: BMW 2 Series M2 - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW 2 Series Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW 2 Series M2 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular BMW 2 Series has a 2979cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The 2 Series shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 2 Series's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1565 kgs (3450 lbs) this makes the BMW 2 Series M2 in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW 2 Series shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 2979cc 24V St6 engine produces 365 bhp (272 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp).

The Turbo St6 throws out 343 lb-ft (465.0 Nm) @ 1400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft) or the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (332 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW 2 Series you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (258.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW 2 Series.

The BMW 2 Series has a Power to weight ratio of 233.2 bhp per ton and 219.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 2 Series competing with the 2019 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (258.2 bhp per ton) or the 1968 Dodge Coronet Hardtop R/T 7.0L V8 426 (258.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW 2 Series generating around 219.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2004 Mercedes SLK Class 55 AMG (244.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Mercedes CLS Class 63 AMG (244.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.5 secs, this made the BMW 2 Series M2 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.40 secs) the or the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs). This BMW 2 Series M2 is also faster than the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the and the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2 Series and the 1997 Honda NSX T 3.2 V6

When talking about the performance of the BMW 2 Series on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.27 secs @ 103.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1997 Honda NSX T 3.2 V6 (13.21 secs), the 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK - Hawkeye (13.21 secs), and the 2019 Toyota Supra GR 3.0 Turbo (13.21 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the BMW 2 Series M2 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 2 Series equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 BMW 2 Series M2 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2016 2 Series Rivals List.

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