Technology keeps advancing, but the recipe for a top-grade sports car has remained the same — coupling a high-performance engine with a lightweight chassis. BMW understands the business of building first-rate sports cars, and the broad collection of award-winning cars on the BMW brochure is a testament to that. One of such cars is the discontinued BMW M2 Competition.

Almost everyone would love the aesthetic prowess of the BMW M2 Competition, but it’s not just about the looks. BMW describes it as a sports car that changes every road, and we can’t but agree, since part of what makes the M2 so awesome are its expressive engine and nimble handling. Cute and powerful, here are ten things we love about the BMW M2 Competition.

10 Bright Finishing Options

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Available in five different color variants, the BMW M2 Competition presents a wide range of options to choose from, giving you a flashy, yet classy appearance, announcing your arrival in style.

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The Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Long Beach Blue Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic, and Hockenheim Silver Metallic are the color options you can choose from when buying your BMW M2 Competition. With these color options, you can go for what matches your taste.

9 Stunning Bodywork And Engine

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With its stunning look and agile performance, the BMW M2 Competition combines an aesthetic look with an incredible automobile engine, loved by many.

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Featuring a new grille and front-end design with an enlarged air inlet in the front apron, the BMW M2 features a 410 hp double-charged six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology.

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8 Performance

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The BMW M2 Competition has an improved engine and adjusted dynamics, boosting its performance. Having a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) high-precision strut, the BMW M2 has an improved front section rigidity and increased steering precision. These new engine features put the vehicle amongst the best, making it leave a remarkable impression. The BMW M2 Competition accelerates from zero to 62mph in 4.2 seconds (M DCT transmission, 4.4 seconds with manual gearbox), before going on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. If the M Driver’s Package is installed, the top speed increases to 170mph.

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Powered by a twin-turbocharged inline-six engine, the M2 has an incredibly linear power delivery with a unique engine sound, making it a perfect choice for racing. The M TwinPower Turbo technology also provides unparalleled torque over a wide variety of speeds. The engine produces 410hp between 5,250 and 7,000rpm and 406 lb-ft of peak torque between 2,350 and 5,200rpm, making it incredibly efficient.

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7 Technology

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With revised chassis tuning and an upgraded brake system, the BMW M2 Competition has two rapid-response MonoScroll turbochargers, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve control, and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing. The valve and camshaft timing work interact for maximum variability of the control of intake valve lift, resulting in razor-sharp responses and optimal power delivery.

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For the M2 Competition, the Dynamic Stability Control has been entirely re-calibrated. The electronics have been fine-tuned to provide increased traction in wet and slick situations, while also ensuring that traction is maintained during drifts.

6 A Commendable Inside Job

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Inside, the M2 Competition is laid out with a beautiful dashboard that displays the M2 Competition logo for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. The seat provides drivers with firm support with a balanced headrest attached to the seat, which has an illuminated M2 logo at shoulder height.

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The M1 and M2 buttons on the steering wheel give you instant access to different driving modes. Drivers can save their custom settings for stability control, engine characteristics, and steering, giving them complete control over the personality of the M2 Competition.

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5 Safety

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Not often do you find sports carmakers paying extra attention to the driver's comfort, but the BMW M2 Competition also takes care of that.

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At the push of a button, you can start and drive the M2, making a vroom of a TwinTurbo engine revving up. The M2 Competition is equipped with reliable driver-assistance features such as Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function, and Lane Departure Warning. Some of these features provide drivers with warnings ahead of dangers, ease of driving, driving maneuvering, and professional navigation systems, among other things.

4 Every Driver Has An Assistant

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The BMW M2 Competition features an innovative array of safety technology called BMW Active Driving Assistant. This system, which includes features such as collision warning and pedestrian warning, as well as city braking and lane-departure warning, assists you in maintaining control and staying safe in the case of an accident. The sensors are engaged, and the driver receives an audible warning when an obstruction is approaching. The system can also intervene and try to prevent an accident.

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In the windshield, speed limit information appears in the form of traffic signs and the maximum speed allowed. Drivers can use the rear-view camera and the standard rear park-distance control to help with reverse parking and maneuvering.

3 Manual Drive And More

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The BMW M2 Competition comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, but it may be upgraded to the slick-shifting 7-speed Double-clutch transmission.

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With more engaging driving, the manual transmission features accurate shifts and well-placed pedals that make driving more enjoyable, whereas the DCT allows for even faster and smoother shifts while driving. To reach 60 mph, the manual gear transmission only requires one shift, and it is better at containing all that power off the line, which is why it is a little faster off the line.

2 Sporty, Racing, Competing

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The BMW M2 Competition represents the company's pride in racing and sports. With the way the automobile outperforms the competition and sets a new record, it is designed to win. The two weight-optimized turbochargers have tremendous performance potential and exceptional agility, making them ideal for racing and sports.

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By clicking one button, the tone of the M sports can be adjusted to suit the driving mode, setting the tone for a victorious race. The BMW M2 Competition is no doubt a good choice for anyone who wants to lead the race from the start.

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1 Up There With The Very Best

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Not many cars make the cut when considering the sports car we’d buy over the BMW M2 Competition, and that’s because the M2 is one of the most awesome cars we have seen.

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The inside of the M2 offers you comfort while giving you total control, but that is not all. The performance and speed make it unique. What is more? The flexibility to switch between any gear mode of your choice gives you total control of the wheel.