The 2024 BMW M2 is officially crowned MotorTrend’s 2024 Performance Vehicle of the Year.
According to MotorTrend, their 2024 Performance Vehicle of the Year, “The 2024 BMW M2 is everything enthusiasts say they want.” MotorTrend captures the fiery spirit of car enthusiasts, whose passions can sometimes cloud their exact desires in a vehicle. Fortunately, MotorTrend is here to help them make the right decision when choosing the best performance car. And this year, the BMW M2 takes the cake.
The 2024 BMW M2 coupe is powered by a 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine. MotorTrend says that the M2 will satisfy any driver, highlighting that “No vehicle is more deserving of being named our latest Performance Vehicle of the Year than the BMW M2—it’s quite literally everything enthusiasts say they want out of a sports car.”
MotorTrend Performance Vehicle of the Year 2024
BMW M2 design and engineering
Sports car lovers, discover the stunning 2024 BMW M2 Coupe, a masterpiece where thrilling design meets cutting-edge engineering. With a quad exhaust system that roars to life with every rev, the M2 Coupe ensures your presence is felt—coming and going. Its wide rear stance encapsulates this powerful feature, enhancing the vehicle’s dynamic silhouette. Step inside to find a world where luxury meets tech: the BMW Curved Display and top-tier safety features are perfectly integrated, reflecting the bold spirit of its exterior.
MotorTrend discusses the 2024 BMW M2’s foundation, which is built on BMW’s versatile CLAR platform used in the G87 model. This shift enables the M2 to incorporate significant structural enhancements originally developed for the larger BMW M3 and M4 models. By shortening the wheelbase of the M4 by 4.3 inches, while maintaining the track width, BMW’s engineers have created a vehicle that is slightly larger than its predecessor but considerably more compact than the larger M models. This design tweak enhances the M2’s straight-line stability and ride comfort, as well as increasing interior space without sacrificing the agile, responsive driving dynamics that fans cherished in the earlier M2 and the 1M models before it.
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Gear up for a completely customized driving experience with the BMW M2, your personal playground of possibilities. Like its M series siblings, the M2 offers an extensive range of adjustable features. Fine-tune everything from traction control with 10 different settings, to stability control in three modes, and transmission firmness across three levels if you’re opting for an automatic—or toggle the auto rev-matching feature on or off with a manual gearbox. You can also adjust the steering, suspension, and powertrain response to match your driving style. With the M2, you’re not just driving; you’re crafting every detail of your journey.
MotorTrend adds, “Aside from the standard array of drive modes, two custom modes can be programed to the M1 and M2 buttons on the steering wheel. Option paralysis is a real concern with so much adjustability, but the system is surprisingly intuitive—so much so we quickly programed the two modes to our liking (with one dedicated for twisty roads and the other track driving) and forgot about it. “The differences between all the settings, while perceptible, isn’t massive,” executive editor Mac Morrison said. “That tells me the M2 is tuned appropriately.” Thus, solidifying why the 2024 BMW M2 is the Performance Vehicle of the Year.
BMW’s software-controlled rear differential represents a significant advancement in vehicle dynamics. Integrated directly with the engine management system, it operates with enhanced speed and transparency. This innovative approach results in more natural reactions and fewer interruptions compared to traditional closed-loop systems, delivering a smoother and more polished driving experience. MotorTrend adds, “The result in the real world is more fun. “I love the little drift the rear diff lets you get coming out of a corner,” features editor Scott Evans said. “It holds it so neatly you don’t need to correct it, so ride it out and enjoy it.”
2O24 BMW M2 performance
The performance of the BMW M2 fulfills your every need as a driver. Deputy editor of MotorTrend, Alexander Stoklosa said: “If one vehicle proves BMW can turn the page on its techno-overload, heavy-control-weight dark years, the M2 is it…There is a lightness to the M2’s moves, with the steering, throttle, suspension, and brakes responding to inputs with the same supple eagerness. It reminds me of the old BMW, when there were no drive modes at all, just a single, well-thought-out setup.”
This thorough review emphasizes the BMW M2’s exceptional driving feel, describing their drive in the BMW as “singularly enjoyable” and a “wild experience” whether on the track or road. And it’s true, the BMW M2 does not shy away from showing its formidable power, “When you step on the gas, the M2 strains against itself. It wants to spin its tires. It wants to drift. It wants to go sideways if you want to go sideways. It’s a German turbocharged high-powered front-engine, rear-wheel-drive hot rod that pulls more aggressively than a lot of cars,” adds MotorTrend judge. Above all, the BMW M2 is practical. “You can drive the absolute piss out of it and have a wonderful time but then dial it back and drive like a grandma to the grocery store,” described MotorTrend judge about the practicality of the coupe.
2024 BMW M2 specs
Get ready to conquer the streets with the BMW M2 Coupe, the ultimate expression of performance luxury. Whether you choose the optional 8-speed M Sport Automatic transmission for a lightning-fast 0-60 mph sprint in just 3.9 seconds or stick with the classic 6-speed manual that clocks in at 4.2 seconds, exhilaration is guaranteed. Boasting a powerful 453 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, this beast lets you soar up to a top speed of 177 mph. Perfect for lively city drives or thrilling open-road adventures, the 2024 BMW M2 Coupe delivers a dynamic and invigorating driving experience. Dive into the excitement and discover why it’s MotorTrend’s Performance Vehicle of the Year.
