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BMW Unveils 2027 M2 xDrive, 473-hp, Mexico Production

6/3/2026

Summary

BMW Unveils M2

BMW unveiled the 2027 M2 with M xDrive, with production set for Mexico in August 2026.
The 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six makes 473 hp, 443 lb-ft and runs 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.
The xDrive model weighs 3,988 lb and starts at $74,950, $4,600 above the base price.
It uses an eight-speed automatic that can switch to rear-wheel-only mode.
The car comes with 19-in front and 20-in rear wheels, track tires, and a Borusan Turkish Blue paint option.

Summary

BMW M2 Efficiency

The new BMW M2 with M xDrive records WLTP fuel consumption of 10.4–10.3 l/100 km (27.2–27.4 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 235–233 g/km, placing it in class G.
Its M xDrive uses an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch and a control unit with wheel-slip limitation to split power between axles without central DSC.
Drivers can select a rear-only 2WD mode via the M Setup menu, deactivating DSC, while the Active M Differential provides variable rear-wheel torque for traction.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 BMW introduced the X5 M and X6 M, the first M-badged models equipped with the xDrive all-wheel-drive system, marking a shift from the brand’s traditional rear-wheel focus. Building on that, the 2015 M5 brought xDrive to a high-performance sedan with 560 hp, a move later echoed by the 2027 M2 xDrive launch and prompting rivals such as Mercedes-AMG to expand their own AWD lineups.

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BMW Unveils M2

BMW unveiled the 2027 M2 with M xDrive, with production set for Mexico in August 2026.
The 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six makes 473 hp, 443 lb-ft and runs 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.
The xDrive model weighs 3,988 lb and starts at $74,950, $4,600 above the base price.
It uses an eight-speed automatic that can switch to rear-wheel-only mode.
The car comes with 19-in front and 20-in rear wheels, track tires, and a Borusan Turkish Blue paint option.

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