2017 BMW M2 Coupe: Official Photos & Details

Born to replace the high performance compact BMW 1M Coupe, the new M2 promises new pinnacle of design, dynamics, and driving pleasure with its extrovert styling, light-weight aluminium body, 6-cylinder in-line high-performance engine, rear-wheel-drive agility, and M Sport suspension.

The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe will go on sale in Western markets by April 2016. A public debut is expected at the upcoming 2016 Detroit Motor Show in January next year. To be priced around $52,000 to $55,000 (INR 33,82,340 - 35,79,259), for the MT (6-speed) and DCT (7-speed) option respectively, the M2 Coupe will compete with the likes of Mercedes AMG A45 and Audi RS3.

Under the hood is a 3.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged straight 6-cylinder engine generating 370PS (365hp) at 6,500rpm, while max torque of 465Nm (343 lb-ft) is on demand between 1,400 and 5,560rpm. BMW says that an overboost function raises the torque by 35Nm to 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) between 1,450 and 4,750rpm.

The punchy powertrain is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox with acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph achieved in 4.5 seconds. A 7 speed dual clutch DCT transmission is optional, with driving modes of Comfort, Sport and Sport+ accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.3 seconds. Top speed is pegged at 250 kmph.