Following the launch of the slightly updated 2 Series, BMW showed off the 2025 M2. The headline figure is a 20-horsepower increase to 473 hp, putting the little coupe on par with the manual M3 and M4. However, Motor1 Staff were even happier with the M2's new all-silver wheels.
For too long, we’ve lived under the tyranny of black, grey and diamond-cut wheel designs. The M2 is no exception, but for 2025, the coupe gets an all-silver alloy option, which looks pretty cool. Those are the same wheels available for the recently facelifted M3 and M4.
The engine is the same twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine that powers many M cars, and while power is up, torque remains the same. It’s rated at 406 pound-feet for the six-speed manual model and 443 lb-ft for the eight-speed automatic. BMW also says it’s tweaked the throttle mapping for this engine for quicker response. The extra power is enough to shave 0.1 seconds off the M2’s 0-60 mph time—4.1 seconds for the manual and 3.9 seconds for the automatic.
BMW hasn’t changed the body of the new M2, but for 2025, the color palette has been expanded, and the badging and exhaust tips are now black. Inside, you get BMW’s latest infotainment system, iDrive 8.5, a new flat-bottom steering wheel, and optional red accents for the standard sport seats. The carbon fiber buckets are also now a standalone option, rather than being included in the expensive Carbon Fiber package.
Production begins in August, and the base price goes up from $64,195 to $66,075. That’s a hefty increase for a car that’s only been slightly modified, but it’s still a bargain when you consider that the 2025 M3 is $11,100 more expensive. Plus, you really can’t put a price on silver wheels. Can you?
