The M2 is the smallest and purest car in the BMW M range: rear-wheel drive, the twin-turbo straight-six from the M3 and M4, and a choice of automatic or manual gearbox. For drivers in Cyprus who want a real M car that still suits mountain roads and town parking, it is hard to beat. Built for Japan, it is already right-hand drive.
Why we recommend it
- A proper rear-wheel-drive M car. Power goes to the rear wheels through an Active M Differential, for the balanced, playful handling M cars are known for.
- The M3 and M4 engine. The 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six (S58) makes 480 PS in cars built from August 2024 and revs to 7,200 rpm.
- Seriously quick. 0–100 km/h takes 4.0 seconds with the automatic, and top speed is 250 km/h, or 285 km/h with the M Driver's Package.
- Manual or automatic. Choose the eight-speed M Steptronic automatic or a six-speed manual, a rare option in a modern performance car.
- Usable every day. Four seats, a 390-litre boot and adaptive M suspension make it easy to live with between weekend drives.
- Modern cabin. A curved display combines a 12.3-inch driver screen and a 14.9-inch central screen, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Key specifications
Engine | 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six petrol (S58) |
Output | 353 kW (480 PS); cars built before August 2024: 338 kW (460 PS) |
Torque | 600 Nm automatic, 550 Nm manual |
Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive with Active M Differential |
Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic automatic or 6-speed manual |
0–100 km/h | 4.0 s automatic, 4.2 s manual (480 PS) |
Top speed | 250 km/h (285 km/h with M Driver's Package) |
Fuel consumption | 9.6–10.2 L/100 km, 218–231 g/km CO₂ (WLTP) |
Length × width × height | 4,580 × 1,887 × 1,403 mm |
Wheelbase | 2,747 mm |
Weight | About 1,725 kg |
Boot | 390 litres |
Tyres | 275/35 R19 front, 285/30 R20 rear |
Seats | 4 |
What to look for
- 460 or 480 PS. Cars built from August 2024 have 480 PS, a flat-bottomed steering wheel and new wheel designs. In Japan the update went on sale in late October 2024, so most 2024 Japanese cars have 460 PS. Both are very quick; check the build date.
- Automatic or manual. The automatic is quicker and has more torque. The manual is slower on paper but more involving, and it holds its appeal with enthusiasts.
- Options worth having. Look for the M Driver's Package, M Carbon bucket seats or the M Carbon roof, and a complete service record.
- Japanese-market details. Navigation and some menus are set up for Japan, and the FM radio uses a different frequency band. Ask us what can be switched or converted before you order.
Importing it to Cyprus
- Right-hand drive as standard, the same as Cyprus.
- Delivered in about 3–4 months, including shipping, customs clearance, roadworthiness test and registration.
- On the road in Cyprus from €75,000, including import duty, VAT and registration.
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