2025 BMW M2 Manual: Why 473HP Isn't Even The Best Part

Is this the Last TRUE BMW M Car? 2025 BMW M2 Manual Review | Driver's Perspective

The 2025 BMW M2 gets a power boost to 473hp and keeps what matters most: a 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and pure driving dynamics. In this in-depth review, I push the updated M2 to its limits to show you why the power increase isn't even the best part of this driver-focused machine.

As a racer, I take you beyond the spec sheet to reveal what truly matters when pushing this compact sports coupe at the limit. Experience the perfect balance of the chassis, the precise feedback through the steering wheel, and the mechanical engagement of the six-speed manual gearbox. I'll show you how BMW has preserved the analog driving experience while adding modern tech like the new curved display with iDrive 8.5.

For 2025, BMW has refined the M2 with improved accelerator response, new interior details including a flat-bottom steering wheel, and expanded the color palette to include stunning options like the Twilight Purple Pearl Metallic on our test car. The M2 remains a unique proposition in today's market: a compact, rear-wheel drive sports coupe with a straight-six engine and a manual transmission as standard.

KEY SPECIFICATIONS:
• 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6 engine
• 473hp @ 6,250rpm (+20hp from previous model)
• 406 lb-ft torque @ 2,650-6,130rpm (manual)
• 6-speed manual transmission
• 0-60mph in 4.1 seconds (manual)
• Adaptive M suspension
• M Compound brakes with 6-piston front calipers

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