BMW has unveiled a range of M Performance Parts for the new M2 Competition, which not only help to give it more visual presence, but also trim a few kilos here and there.
The new 19-inch M Performance Y-spoke style 763 M forged wheels help reduce 3.2 kg from the unsprung mass, and can be fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres as well. They also help highlight the motorsport-derived brakes, which have larger discs that feature a compound with improved thermal resilience.
Paired with six- (front) and four-piston (rear) calipers, BMW also offers sports brake pads if more performance is what’s needed. To increase driving dynamics even further, an M Performance suspension retrofit kit adds on coil-spring suspension that can be lowered by up to 20 mm along with adjustable dampers – 12 compression stage and 16 rebound stage setting options.
Other weight-saving measures available include carbon-fibre components on the exterior, beginning with a new bonnet that sheds approximately 9 kg off of the front axle. There’s also a carbon-fibre roof (-5 kg) and tailgate (-6 kg) to remove an additional 11 kg. Other items like the carbon-fibre front side panel and side scuttles help reduce weight even more.
If you need even more parts made of the stuff, BMW’s got you covered with a slew of optional parts. The list includes a front splitter, kidney grille, air breather side bars, mirror caps, door sill finisher, side skirt extension, rear diffuser, rear spoiler (two kinds) and engine cover. Those decals are also an option, featuring the distinctive M colours.
The catalogue also includes 93 mm tailpipes made of carbon fibre with the M logo, which is part of the M Performance exhaust system that features a stainless steel setup and a titanium rear silencer. This will let you better hear the car’s S55 3.0 litre twin-turbo straight-six, and contributes to another 8 kg of weight saving.
Opening the doors, there are BMW LED door projectors and two sports steering wheels available. The M Performance steering wheel Pro is wrapped with leather and Alcantara for the grip area, while the non-Pro version comes with a configurable race display and open-pore carbon-fibre.
Rounding off the list are stainless steel pedal covers, dedicated floor mats and a carbon-fibre/Alcantara M Performance interior kit. Even the key can be protected in an M Performance key case featuring Alcantara/carbon-fibre.
GALLERY: BMW M2 Competition
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Dun see the reason why M perf parts is optional in a M car. Shudnt it be alredi on the car?
I guess they are trying to convince those M2 buyer that these M Performance parts can Shave off 0.1 sec from 0-100 Kph
Everything also want free in life. You must learn to pay if you want good stuff
Bodoh ke bangang? This is a M car, meaning its alredi a souped up car with supposedly all the gud stuff. Somemore this is Competition spec, that means a souped up of a souped up car. All the gudder parts shud have been inside the car from factory. If want guddest parts, I rather wait for Limited Edition version.
The truth is what you’ve just stated is valid & true. If a “M” car is already souped up for performance, it SHOULD have been included but I think some genius is trying to Milk more $$$ with this so called M Performance.
Hence the rage from M fans.
if bmw made the carbon fiber parts standard on the stock car, it would cost 20% more, and john the idiot would instead be complanining about how unaffordable the m2 is. much better to make everything optional, that way poor people can buy the standard car and rich people can choose the cosmetic add ons.
Dun care, bukan boleh terbang pun with that parts