Lightweight BMW M2 Competition Finale Edition: a beast with over 700 CV

The world of tuning seeks to demonstrate that the limits of cars lie much further than those set by the manufacturers themselves. And indeed, on occasion we come across creations that depart from everything logical and necessary in a car, although we understand that this is part of their charm. A clear example of this is the Lightweight BMW M2 Competition Finale Edition, a beast crafted by Lightweight that serves as a farewell to the indestructible BMW M2, a model that, whether we like it or not, is making its final moves on the market.

And so the Bavarian firm brought its idyllic sports car to an end with the M2 CS, although for a more generous group of people it was the M2 Competition, since the most radical variant is subject to limited production. But the German tuner, dissatisfied with the way BMW bade farewell to the M2, decided to produce its own ode.

As a general rule, this type of vehicle is wrapped in an exuberant styling that seeks to foreshadow the irreverent modification within; but this is not the case with the Lightweight BMW M2. The tuner has opted simply to swap the wheels for forged 19-inch units and add countless carbon fibre parts, a striking material that we can also find on another BMW M2.

Inside, carbon fibre stands out further, along with Alcántara, pieces trimmed in blue to contrast with the black exterior, and two individual seats for the rear row. However, the true highlight of the Lightweight BMW M2 Competition Finale Edition lies in its mechanical section, where all of the tuner’s efforts are concentrated to lift the German sports car to an unnecessary, yet attractive, level of performance.

Indeed, the turbocharged six-cylinder now produces 741 CV and 880 Nm of torque, figures that make the very respectable 410 CV and 550 Nm of torque it delivers from the factory look ridiculous. For the moment, Lightweight has made no mention of how this power translates to the asphalt, but we can expect jaw-dropping performance.

Of course, other improvements entirely appropriate for such power have been carried out, such as firmer suspension courtesy of Eibach and brakes with greater cooling and braided steel lines. The price of this preparation is not known, but we can surmise that it will be neither low nor suitable for every wallet.