The BMW M2 Competition becomes more radical with M Performance Parts

When the BMW M2 arrived, it brought a breath of fresh air to BMW’s M division, yet one that also felt like a throwback. The BMW M2 marked a return to the sporting essence that models like the E46 M3 achieved in their day, and praise from the motoring world was not long in coming. But at BMW they wanted more: they wanted the M2 to match the top versions of the M3 and M4 as well, and that is how the spectacular Competition version of the M2 was born.

This means that anyone looking for an extra dose of sportiness will find it in the BMW M2 Competition, a model that uses the turbocharged six-cylinder engine that powers the M3 and M4, but slightly detuned to 410 CV so as not to exceed the 431 CV it produces in its bigger siblings. It is a radical car, a genuine beast on circuits and mountain roads, and it can now be even more ferocious thanks to the goodies that M Performance Parts has launched for the M2 Competition.

As is usually the case with the M Performance Parts catalogue, carbon fibre takes centre stage in its components, which not only gives the car a sportier look but is also functional, as it reduces the overall weight. With parts such as the bonnet we can save up to 9 kilos, and with the new roof around 5 kilos, but carbon fibre can also be found on the front splitter, the side skirts, two rear spoiler options, the surround of the front kidney grilles, the front side air intakes, the mirror housings and the rear diffuser.

The upgrades are not limited to mere aesthetics; there are also dynamic improvements that make the car easier to drive. One example is the new suspension kit, which can be configured to the driver’s taste and lowers the car’s ride height by up to 20 mm, as well as significantly reducing body roll. Nor should we forget the brakes, as it is possible to fit the BMW M Compound discs, which are larger and ventilated, and able to withstand more extreme use and higher temperatures.

Another thing that cannot be missing from M Performance Parts upgrades is the titanium exhaust system, which, besides delivering a more radical sound from the M2 Competition, will also cut its weight by 8 kilos compared with the standard one and improve its looks, as the tailpipes are 92 mm wide and feature the M logo and a carbon fibre housing. To round off the exterior, there are the new 19-inch forged wheels with a five-spoke “Y” design, which reduce the car’s unsprung mass by 3.2 kilos compared with the standard wheels.

Inside, we can also give our BMW M2 Competition a sportier look with the two steering wheel options: the first is simpler, trimmed in leather and Alcantara, while the second is Alcantara with carbon fibre and also features a display that shows information such as G-forces, a lap timer and LED shift lights. The look can be finished off with stainless steel pedals, bespoke floor mats or carbon fibre trim, and even the key can be fitted with a carbon fibre and Alcantara cover.

Finally, if you are one of those who use your BMW M2 Competition on track, you can install the M Performance Drive Analyser telemetry system, which lets you consult a wealth of information about the car, available through a smartphone app once a Bluetooth stick has been installed in the OBD port.