The next-generation BMW M2 is close to its official and full debut slated for October this year. This model won’t go on sale until April 2023, although we already know quite a bit about the hardware. It will share engines and brakes with the M4 and it looks like there’s more to borrow from the larger sports car – all-wheel drive is available.
This is the first time we’ve heard of a potential M2 xDrive and the information comes from a leaked BMW technical document, which seems to indicate there will be an all-wheel-drive version of the new M2. According to a post on Bimmer’s post, the xDrive system will be identical to that used in the M4 Coupe xDrive. The brief description in the sheet promises “excellent traction” and “improved driving dynamics.”
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The leaked document describes how BMW’s AWD system operates and says the maximum torque it can transmit is 959 pound-feet (1,300 Newton-meters). Tuning companies will probably be happy to hear this as the numbers are well above what one would expect from the new M2 in stock form. Or, simply put, there’s enough room for performance improvements once the model goes on sale.
According to the document, like on the M4, the M xDrive on the new M2 codenamed G87 will offer five different driving modes covering a wide range of driving conditions. This system only engages the front axle when the rear wheel does not have sufficient traction and additional traction is required. BMW says the vehicle “behaves predictably” in all conditions, even with a sporty driving style.
We’d love to hear what you think in the comments section below – did you like the all-wheel-drive M2 idea? But before you get into “I would never buy an M2 with xDrive” and “M2 xDrive is the only one I boughtdiscussion, keep in mind this leaked document is not necessarily a confirmation that the new M2 will come with AWD. These are solid clues but nothing has been confirmed at this point. As a final note, we would like to remind you that BMW will be selling a sports car with an optional six-speed manual gearbox or eight-speed automatic.
