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2016 BMW M2
The new BMW M2 is a sports car offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $89,615 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M2 Pure variant and topping out at $98,900 for the M2.
There are 2 variants of the M2 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2015.
The BMW M2 is only available with an null motor that produces 272kW and 500Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2016 M2 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$89,615 - $98,900†
Transmission
6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$89,615 - $98,900†
Transmission
6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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2016 BMW M2
Available Variants
The BMW M2 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being M2 Pure and the most expensive being M2.
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Power to Weight
170.53 - 173.25 kW/t
70.74 kW/t
252.86 kW/t
Boot Space
390 litres
112 litres
455 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.9 - 8.5 L/100km
4.3 L/100km
12 L/100km
Vehicle Range
612 - 658 km
396 km
1,500 km
Price
$89,615 - $98,900
$24,190
$502,500
Warranty (Years)
3 years
1 year
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
20,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
2 years
9 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,010 kg
1,141 kg
2,585 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
123 mm
108 mm
149 mm
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BMW M2
Dimensions
4,468 mm
1,854 mm
1,410 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,468 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,854 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,693 mm |
| Load Capacity | 440 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
Derek Fung
BMW M to stick with six- and eight-cylinder engines
BMW won't be dropping cylinders from its performance models to meet emissions standards, and will stick with six- and eight-pot engines.
5 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
2025 BMW M2 CS to cost more than M3 in Australia
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2026 BMW M2 CS revealed with even more brutal looks
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BMW M2 is the M2 Pure that starts from $89,615.
See all BMW M2 PricingThe most expensive BMW M2 is the M2 that starts from $98,900.
See all BMW M2 PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW M2 is null kg offered by the following variants: M2 Pure and M2.
See all BMW M2 towing capacityThe largest BMW M2 is the M2 Pure which measures 1854mm wide, 4468mm in length and sits 1410mm tall.
The most powerful BMW M2 is the M2 Pure which has 272kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The BMW M2 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW M2 is the M2 Pure which weighs 2010 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW M2 uses Premium Unleaded.
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