2016 BMW M2

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At the end of 2015, BMW introduced us to the spiritual successor of the 1M Coupe…….the M2. The ethos of the baby M car was to provide a simplified and accessible entry point into the BMW M range whilst at the same time endearing itself to the purist’s vices which had made the 1M Coupe such an undisputed success.


Borrowing front and rear suspension arms from the M3/M4 whilst bolstering the M235i’s single turbo engine with a larger intercooler, uprated pistons and forged crankshaft, the M2 was an instant success. What’s more, by doing away with the over complicated adjustable driving options that had always hindered the bigger M cars and keeping a manual gearbox, the M2 retained the usable simplicity of its predecessor whilst achieving modern day performance to take the fight to the likes of the Porsche Cayman S.


INVESTMENT THESIS

First registered in September 2016, this stunning Mineral Grey manual M2 was supplied new to us by BMW Cooper Cobham. The cars specification features a comprehensive list of options including Visibility Package (Adaptive Headlights and High Beam Assistant), Exterior Folding Mirrors with anti dazzle, Heated Front Seating and Harmon Kardon HiFi. In addition, a host of M Performance parts were fitted from new including the Performance Exhaust, Steering Wheel, Carbon Fibre Diffuser, Side Sills and Front Winglets.


Benefitting from full service history, we previously sold this car in July 2019 to its second owner. Now having covered just 19,900 miles from new, the car still presents in brilliant condition both mechanically and cosmetically.


In our view, the first generation M2 best personifies all the traits and characteristics which have made its predecessor the 1M Coupe such a cult icon….. simple, usable, fun.


ADDITIONAL FEATURES

  • Visibility Package (Adaptive Headlights and High Beam Assistant)
  • Exterior Folding Mirrors with anti dazzle
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sat Nav
  • Harmon Kardon Sound System
  • Heated Front Seats
  • M Performance Exhaust System
  • M Performance Steering Wheel
  • M Performance Carbon Fibre Rear Diffuser
  • M Performance Carbon Fibre Side Sills
  • M Performance Carbon Fibre Spoiler
  • M Performance Carbon Fibre Front Winglets
  • M Performance Alcantara Arm Rest
  • M Performance Gear Knob