[techwhiz1]

Not even remotely interested.

Not hating, but I want a 6 Speed.

I already have a heavy, bloated all wheel drive; i4 M50. If I was looking to replace that with ICE...

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by sikotic

The M xDrive is the one that can change from RWD to AWD. The normal xdrives can't do that (M240i xDrive for example)

Interesting. I still think the car will need more M badges.

[as7920]

Originally Posted by techwhiz1

You didn't get the memo?

"Competition" is dead. No new models with that moniker.

Oh. Wasn’t aware of that.
When did that happen?
Did that start with the new M5?

[hb]

Originally Posted by LuisBoston

“M2 M xDrive”

Why the extra M?

Otherwise go all out: M2 M xDrive M Sport, or something.

It will be called just M2 xDrive

[eman4517]

Originally Posted by sikotic

Just in case you're new around here, he IS the source.

He sure is. Even BMW Blog and Motor Trend agree...
https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/08/13/b...oming-in-2026/

[hb]

Originally Posted by eman4517

He sure is. Even BMW Blog and Motor Trend agree...
https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/08/13/b...oming-in-2026/

I mean...I wrote about it in 2023 Nothing really new. After it comes out, I will tell more of the M2 xDrive story and how it started. And a small role I played in it.

[Sleeper]

Originally Posted by techwhiz1

You didn't get the memo?

"Competition" is dead. No new models with that moniker.

He got the memo, directly from corporate. He was confirming. hb, Tag, and OP are the sources for info here. Now you have the memo

[mactrack]

Originally Posted by hb

I mean...I wrote about it in 2023 Nothing really new. After it comes out, I will tell more of the M2 xDrive story and how it started. And a small role I played in it.

Do you know when it's likely to start production? I was hoping for model, and not calendar, year 2026 but that article hints at late 2026 which means early 2027 before any reach the UK. Thanks again.

[mw14113]

Originally Posted by 08-335xi

I am part of BMWs target market. If an M2 xDrive were available today I would have paid the extra $$ versus the M240 xDrive that I just bought. I wanted a M2, but need something with AWD in the winter so it was ruled out. I almost bought an RS3, but ended up going with the M240 due to availability. I don’t regret that decision, but BMW could have made additional revenue and margin if they offered this vehicle today.

Second this.
The only reason I didn’t go for the full M2 is because of xdrive and because of the waiting times back in 2023 for them. I wonder what position the xdrive m2 will be in BMWs lineup as there’s a lot of commonness amongst the lineup. Considering weight and all compared to the M4, the M2 xDrive seems like the option to go for, for a sporty ‘pocket rocket’ coupe from BMW

[ProteinFart]

Originally Posted by phantom7835

Removing that last bit of character to appease the brochure readers and stoplight racers

Exactly why M cars only appeal to broccoli heads and people who can’t afford Porsches now.

[two_three_two]

Originally Posted by ProteinFart

Exactly why M cars only appeal to broccoli heads and people who can’t afford Porsches now.

thank you for weighing in, "ProteinFart". valuable insight.

[eman4517]

Originally Posted by hb

I mean...I wrote about it in 2023 Nothing really new. After it comes out, I will tell more of the M2 xDrive story and how it started. And a small role I played in it.

Yes, I did hear it was going back and forth a little over the past year or 2 from various sources (even a 6 series coupe revite of sorts possibly replacing M4 and M8 coupes except maybe an M4 convertible).

I assume it's mostly chatter but anything is possible in these uncertain times. I'm just sitting back and watching it all unfold from my ever-changing driver's seat

Edit: 2024 is more than 1/2 over so it would be surprising to see an M2 xdrive Prototype before 2026. It would be nice though. I wouldn't mind seeing this one come to life (but I'm not ready to drink the EV Kool Aid just yet. It would have to be an ICE car or light-weight hybrid at best)

Thanks Horatiu! lol

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by GuyOh

I assume there will be no manual option for the xdrive?

Absolutely not

[Holset]

Nice i kind of sensed X-drive would come to the M2 so i asked about this in a post but just got a dumb comment back but it turns out my senses where right 😆

[BradMX5]

Originally Posted by Dégoûté

I bet it drives like a stratos.

The car or boat

[E63M6_G42M240i]

Doubt +250 lbs. What’s the diff in the m4c rwd vs xdrive… 50 kilos?

[thurston]

Nice.

[Gryph8n]

Awesome. I would buy a M2 xdrive. It will be a great platform to modify with some big power. I’m over the new BMWs being heavy which is the norm nowadays. The modern manual BMWs are clunky and not an option I would personally choose. Personally, I would get a lotus emira or older gen Porsche if I wanted a lighter manual driver’s car.

[Ravenseal]

Are people really going to drive a 4,200lb automatic M2 just to have xDrive? Why not just get an M4 at that point?

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by MisanoblueZ4

Why are people mad about options? An x drive M2 would be great in the snowier parts if someone needs it.

People’s favorite things to do on the internet:

1) porn
2) complain

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

Are people really going to drive a 4,200lb automatic M2 just to have xDrive? Why not just get an M4 at that point?

People have been lining up for a 4k lb Corvette for a couple years now, so this isn't shocking at all.

[BimmerFix]

Originally Posted by E63M6_G42M240i

Doubt +250 lbs. What’s the diff in the m4c rwd vs xdrive… 50 kilos?

100 lbs give or take

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

Are people really going to drive a 4,200lb automatic M2 just to have xDrive? Why not just get an M4 at that point?

Where'd you get 4,200 . Should be around 3900-4000 lbs with X-drive