BMW San Luis Potosí Plant Will Be Production Headquarters Of The New M2 G87

BMWGirlFL · 04-18-2022, 05:43 PM

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BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí Will Be The Production Headquarters Of The New BMW M2

The second generation of this model will be produced exclusively in Mexico for the world market. The Potosi plant will be the fourth globally to produce M models. The start of production of the new model occurs within the framework of the 50th anniversary of BMW M.

The BMW Group revealed that it will start production of the second generation of the BMW M2 exclusively at its San Luis Potosí Plant for the global market at the end of 2022. The addition of this third model to be produced at the Plant reaffirms both the company's commitment to the state's economic growth, as well as the great Mexican talent it has for manufacturing premium vehicles.

The San Luis Potosí Plant has been manufacturing the iconic BMW 3 Series since 2019 and recently added the BMW 2 Series Coupé, thus becoming a strategic facility for the BMW Group Production Network. The Plant has maintained sustained growth, registering a production increase of close to 25% in 2021, compared to the previous year. By 2022, the plant will hire an additional 800 employees and start a second production shift.

In this regard, Harald Gottsche, President and CEO of BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí said: “We are very excited to be part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of M, now that our Mexican plant will build M vehicles for the whole world. By producing the second generation of the BMW M2 exclusively for the global market, the high capacity of human talent in San Luis Potosí is once again demonstrated and our commitment to the growth and development of the state is renewed.”

About the BMW M2

The BMW M range takes BMW's excellent dynamic performance even further, with advanced engineering that allows it to combine the capabilities of competition cars with the ease of use in everyday driving. The combination of typical BMW M chassis technology, high-performance powertrain based on motorsport technology, track-proven aerodynamics and cutting-edge design captivates customers and fans alike on the track and on the road. roads around the world.

The BMW M2 is the most compact and best-selling model in the BMW M range. Its second generation will continue the tradition of its successful predecessors, the BMW 1 M Coupé and the first generation BMW M2, as well as meeting the high demands of its most purist fans.

The start of production of this vehicle occurs within the framework of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of BMW M, thus commemorating decades of success. With the arrival of the BMW M2, the San Luis Potosí Plant joins the select group of BMW M production sites, which includes the German production centers in Munich and Dingolfing, and the Spartanburg Plant in the United States.

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Game · 04-18-2022, 05:56 PM

Alright perfect it's time for someone to leak some photos.

And geez they really covered this thing back up. Even the seats...

MASHCT · 04-18-2022, 08:21 PM

It's time for BMW just to reveal the damn thing. Come on now!

Project_F87 · 04-18-2022, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Alright perfect it's time for someone to leak some photos.

And geez they really covered this thing back up. Even the seats...

Lol my thoughts exactly... We need more!

MG20i · 04-19-2022, 08:20 AM

Oh very good. Yeah the camouflage on the seats is odd.....Carbon Seats confirmed? Not that I plan to have those....
Are those going to be the Competition Wheels?

BMWGirlFL · 04-19-2022, 08:34 AM

Hard to see or say ...
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Game · 04-19-2022, 10:12 AM

Yeah tough to say. They look like the 825M on the G8x.

zipstic · 04-19-2022, 12:03 PM

Didn't we already know the M2 was going to be made in Mexico? Or was it never officially announced until now?

It's time to drop the camo!

atl_1M · 04-19-2022, 12:06 PM

I hate how they drag out these reveals. At least slowly unveil actual parts of the car like they did with the 1M back in the day.

Trojan4evr · 04-19-2022, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Yeah tough to say. They look like the 825M on the G8x.

Yeah, those are 825M. I have them on my car.

NightWriter · 04-19-2022, 12:06 PM

Uh, is this the first public/formal acknowledgement of the M2? Not a surprise, of course, but interesting that this is the manner in which they'd first reveal it.

52172 · 04-19-2022, 12:06 PM

Save the M6?

xlover · 04-19-2022, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by zipstic

Didn't we already know the M2 was going to be made in Mexico? Or was it never officially announced until now?

It's time to drop the camo!

Our insider knew and shared but this is bmws first acknowledgement

Game · 04-19-2022, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zipstic

Didn't we already know the M2 was going to be made in Mexico? Or was it never officially announced until now?

It's time to drop the camo!

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Originally Posted by NightWriter

Uh, is this the first public/formal acknowledgement of the M2? Not a surprise, of course, but interesting that this is the manner in which they'd first reveal it.

Yeah I think this is the first public announcement from BMW on the car. What's odd is this article is in Spanish and can't be found on the global or US site (although I didn't look very hard).

Looks like it's just on the Mexico site. I imagine a bigger reveal will be coming shortly.

therealm3 · 04-19-2022, 12:35 PM

Glad to see this is following in the g chassis tradition of lots of wheel gap. Man, talk about rally mode. I wonder why bmw is doing this with the newer models.

AUSf22 · 04-19-2022, 12:39 PM

Gotta say the body lines of the G87 M2 is looking super promising

Neptune7 · 04-19-2022, 12:48 PM

Can this plant produce BMW individual colors? As a smaller car, the M2 could pull off just about any color.

Game · 04-19-2022, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AUSf22

Gotta say the body lines of the G87 M2 is looking super promising

Take a look at the G87 forum to find much more updated pics with less camo. The body lines look fantastic.

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Can this plant produce BMW individual colors? As a smaller car, the M2 could pull off just about any color.

The plant hasn't produced an Individual vehicle, however BMW's M CEO has said all M vehicles will have the option...so I guess we'll wait and see. But you're right...much like the G8x...customer colors are going to look great on the car.

10" · 04-19-2022, 01:12 PM

Is this the first M car that's been built outside of Germany? Not counting SUVs lol

swampfox94 · 04-19-2022, 01:39 PM

I didn't know the m2 was the best selling M car. I just assumed it was lower volume than the SUVs and m3/4

jzmundy · 04-19-2022, 01:51 PM

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Is this the first M car that's been built outside of Germany? Not counting SUVs lol

Don't forget about the Z3M & Z4M - both also manufactured in South Carolina.

Game · 04-19-2022, 01:55 PM

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I didn't know the m2 was the best selling M car. I just assumed it was lower volume than the SUVs and m3/4

Yeah I questioned that as well. I would've guessed the M4 was for the F chassis cars.

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