Article Summary
- The M2 with the M Performance Track Kit finished Goodwood's hillclimb shortly after setting a Nürburgring lap time of 7:20, exceeding the earlier M2 CS record by half a second.
- This enhancement resulted solely from upgrades in aerodynamics and suspension, with the S58 engine remaining the same. The kit is priced at €23,500 prior to tax and will be available this month.
- The M2 did not take part in Goodwood's Timed Shoot-Out, so there is no official hill time; meanwhile, the BMW M3 Touring 24H took the brand's place, finishing fifth with a time of 46.54 seconds.
At this year's Goodwood event, BMW highlighted two unique M models: the exclusive M3 Touring 24H race wagon and a standard G87 M2 equipped with the new M Performance Track Kit. The M3 Touring 24H, driven by Jordan Pepper during the Timed Shoot-Out, recorded a time of 46.54 seconds, placing fifth overall behind Romain Dumas’s winning Ford Super Mustang Mach-E at 41.97 seconds, a Formula E Gen4 vehicle at 42.46 seconds, a Shadow-Chevrolet DN4 at 46.30 seconds, and a Volkswagen Polo WRX at 46.31 seconds. The overall hill record remains at 39.08 seconds, established by Max Chilton’s McMurtry Spéirling fan car in 2022.
The M2 did not contend in that session. Rather, it served as one of the demonstration vehicles that climbed the hill throughout the weekend, leading to no recorded times for its runs, only the sight of it using its adjustable front splitter and swan-neck rear wing. This strategy benefited BMW, as the car's genuine accomplishment occurred twelve days prior, 500 miles away, on a segment of German track that holds more weight for the M2’s stature than a hillclimb.
What Surpassed The M2 Around The Nürburgring? Another M2
BMW indicated that this run occurred under difficult conditions, with high ambient and asphalt temperatures and oil traces reported in the T13 section, suggesting potential for even faster times.
Although half a second may not appear significant over a 20.8-kilometer lap, the context underscores its significance. BMW did not alter the S58 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six engine to achieve this time; all advancements stemmed from improvements in aerodynamics and suspension, even though the M2 has less power than the CS it outperformed.
What’s Included In The M Performance Track Kit
Article Summary
- The M2 with the M Performance Track Kit finished Goodwood’s hillclimb shortly after setting a Nürburgring lap time of 7:20, exceeding the earlier M2 CS record by half a second.
- This enhancement resulted solely from upgrades in aerodynamics and suspension, with the S58 engine remaining the same. The kit is priced at €23,500 prior to tax and will be available this month.
- The M2 did not take part in Goodwood’s Timed Shoot-Out, so there is no official hill time; meanwhile, the BMW M3 Touring 24H took the brand’s place, finishing fifth with a time of 46.54 seconds.
At this year’s Goodwood event, BMW highlighted two unique M models: the exclusive M3 Touring 24H race wagon and a standard G87 M2 equipped with the new M Performance Track Kit. The M3 Touring 24H, driven by Jordan Pepper during the Timed Shoot-Out, recorded a time of 46.54 seconds, placing fifth overall behind Romain Dumas’s winning Ford Super Mustang Mach-E at 41.97 seconds, a Formula E Gen4 vehicle at 42.46 seconds, a Shadow-Chevrolet DN4 at 46.30 seconds, and a Volkswagen Polo WRX at 46.31 seconds. The overall hill record remains at 39.08 seconds, established by Max Chilton’s McMurtry Spéirling fan car in 2022.
The M2 did not contend in that session. Rather, it served as one of the demonstration vehicles that climbed the hill throughout the weekend, leading to no recorded times for its runs, only the sight of it using its adjustable front splitter and swan-neck rear wing. This strategy benefited BMW, as the car’s genuine accomplishment occurred twelve days prior, 500 miles away, on a segment of German track that holds more weight for the M2’s stature than a hillclimb.
What Surpassed The M2 Around The Nürburgring? Another M2
BMW indicated that this run occurred under difficult conditions, with high ambient and asphalt temperatures and oil traces reported in the T13 section, suggesting potential for even faster times.
Although half a second may not appear significant over a 20.8-kilometer lap, the context underscores its significance. BMW did not alter the S58 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six engine to achieve this time; all advancements stemmed from improvements in aerodynamics and suspension, even though the M2 has less power than the CS it outperformed.
