The entry level into BMW’s vary of M-branded coupes will quickly develop into a sexy entry level into the world of racing. The German model previewed a track-only evolution of the two Sequence that can bundle race-ready gear into a comparatively inexpensive package deal.
BMW M Motorsport is presently growing the automotive, whose identify hasn’t been publicly introduced but. Nevertheless, since M is concerned the mannequin will almost certainly land as an evolution of the M240i or as an evolution of the M2. It would not sound just like the 230i, which is the most affordable model within the vary, has acquired clearance to go racing. Whereas that is pure hypothesis, the muscular physique equipment strongly hints at M2 roots. If we wish to push the hypothesis to the following stage, it is maybe telling to level out that the following M2 CS is allegedly proper across the nook.
What’s sure is that the upcoming coupe can be marketed as a followup to the M235i Racing, the M240i Racing, and the M2 CS Racing. Past the M2-like entrance finish, we spot a carbon fiber roof panel, a much bigger rear spoiler, a roll cage, and an OMP racing seat for the driving force.
As for what can be beneath the hood, your guess is nearly as good as ours. We’re betting that the engine will not be considerably completely different than the one which powers the street-legal, regular-production mannequin — do not anticipate finding a twin-turbocharged V8 between the punched-out entrance wheel arches. BMW may make tuning adjustments to make sure the two complies with the principles of a given race collection, nevertheless. Like its predecessors, the coupe will seemingly obtain a handful of particular components within the braking system and the suspension system to put up the quickest doable lap instances.
“Proximity to our clients is without doubt one of the maxims we pursue at BMW M Motorsport. From our viewpoint, this additionally consists of providing a automotive for grassroots racing that groups and newcomers to racing can afford and that on the identical time presents them BMW M Motorsport know-how on the highest stage,” defined Björn Lellmann, the top of buyer racing for BMW M Motorsport, in a press release.
Extra particulars about BMW’s subsequent track-going 2 Sequence will emerge within the coming months, and the coupe will make its racing debut in 2026.