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The 2017 BMW M2 will power its way through the market in only one form - the coupe. Charged with a 3.0L turbocharged engine, the coupe endeavors to replicate the vindictive performance of the M3, but as a matter of fact, it is detuned to strike a difference. At the same time, the M2 coupe’s aggressive stance is by no means compromising the conscientious attitude of the M-Series coupes. 

The 2017 M2 features a 365 Hp turbocharged engine with direct overhead camshaft technology, that encompasses an inline 6-cylinder assembly. Only available in the RWD configuration, the M2 updates itself with a host of infotainment features and boastful design. Stiffer suspension, sports exhaust, and some sporty wheel designs are the ones that are optional with the upcoming M2. 

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The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe is a two-door, four-passenger car which is the best version of itself and it wouldn't be incorrect to claim it to be better than other coupes out there. Having manufactured in only one version, all we could suggest is that the optional Executive package adds to the entertainment and convenience of the vehicle. So, if you are a pure performance lover who hardly pays attention to comfort, we suggest you opt for the factory setting. 

The power for the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe is derived from a 3-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine with some modifications including gray cast-iron liners and pistons from the other M series cars. The engine oil system has been redesigned with an added DCT M transmission oil cooler. The engine has a horsepower output of 365 at 6,500 rpm and torque of 343 pound-feet at 1,400 to 5,560 rpm. There is an option of raising the torque to 369 pound-feet between 1,450 to 4,750 rpm with the overboost function.

The power from the engine is taken to the rear wheels through the standard 6-speed manual transmission. There is an optional 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission available too. The DCT M transmission of the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe carries out a seamless and smooth shifting and it represents a highly responsive component of the powertrain. The drive can shift to a manual transmission controlled by two shift paddles in the steering wheel. The clutch coordination in the manual gearbox is excellent and comes with a rev-matching feature.

The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe is a clear winner in terms of power and performance in comparison to its competitors and does justice to its 2nd highest price tag in the group. The costliest Jaguar F-Type Coupe comes after the BMW. It can be fairly concluded that for the last two cars, power is directly proportional to the price, which is clearly evident in the case of the Porsche 718 Cayman and Audi TTS which have similar 2-liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engines.

2017 BMW M2 Coupe Acceleration

The manual 6 speed and the automatic 7-speed dual-clutch transmission of the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe have fairly the same acceleration of 0 to 60 mph in 4.2, with the former being a millisecond faster than the latter. The push-button start instantly ignites the engine up and running and it comes with three drive modes - Comfort, Sport, and Sport+. 

The general recorded top speed is 155 mph and it increases to 168 mph with the new M Drivers package. The maximum rpm for the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe is 7,000 and it sounds pretty muscular because of its exhaust-flap system. The Sport and Sport+ modes have a rocker switch which quickens the throttle response for maximum acceleration.

With the highest emissions among the four, the Jaguar F-Type Coupe copes up with a whopping acceleration of 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.3 seconds and doesn't fail to maintain it over the quarter-mile as well, covering it in just 11.6 seconds. The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe comes next in the race of initial acceleration and somehow falls behind by 8 milliseconds from the Porsche 718 Cayman which has a slower initial acceleration than the BMW. Audi TTS is the slowest among the lot and has the lowest emission rate as well.

2017 BMW M2 Coupe Ride And Handling

The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe is an absolute favorite driver's car. The 19 inch Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires hold the car to the ground providing confident and unmatched handling. The BWM has impressive reflexive responses due to the use of the conventional passive shock-absorbing dampers tuned in an old-fashioned way. The effectiveness of the electrically powered steering increased at higher speed and it replaced the company's generic hydraulic steering system.

Coming back to the ride, the M2 is not a car in which you can drive over irregularities with utmost ease, without feeling a jerk. The stiff suspension that aids handling the M2 around the corners has its drawbacks here. Nevertheless, you could always take it out for a ride on a countryside road with banks and elevations, and the response from the steering and suspension units is unprecedented. Going sideways is always a delight in an M-Series, with the limited-slip rear differential unit transferring the torque and power ideally to the required wheels. You would still feel the electronics kick in though, with all the assists in place. Turn them off, and let the roads feel the complete wrath of BMW’s vigor.

2017 BMW M2 Coupe Braking

The M2 is not the smallest of coupes around and hence needs a dynamically sound configuration. As a result, the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe has a more powerful braking system than most of the M series cars. The strapping binders and big rotors have excellent feedback in the brake pedal, halting the car from 60 to 0 mph in 108 feet. The RWD, however, can put more pressure on the brakes, and hence the brake actuation time needs to be calculated accordingly. 

With comparatively smaller front and rear brake discs, the Porsche 718 Cayman is the fastest in stopping the car. The weight does play an important role and as the weight increases, so does the distance covered to stop. The Audi, the BMW, and the Jaguar have stoppage distance in increasing order corresponding to their curb weight. The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe has the biggest brakes among the group.

The standard automatic start and stop technology of the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe helps significantly in keeping the fuel consumption in check. Both the manual and automatic transmissions shared an equal fuel economy of 26 mpg on the highways. However, in cities, the automatic transmission offers 2 mpg better fuel efficiency than the manual. As for the combined, the manual transmission gives 21 mpg and the automatic gives 22 mpg respectively.

Beating the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe again, the Porsche has a better fuel economy in cities, highways, and combined. Up next, the Audi has a pretty impressive economy rate in cities and highways and surpasses the Porsche in the combined fuel economy. Following the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe sitting at 3rd, the Jaguar has the least efficient fuel economy among the four.

The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe is preferable for two passengers; however, 4 passengers can easily be accommodated. The legroom for the rear passengers can be increased by adjusting the front seats. The bucket seats in front are highly supportive and up to the task of keeping you in place during spirited driving. 

Materials are of high quality, and the interior’s fit-and-finish is impressive. Above the center, dash sits a high-res color screen that displays navigation, audio, and other info. BMW’s familiar iDrive rotary dial below the gearshift controls the on-screen action, and now features integration with a GoPro app for recording your drives.

Similar to the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe, the Audi TTS has a capacity of 4 passengers while the Porsche and Jaguar are limited to a passenger capacity of 2. The BMW has the most passenger volume in cubic feet compared to its rivals and also the largest headroom for the front passengers while Jaguar tops the front-passenger legroom. In competition with the Audi, the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe has a much larger rear passenger headroom and legroom. Some of the interior features in the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe are:

• Driver information center
• 40/20/40 folding rear seats
• Maintenance reminder system
• Sport leather steering wheel
• Anthracite roof liner
• Driver's seat with 12-way power and front passenger seat with 8-way power
• Outside temperature display
• Foldable rear seat headrests
• Driver information center

2017 BMW M2 Coupe Infotainment System:

The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe has the standard iDrive infotainment system with an 8.8-inch display and a clean interface with a good response rate. It is controlled by a remote. Android Auto is not compatible with the system however it can integrate Apple CarPlay. The menus are well designed and pretty user-friendly and it also comes with three 12 volt power outlets. Features like the wireless Smartphone charging pad are included in the executive package.

• Real-time weather and navigation
• Bluetooth audio and phone
• Voice command
• Auxiliary audio input
• Traffic information
• Real-time weather and navigation

2017 BMW M2 Coupe Cargo Capacity

Considering the coupe styling, the M2 is expected to provide a marginal space for cargo inside the boot. However, there is a surprise inlay here for those who love to travel full. For four-passenger travel, the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe provides a fair cargo space. In case the rear passenger seats are folded, the cargo space gets extended by a considerable amount.

As it is pretty clear from the statistics, the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe leads the race of cargo and storage followed right behind by the Audi TTS. The Porsche is seen to suffer due to the lack of enough luggage space among the four.

The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe is a high-performing car with sporty exteriors and an example of aerodynamic brilliance. This is a tough-looking little car. And only the thick will confuse it for a standard 2 Series.

Although the two share the same wheelbase, the M2 is wider, slightly longer and it is meaner-looking with unique front and rear fascias that express this coupe's extra muscle

The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe tops the table in aspects of length, height, and wheelbase. The Jaguar F-Type is the heaviest among the lot, shorter in length than the BMW by negligible numbers, has a considerable width and wheelbase, lacks a little behind height, and has the least ground clearance. 

The Audi is the shortest in length and width among the four, boasts a high ground clearance value and decent wheelbase. The Porsche has maintained a balanced position in the table, more or less. It is widest among the four and also the shortest and has the least wheelbase. Some of the key exterior features in the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe are:

• LED corona rings on Bi-Xenon headlights
• Chrome surrounded black grille
• Integrated turn signal
• Power adjustable and auto-dimming exterior mirrors
• Heated mirrors and power glass sunroof
• High gloss shadow line
• Headlight washer
• Carbon tipped performance exhausts

BMW knows the value of occupant safety, and how important it is in performance cars. Apart from the extravagance in the powertrain and styling departments, the German moniker comes loaded with a plethora of safety features. The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe is a reliable driving experience. The adaptive xenon headlights turn in accordance with the direction in which the steering wheel is turned. It is also equipped with a standard backup camera of high-resolution.

• Driver and front passenger advanced airbags, knee airbags, and front head/thorax side airbags
• Front passenger occupant detection for airbags
• Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbags deploy
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and brake assist
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with secondary collision brake assist and traction control
• (ASR) Anti-theft alarm system
• Tire-pressure monitoring system
• Safety belt reminder for driver and front passenger
• Lower anchors for child seats in rear seats
• Electromechanical parking brake

Porsche 718 Cayman Vs BMW M2 Coupe

The award-winning new Porsche 718 Cayman is a fierce driving experience. The Cayman comes with two turbo-four engine options - a 2 liter 300 horsepower for the base and a 2.5 liter 350 horsepower for the S model.

The engine is complemented by the standard 6-speed manual transmission; it has an alternative 7-speed automatic transmission that is optional. It is, however, less powerful than the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe and has almost similar acceleration. It has a much better braking system than the BMW though.

Jaguar F Type Coupe Vs BMW M2 Coupe

The new Jaguar F-Type Coupe is an absolute stunner with its long hood and wide rear. It comes with two engine options as well - a 2-liter turbocharged inline-four engine and a 3-liter supercharged V-6 engine. The auto-dimming automatic transmission is standard and also has an optional 6-speed manual transmission.

Another trait of the Jaguar is that it can be altered between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, fairly supported by its firm suspension. The Jaguar has a fascinating and much better acceleration than the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe although it suffers in terms of its braking units and fuel efficiency.

Audi TTS Vs BMW M2 Coupe

The all-new super stylish new Audi TTS doesn't fail to leave its mark on the minds of fast car lovers. The 2-liter turbo 4 engine of the Audi is well balanced with its 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions and Quattro all-wheel-drive system.

Its well-tuned suspensions and performance blended with style make it a tough competition altogether. The Audi may suffer in power and acceleration in comparison to the 2017 BMW M2 Coupe but it has impressive fuel efficiency for a sports car. It does well then the BMW in terms of braking as well.

The 2017 BMW M2 Coupe is a very compelling luxury sports car at a very affordable price. Being one of the best cars BMW has ever produced; it would be a very irresistible choice for a sports car lover to turn away from this perfect combination of modern beauty and beastly performance.