Welcome to 2020. This year, BMW goes back to its luxury car roots with the BMW M2 C5—a limited edition model that will have only 2,200 total built. This rare BMW will have a starting price of $84,595, which is admittedly only a couple of grand shy of the starting price of the 7-Series flagship sedan. Though admittedly the regular BMW M2 isn’t a bargain either with a starting price at $55,000. That’s the price of luxury. But did we mention that the M2 C5 is limited edition?
BMW M2 C5: What Makes it So Special?
Because it is a limited edition, its unclear how many of these exclusive beauties will wind up in the U.S. Though it may be unlikely that we’ll see them in our Cincinnati auto repair shop, our Cincinnati BMW mechanics can dream.
Because there really is a lot to get excited about when it comes to the BMW M2 C5.
“For example, peak output registers at 444 horsepower, thanks to the addition of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 fitted to the M3/M4 instead of the regular M2’s single-turbo engine. The regular M2 makes 365 hp while the M2 Competition added for 2019 makes 405 hp.”
“The car also comes with a 6-speed manual as standard, while a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is offered as an alternative. BMW said with the dual-clutch transmission, the M2 CS will sprint from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds while that drops to 4.0 seconds with the manual. Top speed should be about 174 mph.”
Detailed Bling for BMW’s Newest M2
The exclusive BMW M2 C5 also boasts a carbon fiber hood, roof, and multiple aero parts. Did we mention carbon-ceramic brake rotors, some very tasty matte gold wheels, and Michelin Cup 2 tires?
Yeah, we love repairing cars, especially European cars at our auto garage. But we’d really love to take one of these babies out for a spin.
