BMW M2 M PERFORMANCE PARTS

For city driving or the circuit

BMW M Performance Parts are developed and manufactured by BMW M GmbH, BMW’s high-performance division. But what exactly is their appeal? Masataka Yanagida, who competed in the Super GT GT300 class with BMW M Team Studie x CRS in 2023, and Sara Nakayama, BMW Aftersales Brand Navigator, took a test drive in an M2 Coupe fully equipped with M Performance Parts to find out for themselves.

Yanagida:　It’s a really good car. What’s impressive is how well the front corners. Oftentimes, cars like that have unstable rears, but this one is solid and has good traction.

　I knew that the Nakayama M2 Coupe was a car that could be driven both around town and on the circuit, but this really made sense to me. In normal mode, it feels like you can drive it normally around town, but when you switch to track mode, the sound and realism make you feel like you’re on a circuit, which was exciting!

Genuine optional parts

Yanagida:　Personally, I want to drive a sports car comfortably on a daily basis. I don’t want it to become difficult to drive just to make it faster. In that sense, I think the target of BMW M Performance Parts is excellent.

Nakayama　: So, do you think you’ll be able to race on the circuit in this condition?

Yanagida　: Of course! It’s good enough as it is. I think it’ll be a lot of fun to take it to the circuit as is. I think the aero parts will be even more effective at higher speeds. The rear wing alone will cause a lot of underwing, so it’s no wonder that instructions have been given from the home country to always install a front spoiler as well.

Nakayama:　BMW M builds these cars through wind tunnel experiments and tests with works drivers, just like they do with racing cars.

Yanagida　: As you’d expect from a genuine manufacturer option part. It has solid functionality, high quality, and a classy look that dresses up the bike without compromising the original design. And yet it doesn’t spoil the everyday use of the bike. It’s naturally great on mountain roads, but it’s also sporty and comfortable to use in the city. The road clearance has been taken into consideration, so you don’t have to worry about it. It’s really well made.

Speed-synced sound

Nakayama:　I also thought the rear wing and other eye-catching designs were cool. Just having it parked there makes people want to take pictures. The muffler is also cool!

Yanagida　: That’s amazing too. It’s made of titanium and is 8kg lighter.

When I was driving at about 100km/h on the Nakayama　Expressway, the sound and speed were synchronized, which felt great. It felt like only the sound and speed were outstanding.

Yanagida:　I guess you could say it’s the pleasant sound that comes with the rotation of the engine.

Nakayama:　It has a deep sound. It’s loud but not unpleasant.

Center lock wheels are amazing

Yanagida　: Also, from the driver’s perspective, the steering switches have a good feel, and the visibility and operability of the shift indicator and head-up display are also good. It’s not just about looks, it’s also about substance.

Nakayama’s　passenger seat was also well supported by the optional M Carbon Bucket Seat, so he was able to enjoy Yanagida’s driving with peace of mind (laughs).

Yanagida:　The great thing about the M2 Coupe with BMW M Performance Parts is that anyone can experience that. It’s overflowing with the attention to detail and seriousness that only a genuine manufacturer can offer. Even just looking at the carbon fiber parts, they’re made with great care and high quality. Another great thing is the center lock wheels. I’d definitely get them!

Nakayama　: In 2024, we traveled around the country in a caravan to dealers, and two owners who saw the actual car placed orders.

Yanagida:　I think it’s much more convincing when you see it in person. I’d like everyone to see it at the Auto Salon first!

Speakers: Masataka Yanagida, Sara Nakayama Instagram

Summary: Yoshio Fujiwara

PHOTO: Kunihisa Kobayashi

SPECIFICATIONS

BMW M2

Body size: Length 4580, width 1885, height 1410mm

Wheelbase: 2745mm

Vehicle weight: 1730kg

Engine: Inline 6-cylinder DOHC twin turbo

Total displacement: 2992cc

Maximum output: 353kW (480PS) / 6250rpm

Maximum torque: 600Nm (61.2kgm) / 2700-5620rpm

Transmission: 8-speed AT

Drive system: RWD

Suspension type: Front MacPherson strut, rear multi-link

Brakes: Front and rear ventilated disc

Tire size: Front 275/35R19, rear 285/30R20

Vehicle price: 9,980,000 yen

Exhibiting at the Auto Salon in 2025

The booth, based on the concept of "THIS IS BMW," will feature the BMW M5, fully equipped with BMW M Performance Parts, which will be unveiled for the first time, as well as the M2 Competition, i5 Touring M60 xDrive, and M4 Competition M. There will also be a variety of content on display, including an autograph session with Seiji Ara and Masataka Yanagida, a talk show with Pierre Kitagawa, and a vehicle presentation by BMW Aftersales Brand Navigator Sara Nakayama. 

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