At the beginning of the month, BMW Australia announced that it would privately reveal a new M car at the Motorclassica 2022 event at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne from October 7 to October 9. It could finally show how a select group of people were allowed to peek at the new performance coupe car before its world premiere.
The BMW M2 has been revealed enclosed in Zandvoort Blue, an exclusive hardcoat that was introduced with the second generation of the M2. Some will remember that a similar shade was applied back in mid-2016 to retrolicious 2002 Hommage ConceptThe G87 is the first production car to get the paint. Combined here with the optional carbon fiber roof and M Anniversary badges to celebrate 50 years in the performance division.
A closer look reveals that the pre-production 2023 M2 was a right-hand drive sedan with optional Shadowline headlights indicated by the dark accents. In an effort to attract enthusiasts, BMW decided to offer its smallest M car with a six-speed manual gearbox. A “Down Under” eight-speed M Steptronic transmission will also be offered to please both worlds.
Motorclassica 2022 hasn’t been about the M2 since BMW M had some of its greatest successes. Related examples include the iconic 3.0 CSL (E9) engine “Batmobile” and its spiritual successor, the M3 CSL (E46). There were also some new metals on display, including the M3 Touring that looks directly threatening frozen black single.
The sinister supercar was contrasted with the colorful 8 Series Gran Coupe M850i Jeff Koons. Other notable mentions include the M4 GTS, the purely electric i4 M50, and the XM ready for production in Cape York Green With striking golden accents.
As you’ve probably heard by now, BMW M is not over yet to celebrate its half-century as November brings us 3.0 CSL. Essentially an M4 CSL with a manual gearbox, more power, and a detailed retrograde chassis, the exclusive coupe will be limited to 50 units at a price of €750,000.
source: BMW Australia / YouTube
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