2023 BMW M2 track test: M’s greatest car gets even better.
Even more impressive are the brakes. BMW doesn’t offer a carbon-ceramic brake package for the M2 like it does for the bigger M cars, and after three days of continuous lapping during a hot Miami weekend, the reason is clear: The standard brakes are just that good. Even after several sessions fade and pedal travel was minimal, with no loss in initial bite or stopping power. Pretty good considering the M2’s substantial manufacturer-quoted 3814-pound curb weight.
Drivers who know their stuff will appreciate BMW’s race-inspired traction control. Flip DSC off, and the infotainment system presents you with a menu to choose between 10 different levels of traction control intervention, with 10 being the most aggressive and 0 deactivating traction control completely. With the system on the screen it just takes one click of the rotary dial to adjust the traction level, no need to hit another button for confirmation.
With a starting price of $63,195 including destination, the 2023 BMW M2 is not only the best-driving M car, but also the cheapest. As a track-ready street car, its main competitor is the, which starts at nearly $70,000. The mid-engine coupe has better handling characteristics, but the 300-hp 2.0-liter turbo-four is lethargic by comparison. Go for the M2’s $9900 carbon pack, and things get more interesting, as you’re within $10,000 of a.
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