After his official debut at the end of April, the M2 race ended up in Japan. The four -cylinder G87, which is intended exclusively for the use of route, is located at the bottom of the installation of BMW M Motorsport. But racing cars are expensive, so it is no surprise that amateur racing drivers have to take 21,000,000 yen. For the current exchange rates, this corresponds to € 144,000 or € 123,000. The price listed excludes the consumption tax of 10%, so that the final amount is even higher.
The M2 race is your most affordable entry into the BMW race, with the M4 GT4 and M4 GT3 being considerably higher. The F87-based M235I racing and the M2 CS race will replace the F87-based M2-based M2 of the current generation. Instead of the inline-SIX 3,0-liter engine of the street car, it uses a smaller 2.0-liter four-cylinder from B48 2.0-liter, which drops two cylinders and one liter of shift. The output is evaluated at 313 hp and 420 Nm (310 LB-FT), but can be adjusted to meet various regulations of the racing series.
BMW Japan sells the M2 race with a FIA-certified safety fuel tank and fire extinguisher. The welded roller cage also has Fias Blessen. The racing car with alpine white with a carbon roof has quick closures for the bonnet and the trunk and macrolone rear side window to reduce the weight. All units are equipped with a limited differential and matt black, 18-inch wheels, which are packed in Goodyear 265/660 R18 tires.
Although it is a thoroughbred racing car, the driver’s comfort was not overlooked. The air conditioning is standard and a passenger seat can be added as an optional extra. The option list is surprisingly extensive and offers everything from a rear wing and air book system to a data logger and even a car cover.
It’s nice and everything, but why a four banger instead of a real M engine? Justify several reasons, which initially appears a surprising decision. The 2.0-liter engine does the M2 racing for the motorsport series, which are limited to motors with small insurance. It also reduces the weight compared to a version that is driven by the larger S58. A smaller engine places less loaded on the components, which leads to lower operating costs.
If BMW M Motorsport had retained the six-cylinder engine, the M2 race would have been much more expensive. Some may argue that the switch to the B48 was a reduction in costs, but the larger engine should be artificially limited to meet the class rules. Bigger is not always better when running. Those who want six cylinders in their racing car can still step on the M4.
Source: BMW Japan
