Specification | Details |
---|---|
Type | Sports Coupé |
Released At | 2015 (Production Start in 2016) |
Built At | Leipzig, Germany |
Engine | 3.0 L Turbocharged Inline-6 (N55) / Twin-Turbocharged Inline-6 (S55 for Competition) |
Position | Front-Engine, Longitudinal |
Aspiration | Turbocharged |
Block Material | Aluminum |
Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder |
Fuel Feed | Direct Fuel Injection |
Displacement | 2979 cc / 181.8 in³ |
Bore | 84 mm / 3.31 in |
Stroke | 89.6 mm / 3.53 in |
Compression | 10.2:1 (N55) / 10.3:1 (S55) |
Power | 272 kW / 365 hp (N55) / 302 kW / 405 hp (S55 Competition) |
Specific Output | 122 hp per liter (N55) / 135 hp per liter (S55) |
BHP/Weight | 250 bhp per tonne (Standard) / 266 bhp per tonne (Competition) |
Torque | 465 Nm / 343 lb-ft (Standard) / 550 Nm / 406 lb-ft (Competition) |
Top Speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph (Electronically Limited) / 280 km/h / 174 mph (with M Driver’s Package) |
0 – 60 mph | 4.4 seconds (Manual) / 4.2 seconds (DCT) |
0 – 100 km/h | 4.5 seconds (Manual) / 4.3 seconds (DCT) |
Body / Frame | Steel Monocoque with Aluminum Components |
Driven Wheels | RWD (Rear-Wheel Drive) |
Wheel Type | Forged Alloy Wheels |
Front Tires | 245/35ZR19 |
Rear Tires | 265/35ZR19 |
Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs with 4-Piston Calipers |
Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs with 2-Piston Calipers |
Front Wheels | 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19 x 9 in |
Rear Wheels | 48.3 x 25.4 cm / 19 x 10 in |
Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Aluminum Control Arms |
Rear Suspension | Multilink with Aluminum Control Arms |
Curb Weight | 1520 kg / 3351 lbs (Standard) / 1550 kg / 3417 lbs (Competition) |
Weight Distribution | 50 % Front / 50 % Rear |
Wheelbase | 2693 mm / 106.0 in |
Length | 4461 mm / 175.6 in |
Width | 1854 mm / 73.0 in |
Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
Transmission | 6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (DCT) |
Fuel Economy (Combined) | 8.5 L/100 km or 27.7 mpg-US (Manual) / 8.3 L/100 km or 28.3 mpg-US (DCT) |
Fuel Capacity | 52 liters or 13.7 gallons |
The F87 M2 is BMW’s last analog M-car, a raw, RWD, N55/S55-powered coupe that’s already a future classic. With the G87 going turbocharged and heavier, the F87 is now appreciating rapidly, especially in Competition and CS trims.
1. Price Ranges (EUR, Mid-2024)
Standard M2 (N55, 2016–2018)
High-Mileage (>60k km): €35k – €45k(Budget €10k+ for potential rod bearing/turbo work.)
Well-Maintained (30k–50k km): €50k – €65k(Full BMW M history critical.)
Collector-Grade (<15k km): €75k – €90k+(2018 LCI models hold strongest value.)
Performance Models
M2 Competition (S55, 2018–2021): €55k – €85k(2019–2021: €70k–€85k; 2018: €55k–€65k)
M2 CS (2020–2021): €100k – €140k+(Only 2,200 built—carbon roof, adjustable suspension.)
2. Key Factors Affecting Value
✅ Provenance Wins
BMW M Certified Pre-Owned: +€10k
Single Owner + No Track Use: +15%
✅ Value-Adding Options
6-Speed Manual: +€12k over DCT
M Driver’s Package: +€5k
Executive Pack (HUD, Heated Seats): +€3k
⚠️ Critical Watch-Outs
N55 Timing Chain Issues: Listen for startup rattle
S55 Crank Hub Spinning (Comp/CS): €8k preventative fix
Wheel Arch Rust: Common in wet climates
3. Where to Buy in the EU?
Official Channels
BMW M Premium Selection (Germany/UK)
Specialist Dealers (e.g., Munich Legends)
Private Sales
Mobile.de / Autoscout24: Filter for "Competition + Manual"
BimmerPost M2 Forums
Pro Tip: Avoid pre-2018 N55 models without warranty—timing chains are problematic.
4. Market Trends
📈 CS & Manuals Skyrocketing
M2 CS up 20% since production ended (2021)
6MT cars now €10k over DCT equivalents
⚠️ Trap Warning
"Stage 2" Tuned Cars: Often hide turbo wear
Salvage-Title "Deals": Walk away, F87s don’t crash well
5. Must-Do Checks
🔧 Mechanical:
Cold Start Test: Listen for timing chain rattle (N55)
Diff Whine: Sign of neglected fluid changes
Brake Disc Thickness: CCBs last longer but cost €20k to replace
📄 Paperwork:
BMW Vehicle History Report (€150)
No ECU Tune History: BMW can detect flashes
Fun Fact: The M2 CS’s engine is detuned from the M3 CS—but it’s lighter and more playful!
F87 M2 Buying Cheat Sheet
✅ Best Buy:2020–2021 M2 Competition Manual ❌ Walk Away:2016–2017 Base M2 with High Miles 🔧 First Fix:Rod Bearings (N55) or Crank Hub (S55) 🎨 Most Desirable:Hockenheim Silver (CS Exclusive)
Need Verification? BMW Classic offers build sheets for €100.
The F87 M2 is the last of its kind, a pure, compact RWD M-car. CS and manual models are already future collectibles. Buy now before they hit Porsche 911 GTS money!
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