2019 BMW M2 Competition manages to improve on its great-driving predecessor | Review

2019 BMW M2 Competition Review: With more power, more grip, quicker acceleration and faster lap times, the 2019 M2 Competition proves to be an even better BMW M car. Read the full review - roadshow.co/m2xpe2
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[@DriversSide]

405 hp and 406 ft lb of torque in this perfectly sized car sounds like great fun!

[@AbzAden]

The true M3 we always wanted

[@Mrbfgray]

@Jack Bower No need or desire for AWD at this power...it only reduces performance, increases weight and maintenance/problems.

[@Mrbfgray]

@Jack Bower Exactly my point.

[@Mrbfgray]

@Jack Bower What's the point of AWD with 400 hp? Does it make you FEEL better? It sure doesn't help performance other than off the line or in the snow, neither of which concern me and it certainly degrades performance everywhere else...makes the car heavier, slower and less precise, more complicated and problematic. If your talking say 700 hp then yes you need more wheels to put it to the road...not the issue here.

[@Mrbfgray]

@Jack Bower I own a E92 M3 with 414 hp, similar car, the LAST thing I want is a pile of extra hardware to drive the front wheels when the rear can easily take the torque above 30 mph or so and I like to be able to spin them below that speed anyway. The car is already a few hundred pounds too heavy IMO and front wheels have their work cut out for them with steering and braking alone, torque through the front only numbs and confuses feedback...I don't like it. And how about rear wheel steering that is the most fun thing about these cars? Give that up for excess complexity? Not I. One more thing--my M3 (a close cousin to this car) has carbon front fenders, aluminum hood, heavy battery way in the back, aluminum block engine, etc., to achieve a near ideal 52/48 front to rear weight distribution, add additional mass to the front degrades that balance. Not good.

[@barleywhiner]

@Jack Bower If you're looking for straight line performance, there are many cars that will beat either one of these for the price. Put them around the track and the M2, let alone the competition, will wipe the floor with any car Audi makes sans the R8.

[@Gearsandco]

my favourite modern M car !

[@tenmeikujou3916]

That's what I'm saying.😀

[@absolutewarrior4253]

The good thing about M2 Comp is that it has reduced the normal M2s price. You can find normal M2 fully kitted for quite the bargain now.

[@m3lowiesvlog715]

E46 M3 be like:ok guys I can finally take a break now.

[@erick2good]

I’m grabbing one next monthy

[@Cougarsamurai]

I want to see the car not the presenters face.

[@elmichitactico1462]

Excellent video! Following you from South America. Would appreciate if you give me your advice concerning best collectible color for the M2C between Sunset Orange vs Hockenheim Silver.

[@naasikosman4661]

Hockeinheim silver any day

[@juanjay5958]

M2 or GT350R?

[@Yathuprem]

Love the new thumbnail design. Kudos to the thumbnail team. Thanks for the video. U guys improved a lot during this year. Well done. Keep it up.

[@roadshowautos]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@gabrielflores1149]

Do you think you can put 1 tire size bigger on them for more comfort?

[@pulldpin67]

You mean smaller...

[@ahdi77]

Thank you

[@jsquared1013]

No mention of the extra ~200+ lbs (100+ kg) or how much it alters the weight distribution 🤔

[@nessuno5403]

Still better power to weight. And approx. 53% front and 47% rear making it still a very balanced chassis.

[@BIMMERHEAD]

This is what the BMW M2 should have been from the beginning! i love it😍

[@Latinblood59]

I love the looks of the car, the only thing I can’t stand is how the muffler hangs down! Looks like it’s wearing a diaper that needs to be changed 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@madcars63]

Is the M2 AWD?

[@erick2good]

Meir Dvir no sirr

[@roadshowautos]

RWD only.

[@madcars63]

Porsche BMW Chevy Ok so not for me

[@madcars63]

Roadshow Ok so not for me

[@LegendInThaMakin]

Meir Dvir you can’t handle a rwd car or something? Need awd to hold your hand for you as you drive?

[@andrewmayer2443]

They need to badge this the M3.

[@Alby911]

The only flaw is that hideous muffler. I hope that the MP exhaust is still planned, or go for a third factory setup.

[@Latinblood59]

bongmist i agree! If not, I’d go for a muffler delete lol

[@rscholey85]

Upgraded suspension ? Please point me in the direction of that fact, I was trying to find out that my self but apparently they were the same part number

[@roadshowautos]

From BMW's Release: BMW M engineers have also adjusted the driving dynamics of the BMW M2 Competition to take the increased performance into account. The striking CFRP high-precision strut from the BMW M3/M4 is immediately noticeable in the engine compartment. This improves front section rigidity and increases steering precision. The characteristic curves for the electromechanical power steering, the Active M Differential and the Dynamic Steering Control (DSC) system have also been adjusted.

[@laszlof]

@@roadshowautos Its not upgraded suspension, its just "tweaked". the OG M2 has the same struts.

[@shift6131]

I’ll take it RoadShow will have another M2 Comp (MANUAL) video with true enthusiasts Mr. Cooley. This host only complaint about “ride quality” in a sports car and not once mentioned manual transmission... go review Prius awd, sir.

[@peterwood2633]

Please expand upon the uprated suspension, which is the exact same part number as the original car . Cheers!

[@nessuno5403]

Try both and you'll see

[@jmr5707]

4:29 All of wich makes you a better, more alert driver 😉 -

[@supremeetnel7707]

Why doesn’t it do like 3.2 to 60. Shouldn’t it be able to do that since it’s the competition

[@britishentertainment7610]

No, front engined real wheel drive vehicles cannot do 3.2 seconds to 60. For that you need all wheel drive OR real wheel drive BUT with engine in the back..

[@Magnus-pm7ic]

@@britishentertainment7610 Your lack of knowledge exposes your depth with cars. 2015 Corvette z06. Don't even need to pull out the zr1 series out.

[@Latinblood59]

British Entertainment explain how the Dodge Demon can do 0-60 in 2.3 then 🤔

[@britishentertainment7610]

@@Latinblood59 none of those cars can do under 3 seconds with normal tires. Only awd can do it, period.

[@Magnus-pm7ic]

@@britishentertainment7610 Please don't be a child and suddenly extend the goal post with exceptions. Those z06 times are also quoted with their factory tires... Also, as mentioned look at zr1 times then. Google is your friend.

[@jlo6388]

Is it better than the RS3? ??

[@roadshowautos]

We might have to put them head-to-head, again.

[@jsquared1013]

@@roadshowautos do it do it do it 😜

[@mugdays]

This guy's accent is like a mix of Australian, British, and American

[@cubano316]

Gt350R!

[@ingineous]

How can this be fun without a manual transmission?

[@kevinb.3656]

"Hugely fun to drive." Am I the only one that sentence sounds weird to?

[@QuietStormX]

It's a Race Car and you are complaining about tire noise? LOL! ;-(

[@capuchinseven]

It's really not a race car, it's really not even close to a race car, it's a sports road car and frankly other brands manage to make their sporter cars make less noise. That doesn't mean it's an issue for everyone but his job to tell us about it. That's literally his job.

[@tenmeikujou3916]

I called this a pocket rocket. Just like Mini Cooper S.😉👍

[@xgt412]

But they killed the sound,so there goes that.

[@s.d.h.3t981]

Yeah, Sounds like shit😝

[@nessuno5403]

European cars only due to particulate filters

[@jacksontan1360]

Forgot to mention the over hundred pounds weight gain lol

[@jsquared1013]

It's over 200 🙈

[@jacksontan1360]

@@jsquared1013 that's another person in there lol

[@nessuno5403]

Still better power to weight. And approx. 53% front and 47% rear making it still a very balanced chassis.

[@longbowdt]

oh, my bleeding kidneys! No adaptive suspension? Seems like a warm climate car. Northern winters destroy roads, and so that firm ride is going to be for young supple spines. Older spines should find a nice gently used 2018 M2 with the softer ride settings only a button-push (dial?) away. Yet one more dream car my older body can't daily. :( Oh my aching hemorrhoids!! :)

[@laszlof]

The OG M2 does not have Adaptive Suspension either.

[@longbowdt]

@@laszlof I stand corrected. Too bad for me. :(

[@laszlof]

@@longbowdt Indeed, would be nice. :( KW does make an aftermarket adaptive suspension kit, but as you can imagine, its extremely expensive.

[@longbowdt]

@@laszlof I did see where KW had such a kit. Actually, I'm I'd like an older more analog car. What to do with all those cassettes and CDs? :)

[@laszlof]

@@longbowdt My M2 has a CD player. :) Though I've never actually used it. (I grew up in the cassette/CD age) I cant even say I own a CD beyond what my band plays. ;)

[@dafrasier1]

4 sec. on an 8 minute lap. not much faster. Nurburgring, 21 km.

[@Alby911]

In terms of racing 4 seconds is an eternity.

[@edreyez484]

Japanese cars can make a good car like this, but not as expensive..

[@LegendInThaMakin]

Yeah but the Japanese cars are also uglier

[@edreyez484]

@@LegendInThaMakin stupid thinking you have..

[@LegendInThaMakin]

Edward Reyez what’s really stupid thinking? Me for having a different opinion or you for not having the brain capacity to understand that maybe, just MAYBE, different people have different taste? You tell me, dumbass.

[@jsquared1013]

@@edreyez484 name one.

[@muhann4d]

Holmes drive Jaaaaaags

[@hellcat1988]

Enjoy these last years of limited version ice cars. When the ban on ice vehicles in major cities comes into effect, most of the major manufacturers won't want to waste too much money developing cars that people won't buy if they can't use them on at least a semi-regular basis.

[@Alby911]

It's inevitable but there's plenty of time to enjoy ICE cars. Worry less, drive more ;)

[@laszlof]

We're a long way off from that. I'd be surprised if it was within the next 20 years.

[@Alby911]

@@laszlof - Give it 30 - 40 years

[@hellcat1988]

@@laszlof Given how many european cities have already set deadlines, it'll probably be winding DOWN to the last few vestiges of ice acceptance within major metropolitan areas at the end of the next 20 years.

[@laszlof]

@@hellcat1988 Its not full cities, its just parts of cities. and thats still a long ways off. Not to mention the fact that the US has a nearly 1:1 ratio of cars to people. Thats a lot of cars, and a lot of people who aren't going to just "give them up". It would be political suicide for anyone to stand beyond something like that in the short term (while they're still in office).

[@nidalonso8692]

BMW got rid of what used to be one of M2's top aesthetic features (the rims).

[@jsquared1013]

I like the newer ones, personally.

[@laszlof]

Gotta agree, the 437m's are sweet.

[@Alby911]

437's are still optional

[@MrJjg123ish]

It's also heavier, sounds like shit and it's muffler nearly scrapes the ground and ruins the ass-end. It's also 10k more. All the add -on performance can be achieved with a tune, basic suspension add ons from eibach and aftermarket brakes. Do this and you'll save a minimum of 5-7k

[@RatKing59]

If you’re buying an M-series and trying to save money, maybe you shouldn’t buy an M-series car.

[@daedricmarksman8413]

Well.. at least now it has got a proper M engine (S55).

[@MrJjg123ish]

@@daedricmarksman8413 I get what you're saying but there are too many compromises in order to just have more power when you can do it yourself for much cheaper and it would still be reliable

[@MrJjg123ish]

@@RatKing59 the one thing about having money is that you spend it wisely. That's how you grow your wealth in the first place. Buying an M2 competition is not a wise investment from a fun standpoint and regarding depreciation it'll do better than most BMWs that I will give it but at the end of the day you can make a much better car for a lot less and it would be equally reliable or moreso

[@erick2good]

This car can touch 650hp with just dps and e85 tune. Thats only $1400 bucks. 1400 and throw on some MT’s for an extra $750 and no car under 800hp will be able to beat you. Im deleting this comment soon rather you believe it or not. Too much sauce.

[@lucyferr5571]

Sponsored by...

[@mbingham10]

Nice car it's a shame about the shit looking wheels

[@slick4415]

So buy different ones...

[@raymond289]

only one see the Wheel is the Owner. No one else. Wheels are just add-on taste. I like mid profile tire R45 - R60. some likes low profile R20 - R40. if you are born 20 -30 years earlier, you may think boring tastes.

[@Fee.1]

Oh it has a high revving and/or turbo V8? Until then Merc has finally bested BM

[@nessuno5403]

Stupid comment and comparison that isn't reflected in real life.

[@jwilson3985]

No manual. No natural aspiration. Not an M car.

[@nessuno5403]

Manual is available and this has no turbo lag with a huge rev range to 7500rpm. Not that you'd ever drive or own one.

[@fakenamefakeaccount7174]

1:42 Why are you speeding and recording at the same time? Selfishly putting lives in danger for a horribly produced video? Unreal.

[@laszlof]

He's not, you can clearly see both of his hands on the steering wheel in the reflection. Probably a mounted camera somewhere.

[@paulb7207]

Americans ;-) going over limit is selfishly putting lives in danger, but running around with guns is just fine. LoL. For your information moron: in Germany the risk of dying in car accident is 9 TIMES lower than in the US. No speed limits in many places. Speed limits ignored in other places. What a difference when drivers actually have brains and aren't morons. Take that!

[@fakenamefakeaccount7174]

@@paulb7207 Yes, driving at a reasonable speed it dangerous. Get real, pal.

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

@@paulb7207 you lost two World Wars.

[@paulb7207]

@@FRWD_FXLRST riiight, but look on the map. This tiny country in middle of Europe *almost* won with combined might of USSR + USA + France + UK + what-not. Sometimes it's the fight itself not the result that should give you glimpse into people's strength and character. But, I agree, we lost. Wait for the next one ;-)

[@ColinFox]

Too expensive. Model 3 performance is much quicker and better handling, plus much more efficient.

[@jsquared1013]

Better handling? That's a laugh. And when a Tesla can conduct an entire track day without missing any sessions or bring resurrected to certain tracks because of the availability of chargers, then we can talk. (Note: I expect them to meet those criteria within the next 7 years or so).

[@laszlof]

The Model 3 also feels like a cheap tinker toy on the inside compared to this, or even the previous M2.

[@user-hl2nf1yf8v]

O my you are smoking

[@jimhobbs461]

@@user-hl2nf1yf8v The Tesla is a silly toy car with a stupid dash tablet and no sense of occasion or character.

[@TomTom-cm2oq]

For that money just buy a Tesla Model 3 and it will outperform this thing! Plus save you a ton on gas and maintenance in the long run!

[@dotdot8614]

In a straight line? Yes In a track? The Tesla will struggle to take a hairpin while the M2 Comp will be miles ahead

[@jsquared1013]

"Performance" is far more than just straight line acceleration. Plus you'll never get a full track day out of a Tesla without missing sessions, unless you have a Supercharger in the paddock and they run 3 or 4 groups. Not going to argue the maintenance, though 😂

[@laszlof]

How can you even determine what the maintenance will be on the Model 3? Its only been out for a bit over a year. We'll see how many are still on the road in 5-10. Oh wait, that Model 3 only has a 100K mile lifespan on its batteries. Curious to see what replacing those will cost in 8-10 years when they're out of warranty.

[@nessuno5403]

The 3 made in a sandy desert tent, whose bumper drops with rain and whose motors wear out quick if you keep using max power launches?