2023 BMW M2 Teased, Will Enter Production In Mexico Late This Year

BMW has teased the 2023 M2 and announced the highly anticipated model will be built exclusively at their San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico.

Set to enter production late this year, the second-generation sports coupe promises to take “BMW’s excellent dynamic performance even further, with advanced engineering that allows it to combine the capabilities of competition cars with the ease of use in everyday driving.”

While BMW is still keeping details under wraps, the company released a handful of teaser images. However, previous spy photos are more revealing as they have shown the high-performance variant will have an aggressive front fascia that features a unique grille with horizontal bars. It will be joined by a sporty front bumper that boasts blocky intakes and a V-like support.

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Elsewhere, there will be aerodynamic side skirts and lightweight wheels that are backed up by a high-performance braking system. Other highlights will include a four-tailpipe exhaust system and a discreet rear spoiler.

Big changes will also occur in the cabin as previous photos have suggested the car will be equipped with a Curved Display, which presumably features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment system. It will be joined by an M steering wheel and an assortment of other sporty touches.

The biggest mystery remains the rating of the car’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. Rumors have suggested the standard M2 could have around 450 hp (336 kW / 456 PS), while later variants may boost that number up to 490 hp (365 kW / 497 PS).

Regardless of the final rating, the President and CEO of the San Luis Potosí plant, Harald Gottsche, said: “We are very excited to be part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of M, now that our Mexican plant will build M vehicles for the whole world. By producing the second-generation of the BMW M2 exclusively for the global market, the high capacity of human talent in San Luis Potosí is once again demonstrated and our commitment to the growth and development of the state is renewed.”