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BMW Adds Rear‑Biased M xDrive Option to the M2

The system routes torque rear‑first with an electronically controlled multi‑plate clutch while the three‑litre inline‑six is updated with M Ignite pre‑chamber combustion to meet Euro‑7 emissions rules.

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Ab Spätsommer 2026 kommt der BMW M2 auch mit dem xDrive-Allradantrieb und erstmals auch mit der effizienten Vorkammer-Verbrennung.
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Overview

  • BMW announced on Wednesday that the compact M2 can now be ordered with M xDrive and will enter production in August 2026 at the San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico.
  • The AWD M2 keeps the same 480 PS, 3.0‑litre inline‑six but cuts the 0–100 km/h time to 3.7 seconds through the new drivetrain layout.
  • M xDrive uses an electronically controlled multi‑plate clutch in the transfer case and an Active M Differential to stay rear‑biased and offer a driver‑selectable 2WD mode via the M‑Setup menu.
  • BMW says the engine update uses M Ignite pre‑chamber combustion to lower fuel use under high load and ensure compliance with the upcoming Euro‑7 rules.
  • The AWD choice is available only with the eight‑speed M Steptronic automatic, carries about a €3,000 premium for a €81,300 base price, and will be sold in key markets including the USA, Germany and China.