# BMW M2

URL: https://performanceandprestige.co.uk/cars/bmw-m2

The current car makes 473bhp from a twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six driving the rear wheels only, and reaches 62mph in 4.1 seconds with the automatic gearbox. We arrange it through partners and confirm the car first.

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Supply | We can source — arranged through a vetted partner, confirmed before anything is agreed |
| Rate basis | Guide rate, subject to partner confirmation |
| From, per day | on request |
| From, per weekend | on request |
| From, per week | on request |
| From, per month | on request |
| Refundable deposit | £2,500 |
| Insurance excess | £2,500 |
| Minimum driver age | 25 |
| Minimum years of full licence | 3 |
| Miles included per day | on request |
| Segment | Sports |

## Highlights

- 473bhp 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six
- 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds with the eight-speed automatic
- Rear-wheel drive with an active M differential
- Offered with a six-speed manual, still a rarity in this class
- Four seats and a 390-litre boot

## What is the M2 like to drive?

Compact and honest. It is the shortest car BMW M makes, and on a British B-road that matters more than power does. Rear-wheel drive means it needs respect in the wet, and the active differential makes it far more adjustable than the numbers suggest. The straight-six is smooth to the limiter and the eight-speed automatic changes gear faster than anyone needs.

## Manual or automatic?

Both exist. The six-speed manual is increasingly rare in a performance car of this kind and is the more involving choice; the eight-speed automatic is quicker and much easier in traffic. Hire supply is weighted towards the automatic. If you specifically want the manual, say so at enquiry, because it changes which partners can help and needs more notice.

## Is the M2 usable every day?

Yes, more than most of the catalogue. It has four seats, a 390-litre boot and a cabin no more demanding than a 2 Series. The ride is firm, the tyres are wide enough to follow ruts and it will not go far on a tank when used properly. As a car to enjoy for a week without arranging your life around it, it is hard to beat.

## What does it cost to hire a BMW M2?

A refundable £2,500 deposit is held and the excess is £2,500. The allowance is 12,000 miles a year, then £1.50 a mile. All figures include VAT and are stated before you enquire.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can you hire a BMW M2 in the UK?

Yes, on a sourced basis. We arrange it through a vetted partner rather than supplying it from our own fleet, and a specific car and your dates are confirmed before anything is agreed.

### Is the BMW M2 rear-wheel drive?

Yes. Unlike the M3 and M4, the M2 is offered only with rear-wheel drive, which is a large part of why people want it and a good reason to treat it carefully in the wet.

### How powerful is the current M2?

473bhp from a twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six, following the mid-life increase from 453bhp. It reaches 62mph in 4.1 seconds with the automatic and is limited to 155mph.

*Performance & Prestige hires vehicles from its own fleet and, where a vehicle is not one of ours, arranges it through a vetted partner. Cars marked "we can source" are subject to confirmation before anything is agreed. Rates include VAT. Nothing is booked or paid for through this website: a person confirms the car, the full cost and the delivery slot with you first.*

*Pre-launch note: the rates, driver criteria, deposits, excesses and mileage allowances quoted here are read from Performance & Prestige's own catalogue data, which is still being confirmed with the owner and the insurer. Read them as the shape of the figures rather than as a quotation. What binds is your written quote and your hire agreement.*