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After several high-profile leaks, BMW has officially unveiled the 2019 M2 Competition. Looking instantly recognizable, the model replaces the previous M2 Coupe and features a modestly revised front fascia with a larger grille to help improve cooling. Additional styling changes are limited but the car has aerodynamic mirror caps, a black chrome exhaust system and restyled 19-inch wheels featuring Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. The interior largely carries but there’s new M Sport seats that feature an illuminated M2 logo on the backrest. Drivers will also find a red push-button ignition and a sport steering wheel with M buttons which can store custom performance settings. Other highlights include “M2 Competition” sill plates, Alcantara accents and special seat belts which have BMW M stripes woven into them. Bigger changes occur underneath the hood as the car has a modified version of the twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that resides in the M3 and M4. It produces 40...

BMW has taken the wraps off the all-new M3 CS. Designed to offer a blend of high performance and everyday practicality, the model features an upgraded 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine that develops 453 hp (337 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. It is connected to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission which enables the special edition to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of up to 174 mph (280 km/h). The performance changes don't stop under the hood as the M3 CS weighs approximately 110 lbs (50 kg) less than the standard model thanks to the extensive use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. The lightweight material is used on the hood and roof as well as "large sections of the body." This not only makes the M3 CS lighter but it also reduces the car's center of gravity. Speaking of performance modifications, drivers will find an Adaptive M Suspension, an Active M Differential, and a dual-branch sp...

It's anniversaries on top of anniversaries at  BMW  in 2016. The company celebrated its 100th year of existence at  an elaborate celebration in March , last week we got  a new hommage concept  to mark five decades since the iconic 2002 debuted.  This celebratory sports sedan gets the not-quite-grammatical name of "30 Years M3," which is totally grammatical when translated back into German ("30 Jahre M3"), and BMW plans to build just 500 of them for the whole world.   What makes it neat besides rarity? It comes with pretty much everything you can get on a standard M3, including the  Competition package  with its 444-horsepower  engine  tune, Adaptive M  suspension , and Active M differential. To that it adds an M exhaust with black tips, the requisite dash plaque, shouty door sills, and unique "30 Years M3" badges on the fender gills. The interior has special  seats  with gray or blue inserts and stitched headre...