The spy shot of the newest BMW future car to have the M badge is this sleek little M2, which is a packed fireball with huge M wheels and cross-drilled brakes with signature blue M calipers. It’s very muscular, as one would expect from an M and doesn’t disappoint. It should have a flared front fender, albeit slightly conventional with M fender vent. It will look aggressive, yet still carry the BMW elegance. The M2 will have a compact rear wheel drive platform and plenty of aluminum in the body panels. Expect a convertible version of the M2 as well, giving consumers plenty of options for purchase. You should expect the M2 in early/mid 2016 as a 2017 model with a starting price of around $55,000. The M2 should be powered by BMW’s twin-turbo S55 3.0-liter inline-six with 400 horsepower and shared transmission choices with the M3/M4. The M2 expected to be a big hit among BMW’s younger consumers and help revive its fan base.

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