BMW M2 F87
The last small M coupe with a stick.
45 reviewers · 164 videos · 27 hours watched · 54 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 45 reviewers
"the steering is fantastic you can thread it through corners you know exactly where the front wheels are everything about the car is so communicative"
Carfection · ▶ 8:15"The steering didn't communicate enough, and despite all the performance hardware, it never felt like a proper sports car."
Mick Drives Cars · ▶ 4:00"it's fun to drive it's enjoyable to drive and it's enjoyable to drive at all speeds"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 26:46"If you want a car to go to mountain roads and touge passes and backroads like I did today and think you're going to really enjoy driving. You're not."
Mick Drives Cars · ▶ 15:21"The motorway manners of a BMW are elite. Unlike almost any other car. Just fantastic road holding and confidence and stability."
Mick Drives Cars · ▶ 11:56"M2 will never be a good daily driver"
MDrives · ▶ 25:22"it's the winner of this test just based on price"
Savagegeese · ▶ 38:00"the m2 competition cheaper by 23 000 pounds has a great powertrain as well... i'm not sure you're getting your money's worth"
CarGurus UK · ▶ 9:55Performance
4.5/545 of 45 reviewersstrong consensus“the performance here is just incredible”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 18:15“that third gear is a monster and it runs all the way out... it pulls so hard I don't really care”
positive · Collecting Cars · ▶ 1:15“this is a rocket of a little engine that they've slapped on the m2 and it goes really fast”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 3:51Handling
4.5/545 of 45 reviewerssplit“The steering didn't communicate enough, and despite all the performance hardware, it never felt like a proper sports car.”
critical · Mick Drives Cars · ▶ 4:00“the steering is fantastic you can thread it through corners you know exactly where the front wheels are everything about the car is so communicative”
positive · Carfection · ▶ 8:15“the chassis here is just awesome it's so much fun you guys”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 29:12Fun to drive
4.5/545 of 45 reviewerssplit“it's fun to drive it's enjoyable to drive and it's enjoyable to drive at all speeds”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 26:46“that's why i love the bmw m2 it has so much more character than any other modern bmw”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 4:57“it wants to work with you to give you a proper driving experience and that is something that's missing these days”
positive · Carfection · ▶ 8:46Daily drivability
3.5/544 of 45 reviewerssplit“The motorway manners of a BMW are elite. Unlike almost any other car. Just fantastic road holding and confidence and stability.”
positive · Mick Drives Cars · ▶ 11:56“M2 will never be a good daily driver”
critical · MDrives · ▶ 25:22“This is very comfortable in all the adaptive modes.”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 19:10Value
4.0/544 of 45 reviewerssplit“it's the winner of this test just based on price”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 38:00“really the M2 is a bargain”
positive · Nick Murray · ▶ 12:17“I'm pitching this as maybe the best first M car to buy and a bit of a bargain.”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 17:39Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- MotorTrend
BMW M2 CS COTY Review: A Firecracker With a Short Fuse and Savage Performance
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe M2 CS is a world-class performance machine that is perhaps too extreme for its own good, making the standard M2 a more compelling choice for most.
- Best for
- expert-level drivers looking for a track-focused weapon
- Watch out
- prone to snap oversteer · no center armrest or cupholders · exorbitant price tag
Quotes worth your time - Road & Track
How BMW's First Sebring Win Led to a Stellar New M2 CS
◆Worth itThe M2 CS is a brilliant, engaging sports car that stands as the soul of the M brand, despite minor flaws in steering feedback and infotainment.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a balanced, rear-wheel-drive sports car that rewards driver input.
- Watch out
- Light steering feedback · Frustrating infotainment system · Jerky low-speed transmission behavior · Progressive but soft brake pedal
Quotes worth your time - Car and Driver
A Small Getaway: 2026 BMW M2 CS Tested
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe M2 CS is a track-capable machine that brings immense performance to the street, though its lack of daily amenities and high price make it a specialized choice.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts prioritizing track-day performance and raw power over daily comfort.
- Watch out
- No manual transmission option · No cupholders or armrests · Expensive price point · Polarizing exterior design
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2026 BMW M2 CS First Test: Sweetheart Becomes a Savage
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe M2 CS is a record-breaking track weapon that delivers incredible engagement, but its intensity makes it a less compelling choice for the road than the standard M2.
- Best for
- track enthusiasts who prioritize raw performance and engagement over daily comfort
- Watch out
- Unsettled body control on imperfect roads · Excessively thick steering wheel rim · Less comfortable than standard M2 · High price premium
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2025 BMW M2 Yearlong Review Verdict: The Ultimate One Car Solution
◆BuyThe 2025 BMW M2 is a rare 'no-compromises' sports car that manages to be both a track-ready performer and a genuinely usable daily driver.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who need a single vehicle that can handle both spirited driving and daily commuting duties.
- Watch out
- Limited front-cabin storage · Wireless charger tends to overheat phones · High-performance brake pads squeal when dirty
Quotes worth your time - Top Gear
BMW M2 CS Driving, Engines & Performance | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe M2 CS is a brilliant, highly engaging driver's car that successfully builds on the M2 Competition's strengths, despite some minor ergonomic quirks.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts looking for a highly capable, rear-drive sports car with a focus on chassis balance and track-day performance.
- Watch out
- Industrial engine sound · Frustrating default drive modes · Lack of steering feel · Noticeable turbo lag
1,217 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
BMW M2 Interior Layout & Technology | Top Gear
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe M2's interior is a significant step up in quality and space, but the reliance on complex, screen-based controls is a frustrating step backward in ergonomics.
- Best for
- Drivers who prioritize interior luxury and occasional rear-seat utility over simple, tactile controls.
- Watch out
- fiddly screen-based heater controls · unintuitive menu system · carbon bucket seats are difficult to enter/exit
441 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Litchfield BMW M2 review: 420bhp modified coupe driven Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe Litchfield M2 is a highly rewarding performance car that fixes the factory model's suspension and engine character flaws, making it a top-tier choice for enthusiasts.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a more compliant, sharper, and more vocal M2 for both road and track use.
- Watch out
- High cost of full upgrade kit · Some low-speed ride tension
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