The Throttle House recently reviewed the 2023 BMW M2 and compared it with the Toyota GR Supra, Mustang GT, and the Porsche Cayman. The original M2 was produced over seven years, gaining popularity among drivers and media outlets. The upgraded version promises to be better than its predecessor. The Throttle House team starts their review by focusing on the power of the M2’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter S58 straight-six engine. It has 453 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque, which seems impressive but the power-to-weight ratio is not much of an improvement on the F87 M2. The team tested the manual and automatic transmission and found that the 8-speed automatic transmission resurrected the BMW M2 due to its shorter gearing and quicker shifts. The base price for the 2023 BMW M2 is $62,200, and the Throttle House team believes that it does not stack up with other cars in its class.
The BMW M2 is a compact sports car that is innovative and pays homage to iconic BMW models of the past. The compact nature of the M2 puts it against compact sports cars like the Audi TT RS, Porsche 718 Cayman, and Toyota Supra. However, the M2 stands out as the best option on the market with its new design and powerful engine.
The new BMW M2 is a striking sports car with a completely redesigned look that features a boxy design with straight lines. This adds to the overall aggression of the new M2, which incorporates many new design elements found in other BMW models. The exterior of the M2 is aerodynamically designed to improve the overall performance of the car. The M2 features massive air intakes in the front of the sports car, striking bodylines on the hood and roof of the car, and a rear diffuser that adds downforce and stability to the rear of the M2.
The interior of the BMW M2 is equally impressive, with the finest materials used for the design. The massive digital display dominates the interior with a 12.3-inch Instrument Cluster and a 14.9-inch Central Information Display. The M2 is designed to provide comfort and practicality with premium features like wireless connectivity and high-quality sound systems.
However, the Throttle House team believes that the M2 does not quite stack up with other cars in its class, such as the Mustang GT, the Toyota GR Supra, and the Porsche Cayman. The team believes that the M2 is not the best sports car in its class but represents an improvement on the F87 in some areas. The team believes that if you want an exhilarating drive, this M2 might disappoint a little, but if you are buying it as an everyday car, the 2023 BMW M2 is a good option.
The Throttle House team started their review with the M2’s power and compared it to the Mustang GT, Toyota GR Supra, and Porsche Cayman. The Mustang GT has a 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 460 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. The Toyota GR Supra has a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six engine that produces 382 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque. The Porsche Cayman has a 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four engine that produces 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. The Mustang GT and Toyota GR Supra have more power than the M2, while the Porsche Cayman has less power.
The Throttle House team tested the M2’s transmission, and James found that the car only excites him when it enters the turbo boost threshold. James explains that this is only his impression of the manual.
