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Engineering Verdict
“Punchy and stiff. The short wheelbase makes it eager to rotate. The S58 is detuned but feels just as ferocious in the smaller body.”
BMW M2 G87 specs. 453 HP. The last pure M car.
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Legacy
PlatformG87
Powertrain
Engine Type3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6
Displacement3 L
Layout6 Cyl / Front Longitudinal
InductionTwin-Turbocharged
Power Output453 HP
Torque550 Nm
Transmission6-Speed Manual
Drive TypeRWD
Chassis & Dynamics
Front SuspensionDouble-joint spring strut
Rear SuspensionFive-link
Front Brakes380mm Compound
Rear Brakes370mm Compound
Weight1700 kg
Dimensions
Length4580 mm
Width1887 mm
Height1403 mm
Wheelbase2747 mm
Trunk Space390 L
Seats4
Historical Context
The G87 shares the S58 engine and chassis architecture with the M3/M4, effectively making it a short-wheelbase M4.
Ownership Analysis
High. S58 is proving robust.