Overview
- BMW confirmed Tuesday that the 2027 M2 will be offered with M xDrive, making it the first all‑wheel‑drive variant in the model’s history.
- The M2 xDrive uses the S58 3.0‑litre twin‑turbo inline‑six rated at about 473–480 hp and pairs it with an eight‑speed M Steptronic automatic and an Active M Differential.
- M xDrive is rear‑biased by default and uses an electronically controlled multi‑plate clutch in the transfer case with an on‑demand 2WD mode that deactivates DSC for pure rear‑drive control.
- BMW quotes a faster sprint to 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds (3.3 with rollout) but the xDrive car is roughly 150 lb heavier than the rear‑drive M2, and the xDrive variant is automatic‑only.
- BMW has priced the US base model at $73,600 plus $1,350 destination, will begin production in August 2026 at Plant San Luis Potosí, and says the rear‑drive M2 with a manual option remains on sale.