The new BMW M2, which we’ve driven in 2023, is by no means void of power (and torque, for that matter), with the G87 generation’s 3.0-litre, twin-turbocharged inline-six producing a healthy 338 kW and 550 N.m, the former and latter on tap as soon as the rev needle edges the 6 250 r/min and 2 650 r/min markers, respectively. As such, the most compact M coupé is quick, no doubt about it. The M2 completes the obligatory 0-100 km/h sprint in 4.1 seconds, before topping out at an electronically governed 250 km/h, or 285 km/h when specified with the M Driver’s package.
However, it seems the folks over at AUTOID think the M2’s sonorous six-cylinder unit could do with increases in power and torque. And that’s just what the UK-based company did — increasing the standard M2’s peak power and torque outputs by 81 kW and 115 N.m. As a result, the S58 sited below the AUTOID-tuned M2’s bonnet churns out 419 kW and 665 N.m. According to the firm, the uprated outputs have allowed the rear-wheel-driven coupé to shave nearly 1 second off the donor car’s 0-100 km/h sprint time. The TR87 Edition, as it is dubbed, accelerates to the three-figure marker from a standstill in 3.2 seconds. The top speed does, however, remain limited to 250 km/h.
In addition to the power and torque enhancements, AUTOID has also handed the TR87 Edition an aerodynamics package, which includes an adjustable rear wing, and suspension and exhaust upgrades. The limited edition also features a box-fresh body kit.
So, how much will the TR87 package set you back? In short, £12 999, which, at the current Rand-Pound exchange rate, translates to R306 820.60 (on top of the donor car’s price, which, locally, is R1 505 988). It is, however, worth noting that only 10 units will be available. The company also offers customers the option of specifying their M2 with a handling package, which is priced at an additional £4 450 (R105 074.91).