---
title: "M3-Engined BMW M2 GTS Is Coming, Rumors Say"
description: "The track day-ready coupe will reportedly debut in March 2019."
date: "2017-04-11"
modified: "2017-04-11"
authors:
  - name: "Christian Gilbertsen"
    job_title: "Native Projects Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/christian-gilbertsen"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/9206/m3-engined-bmw-m2-gts-is-coming-rumors-say"
categories:
  - "BMW News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "BMW"
  - "compact"
  - "Coupe"
  - "GTS"
  - "M2"
  - "sports car"
---

# M3-Engined BMW M2 GTS Is Coming, Rumors Say

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According to several [BMW sites](<https://www.bmwblog.com/2017/04/10/rumor-bmw-m2-gts-planned-march-2019/>), BMW will give the already potent M2 a GTS makeover à la the outgoing [M4 GTS](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/424/track-focused-bmw-m4-gts-coupe-is-a-500-horsepower-fire-hydrant>). That means a focus on track performance, so the M2 GTS will reportedly feature lightweight seats, a roll cage, and, most importantly, a more powerful engine. As is, the M2 already makes 365 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque (on overboost), but rumors say that the M2 GTS will receive a variant of the S55 engine found in the M3 and M4 that will make around 450 hp.

Furthermore, we can expect to see the interior cloaked in alcantara, BMW M colors as far as the eye can see, and carbon fiber touches through the cabin. A forum user on [2ertalk](<https://www.2ertalk.de/topic/2533-bmw-m2-cs/page-106#entry105440>) said the M2 GTS will, like its bigger brother, be a limited-production model with less than 1,000 units planned.

Until we get more specifics about the M2 GTS, take a look at it testing on the Nürburging below.

https://youtube.com/embed/K84ey8vRt0I

https://youtube.com/embed/xpfoGeJDmkI

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