--- title: "The BMW M2 Racing Is a New Track Car at ‘Entry Level’ Pricing" date: "2025-04-26" modified: "2025-04-26" authors: - name: "Beverly Braga" job_title: "Weekend Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/beverly-braga" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-bmw-m2-racing-is-a-new-track-car-at-entry-level-pricing" categories: - "BMW News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "bmw m2" - "racing" - "sports car" --- # The BMW M2 Racing Is a New Track Car at ‘Entry Level’ Pricing ![BMW M2 Racing in factory livery.]() *\BMW\* [BMW]() has unveiled its newest entry-level customer race car, the M2 Racing. Under development since 2023, the successor to the M2 CS Racing will be available worldwide in time for the 2026 [motorsports]() season. "At BMW M Motorsport, supporting customer racing with cars that are easy to maintain, cost-efficient, and thrilling to drive is a top priority," said BMW M CEO Franciscus van Meel in a [press release](). "With the introduction of the BMW M2 Racing, we are continuing a proud tradition. The car is affordable while offering racing teams and drivers uncompromising performance, durability, and pure driving pleasure." Indeed, the new BMW M2 Racing follows the [2 Series]() track tire treads of the M235i Racing, M240i Racing, and M2 CS Racing that came before it. Based on an [M2]() chassis, the race car variant features the standard vehicle's steering wheel, center console, and iDrive screen but with a roll cage, specialized tuning, and racing-specific parts. Additional options include a rear wing, a Sabelt GT-PRO carbon fiber driver seat, and datalogging software. Take some swipes through BMW's beautiful photo set of the car running laps in a factory livery here: - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() [][][] The M2 Racing is equipped with a B48 series turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a 7-speed ZF [automatic transmission](). The powertrain produces 313 horsepower and 420 Nm (309 pound-feet of torque). Its top speed is 270 km/h (about 168 mph). Oh, and it weighs just 1,498 kg (\~3,300 pounds). More than just track-ready power and parts, the testing phase for the M2 Racing involved three different vehicles with specific focuses: powertrain, dynamics, and endurance. How much development was conducted? Well, the enduro car alone underwent 30,000 km (18,641 miles) of testing. Buttoned up for a number of motorsports applications, including personal track days, cup series, and endurance racing, the M2 Racing will be offered to customers on a global scale. The sales launch begins this June with distribution through select BMW M Motorsport dealers. The base race car starts at 98,000 Euros ($111,414 at today's currency rate). It's a lot of money, but for a factory dialed racing car, sounds like a pretty decent value. *Got a tip? Send it to us at tips@thedrive.com.* ## Author Born and raised in Hawaii, Beverly has been a prolific and published creative writer since her teens. As a contributor to The Drive, Beverly covers the weekend shift, blogging about all things automotive, mobility, transportation, and topics in-between. Currently a digital nomad, Beverly's only constant is her car, a second-generation Mazdaspeed3. Even though she's never in one place for too long, her hot hatch always feels like home. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()