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All-Wheel Drive For All<\/p>\n
This is not the first time the United States has driven BMW<\/a> to offer a new car or feature specifically for our market. The company only offered a manual transmission in the E60 and F10 M5 models for the North American markets, and the new M3 CS Handschalter<\/a> is also a North American exclusive.<\/p>\n BMW says while the US was a major contributor to pushing the M2 xDrive into production, there was also huge demand for it in Switzerland. Like the Northern US, Switzerland receives a lot of snow, so it makes sense for there to be requests there for an AWD sports car.<\/p>\n As with the M3 and M4, the M2 xDrive will be quicker than its RWD counterpart, hitting 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds (3.3 seconds with a one-foot rollout). For reference, the RWD M2 took 3.9 seconds when equipped with the eight-speed automatic. We imagine BMW’s estimates are conservative, and the car may be closer to three seconds flat.<\/p>\n The M2 xDrive replaces the standard M2 with an automatic. If you want an M2 with RWD, BMW will still offer one with a manual transmission. Both cars continue to use a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged S58 inline-six engine producing 473 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque.<\/p>\n BMW made some changes to the S58 for the 2027 model year, bringing it into compliance with the new Euro 7 emissions standards. These changes include M-Ignite pre-chamber ignition technology, but US-spec cars don\u2019t require it. BMW says the exhaust note will be slightly improved and fuel economy may see a small bump.<\/p>\n