BMW seems to be working on an even more powerful version of the M2, hinted by a different camouflaged prototype that was spotted -where else?- at the Nürburgring.

The new-generation BMW 2 Series Coupe was unveiled in July and since then, we’ve seen several M2 prototypes during development this year.

The pictured BMW M2 prototype features slightly larger quadruple exhaust pipes, a new wheel/tire combination plus a set of carbon bucket seats from the larger M4 Competition. This makes us believe that we are looking at the BMW M2 Competition which will naturally have more power than the regular M2.

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Compared to the already sporty-looking M240i xDrive, the full-blown M2 will feature a new grille, redesigned front and rear bumpers with squared-off air intakes, wider fenders, side sill extensions, quadruple exhausts, and a larger spoiler lip at the trunk. The M2 Competition will probably get the same bodykit with the addition of larger wheels, some extra aero kit, and of course unique badging.

Inside, earlier spy shots suggest that the M2 will feature a curved digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen combo. Sporty seats are on the menu with the M2 Competition benefiting from the cool-looking carbon-fiber buckets.

Under the bonnet, the M2 will probably share the same twin-turbo 3.0-liter with the M3 and M4. Reports concerning the power output are contradicting, stating figures between 410-450 hp or even 473 hp for the M2 Competition which would make it equally powerful with the base-spec M3/M4.

While the regular M2 will likely be offered with both a six-speed manual and an eight-speed automatic gearbox, the Competition could only get the auto. We are still not sure if the M2 will get the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system as an option or remain RWD-only.

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Production of the BMW M2 will allegedly start in December next year so a 2022 debut seems likely. Judging from previous debuts, BMW will probably show us the M2 and the M2 Competition on the same date, while a track-focused M2 CS could follow a few years later.

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