The M2 runs as ACS2 Sport with 560 instead of 480 hp, a KW V4 Clubsport suspension that can be adjusted in the engine bay, a rear wing with up to 80 kg of downforce at 200 km/h and a matching front splitter. On Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R it lapped the GP circuit in 1:50.1 minutes, on the standard Continental SportContact 7 in 1:54.0.
The M3 Competition Touring runs as ACS3 Sport with 610 instead of 530 hp and 750 Nm, a suspension tuned by AC Schnitzer, roof spoiler, front splitter and side skirts. Even with a fuel mix-up that held back full power, it lapped in 1:51.4 on Cup 2 R, around three seconds faster than the standard car in the magazine's earlier test.
According to sport auto the upgrades sharpen both cars without overdoing the BMW character. With softer damper settings, both stay comfortable enough for everyday driving.
“In Aachen schärft man gekonnt die Ecken und Kanten nach”
Michael Bräutigam, sport auto 10/2025
Key facts
- M2: 1:50.1 min (Cup 2 R), 1:54.0 min (SportContact 7)
- M3 Touring: 1:51.4 min (Cup 2 R), 1:54.6 min (SportContact 7)
- M2: 560 hp, M3 Touring: 610 hp
- KW suspension on both cars
Source: sport auto, issue 10/2025. Summary by AC Schnitzer, all rights to the original article remain with the publisher.