BMW M2 2018 Tuned (Super Street)
The BMW M2 2018 Tuned is a compact, rear-wheel-drive performance coupe built on BMW’s smallest modern M car platform and then pushed further with aftermarket-style tuning. Based on the 2018-era M2 Competition, it blends everyday road-car usability with the kind of extra punch and sharpened response that makes it ideal for close-quarters simulator fun.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 (S55-based, front-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~365 hp
Redline: ~7,500 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Weight: ~1,560 kg
Dimensions: ~4,475 mm long × 1,854 mm wide × 1,410 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,693 mm
Tires: Performance street tires on 19-inch alloy wheels
Brakes: Ventilated discs with performance calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The BMW M2 2018 Tuned is a quick, playful, and approachable street-performance car that thrives on momentum and clean inputs. It’s compact enough to feel nimble in tight sections, but still has enough weight and power to demand respect when you get greedy with throttle mid-corner. Compared with more extreme track-focused machines, it offers a more relatable balance of grip, rotation, and everyday road-car behavior — which makes it a favorite for drifting, hot laps, and casual racing alike.
Engine & Sound: The turbocharged inline-6 has the classic BMW straight-six character: smooth, punchy, and muscular in the midrange, with a deeper growl under load and a sharp turbo note on acceleration. The tuned setup typically gives it a little more urgency than stock, making it feel lively without becoming unruly.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable and predictable, with good front-end bite for a road car. It will understeer if you charge in too hard, but rotation is easy to coax with lift-off or trail braking.
Traction: Strong in a straight line, but rear-wheel drive means you can still light up the rears if you’re aggressive on corner exit.
Braking: Solid stopping power with enough feedback to trail brake confidently.
Top Speed: Respectable rather than extreme — fast enough for most club-style circuits, especially with the tuned power bump.
Driving Style Tip: Keep it smooth and use the torque rather than over-revving the car. The M2 rewards tidy steering and measured throttle application, and it comes alive on technical circuits where its short wheelbase and punchy power make it easy to place precisely.
Livery & Aesthetics: The M2 has that classic compact BMW muscle-car look: wide stance, short overhangs, aggressive front intakes, and flared arches that give it serious presence. The tuned version often suits subtle motorsport-inspired liveries, exposed aero bits, or clean OEM+ styling that highlights the car’s shape without overdoing it.
Whether you’re after fast road laps, drifting practice, or a fun all-around street car, the BMW M2 2018 Tuned delivers a strong mix of performance and personality — compact, torquey, and endlessly entertaining.