BMW Confirms 2027 M2 xDrive on US Website

BMW's United States website briefly listed an all-wheel-drive version of its high-performance M2 coupe for the 2027 model year, confirming long-standing rumors about the addition of xDrive technology to the company's entry-level M car. The listing, which appeared in the automaker's online product lineup and accessory shop before being removed, marks the first time the M2 will offer four-wheel drive, expanding options for buyers seeking enhanced traction without fully abandoning the model's rear-wheel-drive heritage.

The M2 xDrive will retain the S58 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six gasoline engine found in current models, delivering approximately 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. Officials expect the system to improve acceleration, potentially reducing the zero-to-60-miles-per-hour time below four seconds, compared to the rear-wheel-drive M2's current 3.9-second sprint. The all-wheel-drive setup, similar to those in the M3 and M4 since 2021, features a rear-biased distribution that can shift to full rear-wheel drive in certain modes, preserving the car's dynamic character. It will pair exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the...