- September 2018: exit N55 powered M2 LCI + enter S55 powered M2C (tightened emissions regulations in Europe);
- Fall 2020: end of production S55 powered M2C for Europe (tightened emissions regulations in Europe);
- June 2021: end of production S55 powered M2C;
- November 2020: start of production G80 M3/M3C + G82 M4/M4C (see here);
- December 2022: G87 M2 start of production (EOP: March 2029) (see here).
By retiring the popular M2C in Europe already this Fall, the G80 M3 and G82 M4 will enjoy full 'breathing space' in Europe as 'entrance BMW M model' for about two years (if we leave ///M iterations of BMW X models out of the equation).