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      02-22-2020, 05:16 PM   #1
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Quick M2 question

I've tried to find this information on the internet but cannot for the life of me. I'm looking to buy an M2 and want to know what model years have which engines. What years have the N55? What years have the S55? What about the B58? Don't think any have it but it's worth asking. Thanks in advance!
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N55: 2016 - 2018 model years (2018 LCI, lifecycle impulse).

S55: 2019 - 2021 model years (now called M2 Competition). 2021 should go in production July 2020.
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No M2's have B58.
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      02-22-2020, 05:23 PM   #4
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No M2's have B58.
I figured...but thank you!
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N55: 2016 - 2018 (2018 LCI, lifecycle impulse).

S55: 2019 - 2021 (now called M2 Competition). 2021 should go in production July 2020.
So there's no regular M2 model after 2018? That's interesting, thank you!
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So there's no regular M2 model after 2018? That's interesting, thank you!
No, while other Ms have a regular and comp, the M2 just went comp in 2019
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So there's no regular M2 model after 2018? That's interesting, thank you!
No, while other Ms have a regular and comp, the M2 just went comp in 2019
That's different I wonder why they did that. Which engine would you say is better for reliability, tune ability etc etc
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That's different I wonder why they did that. Which engine would you say is better for reliability, tune ability etc etc
I'm sure you'll hear owners of both engines claim their's is better. The S55 is the one in the current M3/4 and is more powerful than the N55. I'm sure both engines are fairly durable and tunable. I know my buddy in his S55 M3 is at close to 700hp.
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So there's no regular M2 model after 2018? That's interesting, thank you!
No, while other Ms have a regular and comp, the M2 just went comp in 2019
That's different I wonder why they did that. Which engine would you say is better for reliability, tune ability etc etc
N55 has long term proven reliability. The engine has been around a decade. Long term S55 reliability remains to be seen.

Would recommend test driving both, they are different in the way they feel and deliver power. The exhaust notes are very different as well, and was a primary reason I opted for a 2018. That's not to say the S55 sounds bad, it's just my preference. I also have a 335 with the N55 and I just love the engine in general. So I've got a bias towards it.

Honestly at the end of the day I'm not sure you can go wrong with either. Just depends what you want most out of an engine.

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That's different I wonder why they did that. Which engine would you say is better for reliability, tune ability etc etc
For 2019 Europe change emissions standards and the N55 did not pass the new standard. To keep R and D down, they fixed the engine in the M4 and transplanted a tuned down version of the same engine in the M2. Name the 2019 M2 as the M2 Competition with the new engine.

M3 and M4 competition have the same engine as the base M but with a higher horsepower tune.
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N55: 2016 - 2018 (2018 LCI, lifecycle impulse).

S55: 2019 - 2021 (now called M2 Competition). 2021 should go in production July 2020.
So there's no regular M2 model after 2018? That's interesting, thank you!
The competition model is the regular model, they just had to give it that name to explain the new engine in a way that people would accept rather than tell people it was meant for the CS but Europe emissions forced them to remove the n55 and it's cheaper to put the s55 in and charge a little more than do development on a b58 in an m2 at the last minute because the s55 development for m2 was already done for their CS plans.

It seems the n55 is more reliable but doesn't have a lot of headroom for tuning.

The s55 has a lot of room for tuning without any other supporting mods, but in general only don't like how it sounds.
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If you want better engine sound and a better looking grille and back end (no cow udder), get a 2016-2018. If you want better performance and handling on a track and more tunability, get a 2019+
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The competition model is the regular model, they just had to give it that name to explain the new engine in a way that people would accept rather than tell people it was meant for the CS but Europe emissions forced them to remove the n55 and it's cheaper to put the s55 in and charge a little more than do development on a b58 in an m2 at the last minute because the s55 development for m2 was already done for their CS plans.

It seems the n55 is more reliable but doesn't have a lot of headroom for tuning.

The s55 has a lot of room for tuning without any other supporting mods, but in general only don't like how it sounds.
i disagree a little bit on your statement. I believe BMW put the s55 in the cs model on purpose not only for emissions. They also probably wanted to put in the s55 because of all the people complaining the m2 doesnt come with a M engine.

They could've easily put in a b58 without any trouble. The F22 already comes with a b58 in manual and auto configs already in the m240i.
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Is the BMW M2 worth it?

First time post sorry if I get procedures and stuff wrong My dad is a pretty big M collector, we've had 15+ M cars since the E36 came out currently we have an f10 m5 and an f80 m4 (we have a few collectors pieces that hardly get used, ex m4 gts, m3 csl) my dad seems set on getting an m2... is it worth getting? Considering an m240 is faster on the top end?
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First time post sorry if I get procedures and stuff wrong My dad is a pretty big M collector, we've had 15+ M cars since the E36 came out currently we have an f10 m5 and an f80 m4 (we have a few collectors pieces that hardly get used, ex m4 gts, m3 csl) my dad seems set on getting an m2... is it worth getting? Considering an m240 is faster on the top end?
Absolutely worth it. Given your dad loves M cars, he will absolutely love the M2. You can watch all the youtube reviews with him to understand why
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If your dad is an M car collector then he won't consider the M240. It is simply a trim level of the regular 2 series car, not an M series automobile.

An M2 CS will be the most collectible model of the M2 generation and likely the one your dad will want considering his other choices.
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That's different I wonder why they did that.
As explained above:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...s55-emissions/
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2016 through 2018 have the N55. 2019 and 2020 S55.
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