BMW M2 Competition upgrades announced

A new video on BMW's social media channels details all the changes the BMW M2 Competition brings over the regular coupe.

Set for an on-sale date Down Under towards the end of the year, the baby M car adopts its 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder from the M4.

Under the bonnet of the BMW M2 Competition, it pushes out a healthy 302kW and 550Nm. That's enough to launch it to the 100km/h benchmark from standstill in just 4.2 seconds, if you opt for the seven-speed dual-clutch 'box.

Buyers will be offered a six-speed manual as a no-cost option.

Boosting traction is an 'Active M Differential' that can provide up to 100 per cent locking within just 150 miliseconds, based on inputs for steering angle, brake pressure, engine torque, wheel speed and yaw rate.

Also new for the M2 Competition is an M Dynamic Mode that permits more wheel spin for a smoother transition into power oversteer for those who like to indulge in the occasional smoky drift (where tracks permit).

Tucked behind a set of new 19-inch forged alloys wheels, other changes introduced by the BMW M2 Competition is a carbon-fibre strut brace that's claimed to improve steering response and larger, more powerful brakes that feature six-piston front calipers and huge 400mm discs. At the rear, the big brake package adds 380mm rotors and four-piston calipers.

Externally, the M2 gets a new front apron that channels air for additional cooling, side quarter panel vents and revised quad exhausts.

Inside, revised M Sport seats are fitted, and plenty of M motifs are dotted around the cabin.

BMW Australia has yet to announce how much of a premium the M2 Competition will demand over the regular M2, which is priced from $93,300 (plus on-road costs.)