Compact, rear-driven BMW M coupe — the manual, six-cylinder enthusiast's modern M3.
Launched in 2016, the F87 M2 returned BMW M to its compact rear-driven roots, using a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six (initially N55) and offering a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT. The M2 Competition followed in 2018 with the S55 twin-turbo six (shared with the M3/M4) producing 405 bhp / 410 PS, and the M2 CS closed the run in 2020 with 450 PS, an adaptive M suspension and carbon-fibre exterior trim.
The F87 is widely regarded as a return to form for BMW M and the most enthusiast-focused modern M car of its generation.
Last compact, manual, rear-driven BMW M coupe — already a recognised modern classic, particularly in CS form.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2 (N55) | 2016–2018 | Not separately recorded | 370 PS; original launch car. |
| M2 Competition | 2018–2021 | Not separately recorded | 410 PS S55 engine; widened cooling, revised chassis. |
| M2 CS | 2020–2021 | 2,200 | 450 PS, adaptive M suspension, carbon fibre exterior trim. |
The models below represent the most significant limited and special edition variants — factory-produced cars that command meaningful premiums over standard examples and warrant specific attention from serious collectors.
Start with identity, paperwork and originality. For the BMW M2 (F87), the strongest cars have continuous ownership history, matching numbers where applicable, original books and tools, factory build documentation and evidence of work by manufacturer-approved specialists. M2 CS, Hockenheim Silver / Long Beach Blue colours, manual gearbox and original wheels.
S55 (Competition / CS) is robust but check for VANOS service evidence and aftermarket tune history. A proper pre-purchase inspection includes cold-start behaviour, ECU diagnostics and fault-code history (where applicable), leak-down or compression testing, underbody photography, suspension and chassis inspection, brake condition and a long enough road test to expose heat-related faults. Deferred maintenance on a car of this class is almost always more expensive than buying a better-sorted example.
Use a paint-depth gauge, lift access and a specialist familiar with the model's factory panel gaps and finish standards. Collector value is dramatically affected by structural repairs, refinished panels, poor paintwork and missing factory trim or option content. Documented cosmetic refresh is acceptable; concealed accident or fire damage must be priced severely.
Manual gearbox, CS and Competition specifications; full BMW Service History and original colour combinations. Specification, colour, options and limited-build variants move values significantly. Buy the best-documented example in the most desirable specification you can justify, rather than a tired example of a rarer derivative that will need years of corrective work.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-21 | Iconic Auctioneers Race Retro | 2020 M2 CS (Lot 727) | — | £88,875 Sold |
| 2025-10-18 | RM Sotheby's Munich | 2016 M2 (Lot 117) | — | €63,250 Sold |
| 2025-05-24 | Broad Arrow The Villa d'Este Auction 2025 | 2020 M2 CS (Lot 113) | — | €66,125 Sold |
| 2023-11-25 | RM Sotheby's Munich | 2020 M2 CS (Lot 164) | — | €80,500 Sold |
Last compact, manual, rear-driven BMW M coupe; CS is the obvious long-term collector pick, manuals across the range are firming.
Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.
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