BMW's M2 proves good things do come in small packages

Most the time, those who advocate the concept that "good things come in small packages" are just wrong. After all, no one wants a small cake. However, in the case of BMW's latest creation, it's spot-on. It's called the M2 and it takes the brand's entry-level 2 Series coupe and turns it into a track- and road-going dynamo, as it combines the 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder of the M4 with the diminutive body of the 2 Series.

The turbocharged all-aluminum engine beneath the relatively long hood of the M2 produces an impressive 365 horsepower and 343 pound-feet of torque. During a turbo trick BMW calls "overboost," the engine can produce a neck-wrenching 369 pound-feet of torque. When bolted to the optional M DCT (dual-clutch transmission), these power output numbers are good for a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.2 seconds. When fitted with the standard 6-speed manual gearbox, that 0 to 60 mph time falls to a still-lightning-fast 4.4 seconds. Read more...