BMW has revealed a special edition of the M2 coupe, inspired by one of the German marque’s most famous performance cars.
The 2026 M2 Turbo Design Edition is a direct tribute to the BMW 2002 Turbo, a classic coupe produced between 1974 and 1975.
The 2002 Turbo was Europe’s first production car to use turbocharging. Its boosted 170 hp four-cylinder engine delivered serious performance for the time.
With the new M2 Turbo Design Edition, BMW has channeled the spirit of the 2002 Turbo, but with a thoroughly modern twist.
An M Performance throwback
Alpine White paintwork is standard on the M2 Turbo Design Edition, combined with hand-painted BMW Motorsport stripes on the edges of the hood and trunk lid. More BMW M tricolor stripes are found on the standard carbon fiber roof panel, with the hood’s power dome finished in black.
Mirrored “turbo” lettering is a knowing nod to the original 2002, which had the word reversed on its front bumper. Unofficially, the idea was to warn other drivers who spotted the car in their rear-view mirror to move over…
More carbon fiber is found on the BMW M Performance trunk spoiler, plus there is a bespoke Turbo badge beneath the M2 logo.
Black-painted dual-spoke alloy wheels are fitted, with M Performance items in Matte Gold Bronze on the options list.
Sticking with tradition
Just like the BMW 2002 Turbo, the new M2 Turbo Design Edition uses a six-speed manual transmission. Forget any thoughts of a paddle-shift auto; this special model comes with three pedals only.
Other interior highlights include a heated Alcantara steering wheel and carbon fiber trim. BMW has added a “Turbo” plaque to the cup holder cover, too.
M Sport seats are finished in Black Vernasca leather with M Color highlights. Racier carbon fiber bucket seats are available at extra cost.
Opening the door reveals custom sill covers featuring the “M2 Turbo” script, along with more BMW M stripes.
Set for production next year
BMW has left the M2 Turbo Design Edition mechanically unchanged, meaning a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that produces 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.
Accelerating from 0-60 mph takes 4.1 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph. Specifying the M Driver’s Package increases maximum speed to 177 mph.
Prices for the M2 Turbo Design Edition will start at $82,900, plus an additional $1,175 for destination and handling charges.
Production is due to begin in the first quarter of 2026, with the first deliveries expected next summer.
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