Powertrain families
S58B30T0
M2 (G87) — Coupe
2023–present
Editorially reviewedReviewed 2026-08-10; market and model-year scope is stated in the record sources.
- Internal code
- G87
- Production
- 2023–present
- Body style
- 2-door coupe
- Platform
- BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear-wheel drive
Body variants
M2 → G87 → Coupe
M2 G87: history, design and engineering
How this generation came about, what made it different and how the selected coupe fits into the family.
G87 is the second M2, built at San Luis Potosí on the rear-drive 2 Series Coupé architecture. Its S58 twin-turbo inline-six, axle hardware and electronic setup are closely related to G80/G82, but the shorter wheelbase and M2-specific body give it a separate chassis identity.
The 2023 launch car combined rear-wheel drive with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed M Steptronic. Output rose for the 2025 model update; BMW subsequently announced an M2 CS and, in June 2026, an M xDrive derivative for late-summer launch, each requiring its own production and market status.
G87 figures are time-sensitive: launch, updated, CS and xDrive versions do not share output, torque, weight or driven wheels. Announced models must remain labelled as such until series production and market homologation are confirmed for the relevant region.
2023–presentgeneration lifecycle
1body branches
1engine/drive families
2range designations
G87factory code
BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear-wheel drivearchitecture
Coupe: dimensions and packaging
Dimensions can change with body, market and model year, so this page keeps them tied to the exact factory branch.
Length4,580 mm
Width1,887 mm
Height1,403 mm
Wheelbase2,747 mm
Luggage390 L
Fuel tank52 L
Seats4
Doors2-door coupe
| Body | Code | Production | Doors / seats | Length | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | G87 | 2023–present | 2-door coupe / 4 | 4,580 mm | 390 L |
Engines and powertrains
The generation could span very different engines and drivetrains. The table keeps output, gearbox, market and production period together.
Factory modification matrix
Documented coupe applications; output and availability remain market- and model-year-specific.
| Model | Years | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drive | Market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 | 2023–07/2024 | S58B30T0 twin-turbo inline-six | 460 PS / 453 hp US | 6MT / 8AT | RWD | Global range | The all-new BMW M2 |
| M2 | from 08/2024 | S58B30T0 twin-turbo inline-six | 480 PS / 473 hp US | 6MT / 8AT | RWD | Global range | The new BMW M2 |
| M2 CS | 2025–present | S58B30T0 twin-turbo inline-six | 530 PS / 523 hp US | 8AT | RWD | Global range | The new BMW M2 |
Factory designations
M2 · M2 CS
High-performance powertrain
Engine, cooling, exhaust, software and transmission form a distinct M or ALPINA specification rather than an option package on the base model.
Diesel derivatives
Where diesels were offered, output, injection generation and emissions hardware are recorded market by market.
Electrification
Mild- and plug-in hybrids are separate derivatives; combustion-engine output must not be substituted for total system output.
How power reaches the road
Gearboxes, driven wheels and final-drive hardware changed with engine, market and production date.
Transmissions
Gearbox type and unit code follow engine, market and production date. Gear count alone does not identify the transmission.
Driven wheels
Catalog architecture: BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive availability and hardware remain derivative-specific.
Final drive
Ratio, differential type and electronic control belong to the exact derivative and can differ on performance models.
What changed underneath
Suspension, brakes, safety systems and electronics evolved across the range, even when cars shared the same basic architecture.
Body-branch dimensions
- G87: 4,580 mm × 1,887 mm × 1,403 mm
Body & suspension
- Mounting points and geometry follow the body branch
- Springs and dampers follow axle load and chassis package
- Wheels and permitted loads follow the factory label
Brakes & steering
- Brake size follows engine and equipment
- Assistance type and steering ratio can change
- ABS/DSC generation follows model year
Passive safety
- Airbag count varies by market and year
- SRS parts are VIN-specific
- Structural repairs require factory procedures
Electronics
- Vehicle-bus generations changed during production
- Control-unit software levels must remain compatible
- Retrofits are recorded separately from factory equipment
How the generation evolved
The important launches, additions and updates did not always happen at the same time for every body or market.
Second M2 revealed
BMW announced G87 with S58 power, rear-wheel drive and two transmission choices.
Global launch
Customer launch followed production in Mexico.
Power update enters production
The revised 480 hp specification and Operating System 8.5 phased into production.
CS and M xDrive expansion
BMW widened the family with limited and all-wheel-drive branches whose launch timing is market-specific.
The versions that stood apart
Performance models, option packages and regional editions may look related, but their engineering and production identity can be very different.
Coupe
G87M2 G87 is a distinct G87 body branch. A lower-roof two-door body with longer doors and a more overtly sporting brief than the corresponding sedan. Engines/drive: S58B30T0.
Inside the car
Cabin technology and standard equipment changed by country and year; a build sheet remains the best guide to one individual car.
Cabin & comfort
- Trim and seats follow option codes
- Climate systems vary by market
- Audio and navigation changed by model year
Lighting & assistance
- Lamp technology and modules follow production date
- Driver assistance cannot be inferred from buttons alone
- Regional rules affect lighting and warnings
What to check today
A practical starting point for inspecting and maintaining a car from this generation — not a diagnosis of an individual example.
Identify first
- Match VIN on body and documents
- Obtain the factory option list
- Confirm market and production date
Inspect the structure
- Check repairs and corrosion
- Assess suspension, brakes and tyres
- Compare fitted parts with factory specification
Mechanical history
- Read faults with compatible diagnostics
- Verify engine and transmission maintenance
- Separate invoices from unsupported verbal history
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | CBS/factory schedule; time and mileage for historic cars | Oil approval follows the exact engine and market. |
| Brake fluid | Time-based factory schedule | ABS/DSC-compatible bleeding procedure is required after hydraulic work. |
| Coolant | Factory schedule and condition | Fluid specification and bleeding method are generation-specific. |
| Transmission & final drives | Unit type and operating conditions | Use the exact approved fluid; no one interval fits every derivative. |
How to identify the exact car
The badge and registration year tell only part of the story; production date, body code, engine and factory options complete it.
- Factory body codes
- G87 — Coupe
- Range designations
- M2, M2 CS
- Powertrain families
- S58B30T0
- VIN
- Identifies model, plant and production branch and keys the parts catalog and factory equipment record.
- Production date
- More useful than first-registration year when choosing parts and locating technical revisions.
- Type code
- Refines engine, body, market and transmission combination.
- Option codes
- Confirm factory equipment; later retrofits are recorded separately.
- Unit number
- Supports engine or gearbox originality checks and component applicability.
Where the information comes from
The story is mapped through English Wikipedia and its bibliography, then important dates and technical claims are checked against BMW material.
- 01BMW M2Wikipedia contributors
Secondary G87 launch, update and derivative overview.
- 02The all-new BMW M2BMW Group PressClub
Factory launch specification and Mexican production record.
- 03The new BMW M2BMW Group PressClub
Factory documentation for the 2024 technical and equipment update.
Notes and limitations
- Research revision dated 2026-08-10: English Wikipedia was used as a subject and bibliography map; key claims were checked against the listed primary BMW Group material.
- Use production month as well as model year when separating 460 hp and 480 hp cars.
- M xDrive availability begins as an announced 2026 branch and must not be back-applied to earlier G87 cars.
- Tree years describe the worldwide generation lifecycle; individual market dates may be narrower.
- Exact dimensions, power, weight and emissions belong at body, engine, market and model-year level.
- Known-issue guidance is editorial context and never replaces inspection of the individual vehicle.
3 primary references · market differences documentedPhotography: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons. Rights checked 2026-08-06; wikimedia commons 1,800 px derivative downloaded; local 640 px and 1,280 px avif versions created without cropping.Updated 6 August 2026