Updated 09:15 PM,Jan 19,2023
BWM M2, the brand's compact performance flagship, has been unveiled for the first time in the region by the Gulf Arab Mechanical Center, the exclusive distributor and authorized BMW dealer in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates. The launch took place during the Hankook 24 Hour Race in Dubai, held from January 13 to 15 at the Dubai Autodrome.
This exclusive reveal of the all-new high-performance BMW M2 marks a thrilling opportunity for car enthusiasts and BMW fans across the region. Guests will have the chance to experience the bold new features, dynamic driving capabilities, and raw power of this coupe. Equipped with a 6-cylinder straight gasoline engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology, it delivers 460 horsepower and 550 Newton-meters of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds with the Steptronic transmission.
Ayhan Olsur, CEO of the Gulf Arab Mechanical Center, said: "We are truly delighted to welcome motorsport fans and our customers as the first to see the all-new BMW M2. In our ongoing commitment to delight BMW enthusiasts, we are proud to unveil the most dynamic, sporty, and efficient version of the M2 model at this year’s Hankook 24 Hour Race in Dubai. With BMW Motorsport Team participating in the event, launching the M2 feels like a natural fit, reflecting the region’s deep passion for motorsports and marking another milestone for the Gulf Arab Mechanical Center and BMW in the Middle East."
The Hankook 24 Hour Race has become a key global motorsport event and is now the second-largest series of 24-hour endurance races worldwide, attracting participants from around the globe. This year, WRT officially kicks off its campaign with the BMW Motorsport Team, fielding two new BMW M4 GT3 race cars.
The 18th edition of the Hankook 24 Hour Race in Dubai will also feature Valentino Rossi, a six-time MotoGP world champion, joining the BMW Racing team. This marks the 'Doctor’s' debut in the 24-hour endurance racing series. The Italian champion has won world titles in three different categories—500cc, 250cc, and 125cc—and will race alongside Maxime Martin, winner of the Spa 24 Hours Challenge and Le Mans 24 Hours class victor, Sean Gelael, driver for WRT and WEC LMP2, and British racer Tim White, currently competing in the European GT4 Championship.
