I can share that it’s the S55 motor which powered the M3 and M4 of the time. Though I believe the M2 might not have made the same power. Also, there was a hotter ‘CS’ version either in 2020 or 2021 with the same torque but +40HP which (IIRC) is like 10% higher than the competition model like this one. It might even have had a CF roof to take out weight.

The friend I bought this one from was in his mid 70’s and had a car addiction problem. It had been his 6th 2 series along with a number of Porsches over the past 4 years. He specifically ordered it with a sunroof which would make the performance junkies and armchair racers upset. I’m old enough to appreciate the sunroof. He ended up taking his own life just a few months later. This was one of the reasons we didn’t drive it for awhile. Felt weird.

Now it’s mine cause I designed the upgrades to accomplish my objectives. Tough to explain why it doesn’t feel as weird anymore. But there is no such thing as heat soak and it sounds like pure sex on full throttle intake. Intoxicating.

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