2019 BMW M2 Competition | The Throwback Machine

We review the new BMW M2 Competition designed to be a more simple M sports car with two doors. With a slightly cheaper price tag, higher horsepower, rear wheel drive and a manual transmission option this may be one of the more desirable new fun cars to come out. We drive and discuss the technical side along with some talk on the new Toyota Supra. In the market for a Porsche, Mustang, or Camaro? The M2 deserves a look.

The Donate to Win the Tri-Industries BMW M2

Thanks To:
Jack Singapore
Johnny America
Mike Szechuan
Mary Anne Cosner
Brian "The Hammer" Poutine

Index:
00:00 - 1:43 Intro
1:43 - 3:03 Tri-Industries Fundraising
3:03 - 5:52 Interior Impressions
5:41 - 5:52 Harman Sound Measurements
5:52 - 11:37 In the Shoppe, Mechanical and Suspension
11:37 - 12:43 Weight Distribution
12:42 - 19:47 Driving Impressions
19:47 Final Thoughts

[pshhyeahh]

3 years later, this is still the only "newer" BMW worth getting.

[treeightoh]

5 years later this is still the best looking M car

[ThrottleHouse]

18:36 “this wants to go sideways.” It does indeed. Come and try it on our track you silly goose :)

[WhiteBoardFinance]

I drove in one of these last Saturday. The guy selling me my 2003 540 M Sport just bought it and took me for a spin. Very nice.

[therealgriizz]

I have to say, what you do with tri-industries is amazing keep up the good work. Just purely doing it to HELP others which you never see anymore. Guess that’s why we love you.

[steveadp]

I own one with the Manual, and Ive tracked it several times on several tracks. If you leave the MDM mode ON, the diff does a great job of keeping it straight and not oversteer as you mentioned. You have to be a little patient with the gas. I noticed in the video you are get on the gas early in the turn. I find trail braking and going to gas later is how the car wants to be driven. I came from tracking a 911, and I think this car is a perfect balance for street and track. With Michelin Cup 2's, I think it will be that much better. I have made no modifications, all stock set up. I love how BMW tuned the torque. Its very linear in its delivery. I think its a great all around package, albeit its a heavy car at 3600 lbs. Oh and the tiny gas tank means Im always filling it up.

[raygotz]

Still one of my favorite cars I have ever owned, now has double the horse power from the factory (turbos ugpraded), coilovers, and stickier wider tires and its a blast. Absolutely livable back seats and useable trunk and its a dream for a daily driver. I think the M2 CS gets all the hype because they not only gave it the looks but they also uncorked the motor and gave it the power the M2C should have received.

[milanmitrovic]

The fact that Todd actually dresses up and acts out those end-of-video skits is amazing. What a gem.

[ivansvintsitsky]

I love what tri Industry is doing. Great mission.

[basithph]

The M2 is definitely one of my dream BMWs especially with the manual transmission

[wisdumb]

I can afford this one day, and I will. Until I can own the LFA, this will become my daily driver soon. I just need to straighten up first. Love everyone, stay safe y'all.

[reshelby]

My brother just purchased this car in grey. He loves it. It does remind me of my e46 m3 which I owned years ago. The dual clutch is worlds better than the smg I had on my car

[domteewhy]

Made my donation. I love that such and awesome car channel found a unique sponsorship like this. As a veteran, I like when things have more than one appeal. Keep up the awesome work!

[taylormoats]

I appreciate your tour of the chassis in your reviews. Most don't pay attention to the engineering behind the character.

[RB_CO]

Thank you to Tri Industies for stepping up and taking care of the people who deserve it the most.

[MozzaBurger]

5:40 You must be the only reviewer that actually produces a test of a car's audio system and I thank you wholeheartedly for that. It's something that matters to me and you just made me feel "eh" about the M2 in 3 short seconds there. I care about my music.

[Kittievr]

The oil cooler and the aluminum skid plate are really nice.

[Michael_]

I haven't seen a shit-eating-grin in a SG review video in quite a while.

[driver_]

watching this in 2025... literally the last great BMW of the modern generation along with the F90 M5. Future classics

[AutoWerkMedia]

This is the first car that I've driven that excites me the way my e30 used to. I drive cars of all makes and models...and every single one of them makes me long to get back behind the wheel of an M2. There's been a lot of hype around it since it came out, and still it delivers. I've got nearly 15k miles on mine since I bought it a year ago, and the smiles just keep coming.

Great video, and thanks for sharing the mission of Tri-Industries. Our country needs more great folks like them.