BMW welcomes its next limited-edition M car.
This week, BMW returned to its roots at the 2025 Motul Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, unveiling a modern-day homage to one of its most defining cars. The 2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition revives the spirit of the 1974–1975 BMW 2002 Turbo, a car that first proved turbocharging could belong to both the racetrack and the road. Finished exclusively in Alpine White with hand-painted BMW Motorsport stripes, the M2 Turbo Design Edition celebrates that same balance of performance and practicality that has defined the brand for generations.
Half a century ago, the BMW 2002 Turbo set a new standard for small sports cars. Revealed at the 1973 Frankfurt Auto Show, it became Europe’s first turbocharged production car and the model that cemented BMW’s motorsport reputation. With 170 horsepower from its boosted 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, it delivered an experience that few sedans of the era could match. Its forward-thinking styling, with flared fenders, a black rear spoiler, and reversed “2002 turbo” lettering, made it instantly recognizable. The new M2 Turbo Design Edition channels that same energy with a black power dome hood, carbon fiber trunk spoiler, and the classic “turbo” script mirrored across the front.
Built in extremely limited numbers starting January 2026, the M2 Turbo Design Edition will come exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission as an intentional nod to purist driving. Beneath the hood lies BMW’s 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline-six, sending 473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. That’s enough to send the compact coupe from 0–60 mph in just 4.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 155 mph, or 177 mph with the optional M Driver’s Package.
Inside, the driver-centric cabin continues the tribute. Standard M Sport seats in Black Vernasca Leather feature M Color accents that echo the exterior striping, while optional M Carbon bucket seats add track-focused intent. A heated Alcantara M steering wheel and “M2 turbo” sill plates complete the details. Standard features include a carbon fiber interior trim package, Head-Up Display, Adaptive LED headlights with M Shadowline, and wireless device charging. Customers can also opt for Matte Gold Bronze wheels or the M Driver’s Package for added performance.
More than just a commemorative model, the 2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition bridges the five-decade lineage between the original 2002 Turbo and BMW M’s modern turbocharged icons. View all BMW M2s for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.
Source: BMW USA
