{"id":33912,"date":"2022-10-17T15:39:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T19:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=33912"},"modified":"2022-10-17T15:39:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T19:39:59","slug":"upclose-with-the-bmw-m2-in-zandvoort-blue-and-xm-in-sao-paulo-yellow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=33912","title":{"rendered":"Upclose with the BMW M2 in Zandvoort Blue and XM in Sao Paulo Yellow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/category\/models\/bmw-m2\/\">The brand-new BMW M2<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/09\/27\/2023-bmw-xm-748-horsepower\/\">BMW XM<\/a> were introduced this weekend at the BMW\u2019s celebration of 50 Years of BMW M in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The duo also showed up at The Cars and Coffee car show hosted by the BMW M Chapter. The show displayed dozens of new and classic M vehicles, plus a few very special vehicles from BMWUSA Classic Collection. The new 2023 BMW M2 was painted in Zandvoort Blue while the BMW XM was shown for the first time in the Sao Paulo Yellow color.<\/p>\n<p>In this video, Esteban Valentin, BMW CCA M Chapter President, and Alex Schmuck, Product &amp; Technology Communications Manager BMW of North America, are introducing the M2 and XM, along with the iconic M1, E36 M3 Lightweight and the M4 CSL. Of course, the stars of the show were the G87 M2 and the XM Power SUV. Both cars featured some unique colors.<\/p>\n<h2>Zandvoort Blue<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_437273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-437273\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1.jpg\"><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-437273\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-830x554.jpg\" alt=\"2023 bmw m2 sapphire black 10 1 830x554\" width=\"830\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-1535x1024.jpg 1535w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of 2023 bmw m2 sapphire black 10 1 830x554\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-medium wp-image-437273\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20554%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-830x554.jpg\" alt=\"2023 bmw m2 sapphire black 10 1 830x554\" width=\"830\" height=\"554\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-1535x1024.jpg 1535w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-m2-sapphire-black-10-1.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of 2023 bmw m2 sapphire black 10 1 830x554\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-437273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: BMW M<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 2023 M2 stood out with its marketing positioning color \u2013 Zandvoort Blue \u2013 while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/10\/16\/bmw-xm-in-sao-paulo-yellow\/\">XM inherited the flashy Sao Paulo Yellow<\/a> from the M4. Aside from the Zandvoort Blue, the new M2 is offered in Toronto Red, Alpine White, Sapphire Black and Brooklyn Grey. When it comes to color choices, the BMW XM will be available in Toronto Red, Marina Bay Blue, Cape York Green, Sapphire Black, Carbon Black, Mineral White and Dravite Gray. Sao Paulo Yellow and Isle of Man Green will follow in the summer 2023.<\/p>\n<h2>Sao Paulo Yellow<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-437324\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00-830x623.jpg\" alt=\"2023 bmw xm sao paulo yellow 00 830x623\" width=\"830\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00-830x623.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00-1365x1024.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of 2023 bmw xm sao paulo yellow 00 830x623\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-437324\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20623%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00-830x623.jpg\" alt=\"2023 bmw xm sao paulo yellow 00 830x623\" width=\"830\" height=\"623\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00-830x623.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00-1365x1024.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2023-bmw-xm-sao-paulo-yellow-00.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of 2023 bmw xm sao paulo yellow 00 830x623\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, both cars can\u2019t be any more different. The G87 M2 uses the S58 six-cylinder engine from the M3\/M4 family, while the G09 XM is powered by a V8 plug-in hybrid. Two of the XM variants will come with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/04\/15\/bmw-s68-m-division-engine\/\">S68 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8<\/a>\u00a0paired with a hybrid electric motor. All XMs will be all-wheel drive as well, featuring a newly tuned xDrive system. In the standard XM, that combined powertrain makes 644 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque (483 horsepower from the engine, 194 horsepower from the motor).\u00a0The more expensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/09\/27\/bmw-xm-label-red-with-750-horsepower\/\">BMW XM Label Red<\/a> will deliver 750 horsepower \/ 753 lb-ft of torque.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the G87 BMW M2 makes 453 horsepower (338 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. There\u2019s no Competition model, so this is the only M2 you\u2019ll get.\u00a0Peak torque comes in at 2,650 rpm and lasts until 5,870 rpm. Peak power comes in almost immediately after, at 6,250 rpm and it has a 7,200 rpm redline. The best part about the M2 drivetrain? The six-speed manual.<\/p>\n<p>Both cars go on sale next year with the BMW M2 priced at 62,200 plus $995 destination and handling and the XM at $159,995. Let\u2019s take a look at the video below and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/bmwblog?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">don\u2019t forget to subscribe to our Youtube channel!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"BMW M2 Zandvoort Blue and BMW XM Sao Paulo Yellow\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/siPHMKOjxaA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The brand-new BMW M2 and the BMW XM were introduced this weekend at the BMW\u2019s celebration of 50 Years of BMW M in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The duo also showed up at The Cars and Coffee car show hosted by the BMW M Chapter. 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