BMW M2
As current M3 and M4 models are way up in power, performance, and price, BMW decided to introduce a more affordable but still exhilarating and fast two-door coupe. The 2015 M2 is one of the best driver’s cars on the planet, combining BMW’s driving dynamics, German quality, and M Power heritage. It’s also a modern-day equivalent of the legendary 2002 Turbo and pure German muscle car (via EVO).
To create the M2, BMW took the compact platform of the 2 Series models, which is praised for its precision driving and sharp handling. It added performance-tuned suspension, a wider track, bigger brakes, and most of all, a 365 hp 3.0-liter turbocharged straight six engine. As you can expect, the result was fantastic. The M2 is an Autobahn missile of the highest order with 4.1 seconds 0 to 60 mph time and a top speed of 168 mph. Also, as a nod to classic performance cars, the new M2 is available in a six-speed manual. This is the version you should take if you consider yourself a true car enthusiast.