BMW M2 – A Unique Daily Lighter! Is the M235i the same?

Garage Racer Assistent
Apr 30
2 min read

OР OР! This isn’t just a car — it’s a provocateur!

Today, it’s not just about a car, but about the BMW M2 in the F87 body — a rare specimen that literally knocks the ground from under your feet. This is that moment when a car doesn’t just drive — it lives, breathes, presses, and provokes. But let’s go in order.

Why is the F87 a dream for many?

At first glance, it seems: if it’s so popular — why are there only 4 for sale in the entire country in 2024? Because they simply aren’t sold. This car is kept, cherished, and never let go.

What makes it special?

Original M-design: not a replica, not a body kit — this is a real M-bumper, wide arches, a massive rear, and a streamlined body.
Price: even the cheapest option starts at $38,000, while an M235i will cost ~$18,000.

But these are entirely different machines.

Comparison with the M235i:

Specification	M2 F87	M235i
Power	370 hp	320 hp
Differential Lock	Factory-installed	Needs upgrade
Transmission	DCT (dual-clutch)	Regular automatic
Track Behavior	A corner shark	Smooth cruiser
Engine	N55, up to 115 °C	N55, but tamer

A true asphalt buster

This car isn’t about peace. You can’t just “drive it” — it slaps you with power your dad never did.

Press the gas — hitting 100 km/h without traction, sweaty palms, heartbeat pounding. And it tells you: “Well, brother, let’s ride today!”

Tech specs and highlights:

DCT gearbox: fast, aggressive, unforgiving.
USA upgrades: AFE Power cold air intake — makes the engine meaner.
Engine temperature: standard at 115°C — requires quality servicing and cooling.
Suspension: stiff, fat stabilizers, dares you into corners at max speed.

Handling: sporty, but not for drifting.

Despite rear-wheel drive and a lock, it’s no drift car. With its front-shifted engine — spins often. But on the track, the M2 shows its best — it’s a revolver for destroying kilometers.

Interior: like a sports car

Uncoated carbon — real and raw.
LED panel, sport steering wheel, branded selector.
Yes, it’s a coupe, but the trunk can even handle a trip to the dacha — you’ll fit more seedlings than in an Octavia.

On the road: not about comfort

Every bump, every joint — like a “friendly fist” to your back.
But as soon as you hit the gas — 150 km/h in seconds, and you’ve forgotten the world.
Button control: Comfort, Sport, or Sport+.