The M2 is a great choice for track days. An M2 with this special kit? All the better, the brand says.

NOTHING says ‘race-circuit ready’ like a track kit, and for owners of BMW’s entry performance coupe … it’s a heck of a fit out.

Introduction of a factory-developed M Performance Track Kit designed specifically for track-day use, yet still road legal, has been announced.

There’s no word yet on NZ availability, let alone potential price, but going by what’s on offer, it likely won’t be an insignificant additional sum.

It’s the equivalent of $NZ50,000 in Germany. Also important to note it’s also configured for the M2 CS, which became available here at end of 2025 for $206,900 - plus another $19k of you order in the optional carbon brakes. Which you likely would in this instance.

But what a look, what a message, right? BMW and its in-house performance arm say the elements they have created at purpose-aimed at drivers who regularly explore their car’s limits on closed circuits.

Th enable max attack, the extras add significant aerodynamic and chassis upgrades to the standard M2.

Says the brand: “Track days are becoming an increasingly popular pastime for drivers with sporting ambitions.

“They relish the chance to enhance their performance on a closed track and to explore the dynamic capabilities of their BMW M.

“Track days are all about the thrill of driving, about vehicle control and the experience of performance. In addition, track days promote a sense of community by bringing like-minded people together to share their passion for motorsport and BMW M automobiles.

“To push the boundaries even further towards pro racing at these sporting events” comes the kit that will allow the base vehicle to deliver even sharper handling and performance on the race track.

So what do you get? The fit out includes a manually adjustable front splitter that can be deployed for use on the track. It forms a single unit with the front diffuser.

This feature is complemented by wheel arch diffusers, which are not adjustable, and a scoop under the upstream engine oil cooler. The front splitter/diffuser significantly increases downforce, “with aero flicks adding even more grip.”

Added to this is a manually adjustable swan neck rear wing, as used on the BMW M4 GT4 and BMW M4 GT3 customer sport models. It features a unique ‘race mode’ in which the rear wing is moved by 50 millimetres toward the rear, significantly increasing the wing’s aerodynamic effectiveness.

When retracted in ‘street mode’, its position complies with the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulation (StVZO), as the vehicle limits are not exceeded. The rear wing’s angle of attack can also be varied, with two settings available to maximise downforce on the rear axle depending on the characteristics of the track. Another eye-catching, unique feature is the brake light integrated into the rear wing.

Other elements include a threaded chassis with 4-way adjustable rebound and compression damping, adjustable support bearings and the first special motorsport damper system to also be road-legal. In addition, the chassis can be lowered by up to 20 millimetres at the front and rear. The height adjustment is infinitely variable.

The Track Kit’s components were developed in collaboration with BMW M specialists, who can draw on expertise built up in the course of countless races and victories.

All components were aerodynamically optimised in the BMW wind tunnel. Jörg Weidinger – who is both a record driver and BMW M test engineer responsible for chassis development – was in charge of overall fine-tuning. The components all interact in a unique way, especially when combined with the optional ultra-track tyres.

And there’s more than just visual noise. An M Performance exhaust system optimises. exhaust gas routing enhances the distinctive sound of the 390kW engine, with access to several modes that “fine-tune the exhaust system’s performance. All of them generate an exhilarating, exceptionally sporty engine sound,” BMW promises.

You can tick up optional M Performance tailpipe trims in carbon and titanium, “two materials that have proven themselves in motor racing.” As well as adding weight to the performance persona, this set up saves on kilos: Eight to be precise. It alone costs the equivalent of $NZ16k in Germany.