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Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Model Introduced Year
2022
2013
Generation
G87 compact high-performance two-door coupé developed by BMW M.
First-generation Wraith fastback coupé; this profile uses the May 2016 World technical specification aligned with the April 2016 South African 6.6T V12 listing.
Facelift History
Current G87 BMW M2 range with distinct rear-wheel-drive M2 Coupé and automatic BMW M2 with M xDrive identities; M2 CS remains separate.
No facelift attribution is made; this archive profile is tied to the May 2016 World technical specification rather than the different 2013 launch figures.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2016
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Coupe
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2016
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Premium Coupé
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Vehicle Type
Car
Passenger car
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Length
4580 mm
5285 mm
Width
1887 mm
1947 mm
Height
1403 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
2747 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
1805 kg
2360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2155 kg
2810 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
987 mm
1002 mm
Rear Headroom
943 mm
941 mm
Front Legroom
1043 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
888 mm
937 mm
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
B48
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
6592 cc
Cylinders
6
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
353 kW
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 Nm @ 2700-5620 rpm
800 Nm @ 1500-5500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
285 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
4 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
12.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
197 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
339 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
2.813
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic with Low selector mode; no manual override
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
6.99 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
4.59 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
10.10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
83 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
6.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
52
83
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
580.42 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
446.61 km
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
Yes
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Head and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Yes
Front-seat side airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Available – steering-wheel vibration warning
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Available – steering-wheel vibration warning
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Standard
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
Around View Monitor
Yes
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Visual and audible iBrake warning
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
Front
Heated front seats
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Optional front ventilated seats
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Optional 1,340-fibre Starlight Headliner
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Seat Trim
M Sport seats
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Two one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Yes
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Optional fixed glass roof
Electric Tailgate
No
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Standard
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Yes
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Number of Speakers
6
18
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Classic analogue instruments; no tachometer
USB Ports
2
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch high-definition display
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
LED Headlamps
Standard
Adaptive headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Yes
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Bespoke paint with optional two-tone treatment
Headlights
Standard
Adaptive headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Optional fixed glass roof
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Front Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
20
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km
327 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Ownership Role
Enthusiast and executive
Historical South African new-car derivative documented locally from 2013 and still offered new in 2020; the March 2022 global order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Price Zar
1601000 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
1601000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
1601000
Not confirmed
Spec
M2 Coupé
Wraith
Warranty
Yes
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This M2 Coupé and Wraith comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: M2 Coupé 97 vs Wraith 97.
Efficiency index: M2 Coupé 47 vs Wraith 31.
Safety-equipment index: M2 Coupé 92 vs Wraith 87.
Practicality index: M2 Coupé 53 vs Wraith 58.
Ownership-cover index: M2 Coupé not separately scored vs Wraith not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
M2 Coupé leads by 3 points
M2 Coupé and Wraith are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
M2 Coupé
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
53/100
Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW M2 Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 71 pts for Wraith
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, M2 Coupé leads. However, Wraith may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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