BMW M2 G87

The G87 BMW M2 was shown to the public ahead of its debut at Motorclassica in Melbourne, Australia, in October 2022, before launching globally in April 2023 as the second-generation M2.

Production moved away from Leipzig, Germany, where the previous F87 M2 was built, to BMW's San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico, which already produced other 2 Series models. This change also affected the paint availability, as the Mexican facility was initially not equipped for BMW Individual paint production, meaning no Individual colors were available at launch.

The original G87 M2 launch palette was relatively limited, consisting of five exterior colors: Zandvoort Blue, Toronto Red, Brooklyn Grey, Alpine White, and Sapphire Black. Zandvoort Blue and Toronto Red were exclusive to the M2 at launch. Frozen paint options were later added to expand the selection.

For the 2025 model year, the G87 M2 received a mild update, with production starting in August 2024. Visually, changes were minimal, with the main exterior update being the availability of silver wheel finishes, while the engine received an additional 20 horsepower.

The available paint options also received a significant expansion compared to the limited launch range. New additions included Sao Paulo Yellow, Vegas Red Metallic, Portimao Blue Metallic, Skyscraper Grey Metallic, Frozen Pure Grey Metallic, and Frozen Portimao Blue II Metallic. Most notably for enthusiasts interested in exclusive finishes, BMW Individual colors became available for the G87 M2 for the first time, adding Java Green Metallic, Voodoo Blue, Grigio Telesto Pearl Effect Metallic, and Twilight Purple Pearl Effect Metallic to the palette.

In 2026, BMW introduced the M2 with M xDrive, marking the first time the G87 generation was available with an all-wheel-drive system. Alongside this update, the Individual palette was expanded further, including Borusan Turkish Blue, which became available for the M2 for the first time.

The combination of expanded Individual options and new special finishes significantly broadened the personalization possibilities of the G87 M2 compared to its launch specification.