Base Model (2016 to 2018)

The BMW M2 "OG" (F87, 2016–2018) is the purest expression of the first-generation M2, specifically celebrated by the 2026 Australian buyer pool for its "Old School" soul and superior engine acoustics. While it lacks the M-derived S55 engine of its younger siblings, its N55 single-turbo inline-six is widely considered the best-sounding modern BMW engine, offering a more linear, mechanical growl that many enthusiasts prefer for a daily-driven street car. In the local market, the OG M2 attracts a pool of "drivers" who value its slightly lighter front end and the ability to run 18-inch wheels, which provides a more compliant ride on Australia's varied B-roads compared to the stiffer, 19-inch-minimum Competition. Desirability is currently peaking for 2017–2018 LCI (facelift) models, which introduced vastly improved LED "Hex" headlights and a digital instrument cluster that solved the legibility issues of earlier cars. Because it was the first M-car in years to return to the "compact, rear-drive, manual" formula, well-maintained Australian-delivered examples with a 6-speed manual transmission are increasingly being locked away by collectors, as they represent the most "analog" entry point into the modern M-division legacy.

The BMW M2 "OG" (F87, 2016–2018) is the purest expression of the first-generation M2, specifically celebrated by the 2026 Australian buyer pool for its "Old School" soul and superior engine acoustics. While it lacks the M-derived S55 engine of its younger siblings, its N55 single-turbo inline-six is widely considered the best-sounding modern BMW engine, offering a more linear, mechanical growl that many enthusiasts prefer for a daily-driven street car. In the local market, the OG M2 attracts a p… Read more