BMW announced the M2 Turbo Design Edition, a special tribute to the legendary 1974 to 1975 BMW 2002 Turbo that costs about $84,000 including destination.
That’s nearly $15,000 more than the $69,350 base M2 despite carrying the same 473-hp engine.
Every example comes finished in Alpine White with carbon fiber roof featuring colored M stripes running front to back.
Hand-painted BMW Motorsport stripes wrap the hood and trunk lid, with an offset stripe running the length of the roof. A black Turbo graphic spans the Power Dome hood while subtle carbon spoiler accents the trunk.
The reverse Turbo lettering on the hood recalls the original 2002’s front spoiler design meant to terrorize drivers in rear view mirrors.
Standard equipment includes black M Dual Spoke wheels, though the gorgeous Matte Gold Bronze Style 1000M rims shown in photos cost an extra $6,260.
Inside, door sill plates feature M2 turbo script with prominent Turbo logo positioned ahead of the shifter. M Sport seats come trimmed in Black Vernasca Leather with signature tricolor M accents in subtle red, blue, and violet.
Optional M Carbon bucket seats cost $4,500 additional with matching tricolor detailing.
True to the original 2002’s manual transmission heritage, the Turbo Design Edition is available exclusively with a six-speed manual. No automatic option exists at all.
The S58 twin turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six produces the same 473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft as regular manual M2s, hitting 60 mph in 4.1 seconds.
Standard features include M Performance carbon rear spoiler, M Shadowline lights with adaptive LEDs, carbon interior trim, heated M Alcantara steering wheel, wireless phone charger, and head-up display.
Many of these would cost extra on regular M2, though total bonus kit onboard amounts to less than $6,000 in value.
Optional M Driver’s Package costs $2,500, raising the limiter from 155 mph to 177 mph and including a day’s high-performance driving course at the BMW Performance Center.
BMW confirms extremely limited quantities without specifying exact production numbers. At $84,000, the Turbo Design Edition sits awkwardly between base M2 and the new M2 CS at $99,775.
The CS weighs 97 pounds less, packs upgraded engine producing 523 horsepower and 479 lb-ft, includes chassis upgrades, ducktail spoiler, and standard M Carbon buckets.
The CS dealbreaker for some is an automatic-only transmission. The Turbo Design Edition offers manual purists a heritage-focused alternative, assuming they’re willing to pay a premium for hand-painted stripes and nostalgia.
The 2002 Turbo helped lay the foundation for the high-performance BMWs we love today, inspiring modern icons like the 2 Series and M3. It was the ultimate driving machine before the Ultimate Driving Machine tagline existed.
The M2 Turbo Design Edition’s $15,000 premium over the standard M2 comes down to what you value. You’re paying for its limited production status, hand-painted graphics, and carbon roof with stripes. Mechanically, it’s identical to the updated 2025 model.
