BEST IN CLASS: NO ONE IS FASTER.

The BMW M2 Competition stands as the best in its class - here are some others.

Best in class: no one is faster.The BMW M2 Competition stands as the best in its class - here are some others.

16. May 2018

Hold on tight, things are about to get fast. People have always been captivated by speed. Whether it’s driving, swimming or flying, technology is used to push the limits of what is possible – and this is especially true in motorsport. To us, it makes sense to draw comparisons between the new BMW M2 Competition and the fastest flyers from other areas. Speed-hunters and high-performers exist across the elements: by land, air and sea. Nothing can stop these blistering hi-tech machines.

BMW M2 Competition:

Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 10.0 - 9.8 (9.2 - 9.0)

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 227 - 224 (209 - 206)

The figures in brackets refer to the vehicle with seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic.

410 HP*

makes the BMW M2 Competition the performance king it its segment. With the optional M Driver's Package, its maximum speed reaches 280 km/h.

RUNAWAY TRAINS.

The Train Grand Vitesse (TGV) is a high-speed train that has hit speeds of 575 km/h during record runs. In everyday use, TGVs fly along at 320 km/h on French railway tracks with 545 passengers on board. However, the next record holder is ready to launch in Japan, as the maglev train Shinkansen L0 has already exceeded 600 km/h during test drives.

FUN FOR SPEED FREAKS.

Another sensational record on the tracks is the Formula Rossa rollercoaster in Abu Dhabi. The so-called Accelerator Coaster is two kilometres long and reaches a maximum height of 52 metres and goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, with a 24,000 kW (approximately 32,600 hp) hydraulic acceleration system. It goes from 0 to 240 km/h in a jaw-dropping 4.9 seconds. Just make sure you hold on to your facial features!

MAKING A SPLASH.

While most people chop along the water at a leisurely pace, things can get pretty fast in the write vehicle. The world’s fastest propeller-driven boat is named „Miss Budweiser" and hit a sensational 220.55 mph (354.86 km/h) on March 13, 2004 when driven by American Dave Villwock. The overall world speed record on the water, however, is held by Australian Ken Warby. In 1978, he deployed his self-built speedboat „Spirit of Australia", and reached a breathtaking speed of 317.596 mph (511.13 km/h). It was powered by a Westinghouse J34 jet engine from a decommissioned military aircraft.

ALMOST THREE TIMES THE SPEED OF SOUND.

In 1976, pilots Adolphus Bledsoe and Eldon Joersz reached almost intergalactic levels of speed with the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. At an altitude of 24,000 metres, they set the current speed record for an aircraft in the reconnaissance jet, reaching an ear-popping 3,529 km/h over a measuring distance of 16.1 kilometres. The Blackbird subsequently served in the US Air Force, before being used by NASA for testing purposes.

OUT OF SPACE: GOING FASTER THAN ANYONE BEFORE.

The US astronauts Tom Stafford, John Young and Eugene Cernan went down in history as true ,rocket men’. On 26 May 1969, during their return flight from the Moon to Earth, they reached the highest ever human-powered speed with their Apollo 10 spaceship: 39,897 km/h!

BMW M2 Competition:

Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 10.0 - 9.8 (9.2 - 9.0)

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 227 - 224 (209 - 206)

The figures in brackets refer to the vehicle with seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic.

The values of fuel consumptions, CO2 emissions and energy consumptions shown were determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable at the time of type approval. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany and the range shown considers optional equipment and the different size of wheels and tires available on the selected model. The CO2 efficiency specifications are determined according to Directive 1999/94/EC and the European Regulation in its current version applicable. The values shown are based on the fuel consumption, CO2 values and energy consumptions according to the NEDC cycle for the classification.

For further information about the official fuel consumption and the specific CO2 emission of new passenger cars can be taken out of the „handbook of fuel consumption, the CO2 emission and power consumption of new passenger cars“, which is available at all selling points and at https://www.dat.de/angebote/verlagsprodukte/leitfaden-kraftstoffverbrauch.html

All vehicles, equipment, combination possibilities and varieties shown here are examples and can differ in your country. In no way do they constitute a binding offer by the BMW M GmbH. Visit your local BMW website or see your authorised BMW M Retailer for accurate details on the offers in your country.

BEST IN CLASS: NO ONE IS FASTER.

The BMW M2 Competition stands as the best in its class - here are some others.