2016 BMW M2 Base

The M2 is BMW's compact two-door coupe, the smallest M car you could buy in 2016. It's a rear-drive driver's car with sharp steering and a chassis that feels playful at the limit. The ride is firm, but that's the trade for the flat cornering and immediate responses. Inside, you get supportive sport seats and a simple, driver-focused layout. The M2 is the purest M car of the year, trading the M4's extra weight and power for a smaller, more playful chassis. Its 3.0L I6 makes 365 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque through a six-speed automatic, and the rear-wheel drive layout makes it easy to rotate the car with the throttle. A six-speed manual was standard, but this car has the optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, which snaps off shifts faster than most drivers can.