BMW knows how to honor its past without getting stuck in it. The 2026 M2 Turbo Design Edition takes direct inspiration from the 1974-1975 2002 Turbo — Europe’s first turbocharged production car — and translates those iconic visuals into a modern package that’s equal parts homage and head-turner. This is a limited-run M2 that happens to wear some of the coolest graphics BMW Motorsport ever created.
A Livery Worth the Premium
Every M2 Turbo Design Edition rolls out in Alpine White with hand-painted Motorsport stripes wrapping around the hood and trunk — the same tricolor treatment that made the 2002 Turbo instantly recognizable on European roads five decades ago. The gloss-black power dome hood carries reversed “turbo” script that reads correctly in a rearview mirror, a cheeky callback to the original’s front air dam lettering that let Autobahn drivers know exactly what was about to blow past them.
Topping it off is an M Carbon roof panel with integrated tricolor stripes running front to back, connecting the graphics into one cohesive package. A carbon fiber rear spoiler and unique “turbo” trunk badging round out the exterior, while the standard 930M wheels in black can be upgraded to the far better-looking Matte Gold Bronze 1000M wheels for $6,266.
Manual-Only Powertrain
Step inside over illuminated “M2 Turbo” doorsills and you’ll find Black Vernasca leather M sport seats with M Color Highlight stitching—a subtle nod to the exterior stripes. Carbon fiber trim spans the dashboard, door panels, and center console, where another retro “turbo” emblem sits just ahead of the six-speed manual shifter. Worth emphasizing: this edition is stick-shift only, which is both fitting for a 2002 Turbo tribute and increasingly rare in today’s market. Optional M Carbon bucket seats are available if you want the full track-ready experience. Standard equipment includes a heated M Alcantara steering wheel, wireless charging, head-up display, and M Shadowline lights with adaptive LEDs.
Same Engine, Pure Driving Focus
Under the hood sits the familiar 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline-six making 473hp and 406lb.ft of torque — identical to the standard M2. The 0-60 sprint takes 4.1 seconds with a 155 mph top speed, or 177 mph with the optional M Driver’s Package. No, there’s no power bump here. But that’s not really the point. The 2002 Turbo only made 170hp back in 1973 yet became legendary for what it represented: BMW Motorsport’s willingness to push boundaries and create something visceral. This modern tribute captures that spirit through design and exclusivity.
Spec Sheet
Model: 2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition
Engine: 3.0L M TwinPower Turbo inline-six
Power: 473hp
Torque: 406lb.ft
Transmission: 6-speed manual (exclusive)
0-60 mph: 4.1 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph (177 mph with M Driver’s Package)
Weight: 3,814 lbs
Limited Edition: Extremely limited production
Pricing & Availability
The M2 Turbo Design Edition starts at $82,900 plus $1,175 destination, putting it $17,400 over a base M2. Production kicks off in January 2026 with deliveries expected in early Q2. BMW hasn’t specified exactly how limited “extremely limited numbers” means, but given the original 2002 Turbo only saw 1,672 units built, expect this one to be rare enough to matter.
Recap
2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition
The 2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition is a manual-only tribute to the legendary 1974-1975 2002 Turbo, featuring hand-painted Motorsport stripes, reversed hood graphics, and a carbon roof — all for $82,900.
