BMW M Motorsport’s new-for-2026 entry-level M2 Racing model will compete in the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring next month, in what will represent the car’s final major endurance test before the order book opens.
The car will be fielded by FK Performance Motorsport and contest the 24-hour race in the SP3T category with Belgian drivers Ugo de Wilde and Charles Weerts, and German Jens Klingmann (who has been involved in the testing and development of the vehicle) at the wheel. They will also be joined by experienced Nürburgring racer and motorsport journalist Michael Bräutigam.
“With the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, the intensive test and development phase of our new entry-level car, the BMW M2 Racing, comes to an end,” says Björn Lellmann, the head of customer racing at BMW M Motorsport.
“For one final time, our works drivers will collect data and impressions to help us deliver a car to our customers that is as well-prepared as possible.
“The Eifel endurance race is the ultimate test of strength. I’m delighted that we can also give the media the exclusive opportunity to experience the car’s performance firsthand.”
To this point, BMW M2 Racing has already completed more than 30,000 test kilometres. Powered by a 313 HP 4-cylinder in-line turbocharged engine, it is eligible for a wide variety of championships, including the NLS, TC America, 24H Series, Supercar Challenge, plus BMW single-make competitions and trackdays.
“The 24 Hours of Nürburgring marks the final major dress rehearsal for our BMW M2 Racing,” adds Jens Klingmann.
“We’ve completed a long and intensive testing and development phase and have covered a lot of kilometres. Now we’re especially looking forward to putting the car through its paces once more in race conditions, to ensure we can hand over a perfectly developed BMW M2 Racing to our customers.
“I believe we are very well prepared. We’ve simulated every scenario for all areas of use – whether on the Nordschleife, in other championships, or for track days.
“Of course, things are always a bit different in real race conditions. For example, you see how driver changes go, or whether everything is finalised on the software side.
“So this is truly the final big test before production begins.”
The base version of the BMW M2 Racing, which was launched back in April, is priced at €98,000 (net) in the EU and is being distributed through selected BMW M Motorsport dealers.
