Back in 1974, there was a little coupe from BMW that terrorized racetracks and the Autobahn based on the 2002 tii. That was the 2002 Turbo, the first European production car to bolt on a turbo and was a riot to drive. Today, BMW is looking to celebrate 51 years of turbo-powered small coupes with the 2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition. You can immediately see the inspiration this new car draws from that very special 02 series.

The original 2002 Turbo-inspired looks start with the body. It’s dressed in Alpine White with a set of hand-painted tricolor BMW Motorsport stripes that stretch down the side edges of the hood. An additional set of triple-colored stripes flows down the standard M Carbon roof. The final set of tricolor BMW Motorsport stripes adorn the edge of the decklid that also utilizes an M Performance carbon fiber rear spoiler.

Another 2002 Turbo inspiration comes in the form of the reverse printed “Turbo” on the hood “power dome” that is finished in black. The reversed lettering is a direct nod from the original, as BMW wanted other drivers to know what was charging up in their mirrors. Some additional 2002-ness can be found in the selection of M Shadowline LED headlights.

The original 2002 Turbo grille featured an all-black surround save for the iconic kidneys that were finished in chrome. Sadly, that chrome kidney trim is missing but the M2 Turbo Design Edition’s black grilles are an otherwise accurate design choice. Finally, “Turbo” badging on the deck just under the M2 badge finishes off the standard but equally unique body features.

You’ll have a choice of 19-inch front and 20-inch rear staggered wheel designs for your 2002 Turbo-inspired M2, but the included set is the M Dual-Spoke Style 930M finished in black. You can also option for the hero wheels: a set of M Performance Style 1000M in Matte Gold Bronze for $6,266.

Performance-wise, the 2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition will retain the 3.0-liter twin-turbo I-6 that punches out 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. That’s far more than the original 2.0-liter, 170-hp turbocharged I-4 could ever dream of. Modern technology and two more cylinders also mean the modern Turbo will rocket to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds, a far cry from the 1974 2002 Turbo’s 7-second feat.

The modern M2 will come paired with

Back in 1974, there was a little coupe from BMW that terrorized racetracks and the Autobahn based on the 2002 tii. That was the 2002 Turbo, the first European production car to bolt on a turbo and was a riot to drive. Today, BMW is looking to celebrate 51 years of turbo-powered small coupes with the 2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition. You can immediately see the inspiration this new car draws from that very special 02 series.

The original 2002 Turbo-inspired looks start with the body. It’s dressed in Alpine White with a set of hand-painted tricolor BMW Motorsport stripes that stretch down the side edges of the hood. An additional set of triple-colored stripes flows down the standard M Carbon roof. The final set of tricolor BMW Motorsport stripes adorn the edge of the decklid that also utilizes an M Performance carbon fiber rear spoiler.

Another 2002 Turbo inspiration comes in the form of the reverse printed “Turbo” on the hood “power dome” that is finished in black. The reversed lettering is a direct nod from the original, as BMW wanted other drivers to know what was charging up in their mirrors. Some additional 2002-ness can be found in the selection of M Shadowline LED headlights.

The original 2002 Turbo grille featured an all-black surround save for the iconic kidneys that were finished in chrome. Sadly, that chrome kidney trim is missing but the M2 Turbo Design Edition’s black grilles are an otherwise accurate design choice. Finally, “Turbo” badging on the deck just under the M2 badge finishes off the standard but equally unique body features.

You’ll have a choice of 19-inch front and 20-inch rear staggered wheel designs for your 2002 Turbo-inspired M2, but the included set is the M Dual-Spoke Style 930M finished in black. You can also option for the hero wheels: a set of M Performance Style 1000M in Matte Gold Bronze for $6,266.

Performance-wise, the 2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition will retain the 3.0-liter twin-turbo I-6 that punches out 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. That’s far more than the original 2.0-liter, 170-hp turbocharged I-4 could ever dream of. Modern technology and two more cylinders also mean the modern Turbo will rocket to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds, a far cry from the 1974 2002 Turbo’s 7-second feat.

The modern M2 will come paired with