Analog Thrill: The 2024 BMW M2 Manual
July 29 2025 - Gary Mollohan

This 2024 BMW M2 with a six-speed manual transmission is a dream car for driving purists—a rare machine that celebrates the lost art of shifting gears by hand. In an era where automatics and electric drivetrains dominate, this analog beast stands defiantly apart. Under the hood, it packs a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six delivering 453 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, giving it ferocious performance wrapped in a compact, rear-wheel-drive coupe.

Finished in sleek Black Sapphire Metallic and paired with a rich Cognac interior, this 2024 BMW M2 is barely broken in, showing just 1,980 miles on the odometer. Thoughtfully equipped, it features the Lighting and Shadowline Packages, heated front seats and steering wheel, a premium Harman Kardon surround sound system, striking red-caliper M Compound brakes, a moonroof, and a host of other desirable amenities. Click here to see the complete specifications.

With fewer modern cars offering a manual transmission, the BMW M2 is already prized by collectors and performance junkies alike. It’s not just fast—it’s a celebration of what driving used to be, and what some hope it will remain. Test drive one today at Isringhausen BMW in downtown Springfield, Il.