BMW's upcoming M2 will reportedly be significantly more powerful than the current M235i and the retired 1-Series M Coupe.
The M division may have squeezed as much as 374 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque out of the 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six, unnamed sources have told Auto Bild in a report spotted by BMW Blog.
If true, the tuning will add more than 50 ponies and as many lb-ft of twist to the M235i configuration. Previous rumors have varied, some as low as 360 horsepower and as high as 400.
The M2 is expected to borrow several pieces of technology from its larger cousins, the M3 and M4, including the steering system, brakes and active M differential, but with a price tag around $55,000.
Rumors suggest the new M car will begin production late in 2015, with market arrival in 2016.
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