When BMW introduced the limited-run 1M coupe in 2011, it proved just how big a demand there was for a small, compact M car. Only 450 were sold in the UK before production was halted in 2012, helping it gain a somewhat cult status amongst enthusiasts. It took BMW a further four years to fill this particular M-badged void, but when it did the result was astounding.

Hot on the heels of the M235i and M240i performance derivatives of the F22/F23 2 Series, the M2 weighs the same as the spicy 1M it replaced, but is wider, more aggressive and packs an additional 30bhp punch from its superb single turbo straight-six N55 engine, which features forged pistons, conrods and crankshaft as standard providing a bulletproof 370BHP and 500NM.

This torrent of torque is fed to the rear wheels through a slick-shifting seven-speed M-DCT dual clutch transmission with an Active M differential providing a thrilling driving experience and a blistering 0-62mph time of just 4.3 seconds.

Behind the slender split spokes of the 19in 437M wheels lies an M-Performance braking system. With huge 380mm discs at the front and 370mm items at the rear, each one gripped by vice-like four- and two-piston calipers respectively, this M2 has no shortage of stopping power and, combined with the sports suspension, allows you to use all of its potent performance to the full.

But you don’t have to be threatening the national speed limit to enjoy what this M2 has to offer, as everything from the guttural sound of the carbon-tipped M-Sports exhaust system to the full carbon-fibre aerodynamic package, which sees the lightweight weave applied to the grille, front splitters, side skirts, rear diffuser and spoiler, screams the M2’s sporting credentials at any speed.

The interior is just as performance focused too, coming with heated M Sports seats finished in black Dakota leather with blue stitching complemented with yet more carbon-fibre and tactile alcantara.

Heading up the M2’s sonically superb Harmon Kardon surround sound audio system is the excellent 8.8in split-screen display of the BMW Professional Infotainment system, which not only provides high end music, but also navigation, online services, and emergency call functionality.

As can be expected from all cars offered by Automotive Addiction, this beautiful 21,100 mile BMW M2 has been thoroughly inspected and has been treated to our in-house 40-hour preparation process including multi-stage paint correction. This M2 has never had any non-factory paintwork with consistent micron readings of paint thickness on every body panel, as verified by us. Buy in confidence from reputable, pedantic and professional detailers.

This is an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire this sublime driving machine, which is offered in magnificent condition with full BMW main dealer service history, including the crucial running-in service. It has also been through a rigorous healthcheck service just 15 miles ago at BMW Shrewsbury, who found it to be in excellent order throughout. Please contact us without delay if you wish to find out more or secure the car with a deposit.

The lustre of its Alpine White Paintwork has been amplified after our 40-Hour Detailing Process which includes a Multi-Stage Machine Paintwork Correction to all areas in our own exclusive detailing studio; we photograph our cars under 3,000 Watt of LED Light to showcase the quality of our Vehicle Preparation which is truly Market Leading.