Tuning · BMW M2 Competition (F87 LCI)
M2 Competition
S55
The S55 distilled into the M2 Competition. Hand-calibrated from Stage 1 to a fully bespoke big-turbo build.
Engine
S55
Stock
410 bhp · 550 Nm
Stage 3 ceiling
410 bhp
About this tune
The F87 LCI M2 Competition (2018-2021) is the S55-engined M2, replacing the N55 of the pre-LCI M2 with the same twin-scroll twin-turbo straight-six fitted to the F80 M3 and F82 M4. Stock is 410 bhp / 550 Nm, sent rear-wheel through either the 7-speed M-DCT or a 6-speed manual. RWD only. The smallest body BMW M fitted the S55 into, and one of the most tuner-popular M cars of the 2010s.
BMW M2 Competition tuning
The M2 Competition exists because BMW dropped its biggest small-car engine into its smallest body. The 2018 facelift retired the N55 and fitted the F87 with the same S55 that powers the M3 and M4. Short wheelbase, rear-wheel drive, DCT or manual, built until 2021. Owners tune it for a simple reason: it already handles better than its power figure suggests, and the engine has an enormous amount left in reserve.
BMW rated the M2 Competition at 410 bhp and 550 Nm, deliberately shy of its bigger siblings, but the software ceiling is the same. Samuel's Stage 1 takes the F87 to 520 bhp and 700 Nm on untouched hardware, a bigger proportional jump than any other S55 car gets. Stage 2, on downpipes, midpipe and intakes, targets 560 bhp and 750 Nm, with E40 flex fuel available on top.
The compact body does not shrink the ceiling: hybrid and full-frame turbo builds carry the M2 Competition into four figures, topping out around 1,200 bhp with port injection or an HPFP lift behind them. Delivery is entirely remote. Samuel writes the file against your declared hardware and fuel, sends it to BM3, MHD or MG Flasher within a day, and the stock map travels with it so nothing is permanent.
Configurator
Build your M2 Competition tune
Choose your stage — Stage 1, Stage 2 or Stage 3 — add the options that fit your car, and send the full build to Samuel for a custom remote remap. He'll quote, schedule, and personally calibrate within 24 hours of confirmation.
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Engine guide
BMW M2 Competition tuning, stages, hardware and what to expect from the F87 LCI S55
The F87 LCI M2 Competition (2018-2021) is the S55 dropped into the M2 body, replacing the N55-powered pre-LCI M2 with the same twin-scroll twin-turbo straight-six fitted to the F80 M3 and F82 M4. From the factory, BMW set the M2 Competition at 410 bhp / 550 Nm; the hardware ceiling sits considerably higher. BMW M2 Competition tuning with Samuel applies the same S55 Stage 1 / Stage 2 / Stage 2 Flex map family used on the F80 / F82 cars, with a calibration that translates the torque jump into the M2's tighter chassis. BMW M2 Comp tuning and BMW M2 Competition F87 tuning use the same map.
Stage 1
520 bhp · 700 Nm
No hardware required. The MEVD17 DME is flashed via the OBD port. BMW M2 Competition Stage 1 unlocks 520 bhp and 700 Nm from the OEM hardware (up from 410 / 550 stock, a larger gain than the equivalent Stage 1 on the M3 / M4 because BMW shipped the M2 Comp with a more conservative software limiter). The BMW M2 Competition chip tuning starting point.
Every M2 Competition tune Samuel produces is calibrated individually for the specific car, fuel grade and installed hardware, not a base map loaded and left. BMW M2 Competition tuning done correctly accounts for the F87 chassis behaviour, the M-DCT or manual gearbox calibration, the S55's rod-bearing condition and UK fuel quality; the map is reviewed against your data logs after the first flash and revised before sign-off.
Compatibility
Platform and hardware compatibility
Bootmod3 (BM3)
Full S55 support across every chassis in the F-series M family (F80 M3, F82 / F83 M4, F87 M2 Competition, F82 M4 CS / GTS, F80 M3 CS). MEVD17 DME OBD flashing, realtime monitoring via the BM3 app. The most widely used platform for S55 tuning.
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MHD
Full S55 support, historically the dominant platform on the F-series M cars before BM3 caught up. Suitable for Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 2 Flex Fuel. Excellent data-logging toolset.
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MG Flasher
Full S55 support. Clean interface and reliable flash process on the MEVD17 DME. A common alternative to BM3 / MHD for owners who prefer the MG ecosystem.
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xHP Flashtool
Compatible with the 7-speed M-DCT (Getrag GS7D36BG) fitted to F-series M cars in automatic spec. Gearbox calibration matched to the ECU map, strongly recommended at Stage 2 and above where torque jumps significantly. Available as an add-on. Manual-gearbox cars do not need xHP.
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ECU: MEVD17 DME across every S55 chassis. Accessible via OBD port, no bench flash required for Stage 1, Stage 2 or Stage 2 Flex Fuel.
M2 Competition specs & stage targets
BMW M2 Competition tuning at a glance
- Engine
- S55
- Body styles
- F87 Coupe
- Chassis codes
- F87 LCI
- Production
- 2016–2021
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed DCT or 6-speed manual
- Stock output
- 410 bhp · 550 Nm
- Tuning ceiling
- ~1200 bhp on the right hardware
| Stage | Target |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 520 bhp · 700 Nm |
| Stage 2 | 560 bhp · 750 Nm |
| Stage 3, Hybrid Turbo | 600-1200 bhp depending on spec |
| Stage 3, Big Turbo Kit | 600-1200 bhp depending on spec |
FAQ
M2 Competition tuning — frequently asked questions
More than any other stock S55 car, proportionally: from 410 bhp and 550 Nm to 520 bhp and 700 Nm with no parts fitted. BMW's factory rating held the engine back to protect the M3 and M4's positioning, so a Stage 1 F87 simply reclaims what the hardware could always do.
Only if it is a Competition. Pre-LCI M2s run the single-turbo N55, a different engine with its own stages and pricing, covered on the M2 F87 page. The S55 packages here apply to the M2 Competition, the facelifted F87 sold from 2018 to 2021.
Both take Stage 1 without drama. Above that the paths diverge. The DCT's clutch packs tolerate Stage 2 torque well, while the manual's single clutch is the first thing to protest, so Samuel shapes torque in the lower gears or recommends an uprated clutch depending on how you drive. Tell him which box you have when you enquire.
To around 1,200 bhp at the extreme. The F87 shares its engine, DME and tuning ceiling with every other S55 car. Getting there means a hybrid or full-frame turbo, supporting fuelling via port injection or an HPFP lift, and a bespoke calibration built around your exact parts list rather than a staged file.
A calibration written for your car, not a download. After you send your build details, Samuel prepares the file and pushes it to your BM3, MHD or MG Flasher account within 24 hours. You flash it through the OBD port at home, and the original calibration is retained so the M2 can go back to standard at any point.
Keep exploring
Keep exploring M2 Competition tuning
Other S55 models we tune: M3 (F80), M3 CS, M4 (F82), M4 CS, M4 GTS.
Engine guide
S55 tuning
Every S55 BMW we calibrate, with the full Stage 1, 2 and 3 breakdown for the engine.
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Stage 1 & Stage 2 explained
What separates Stage 1 from Stage 2 on the M2 Competition, the real-world gains and the hardware each one needs.
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How tuning is priced
How the licence, off-the-shelf maps and custom calibration are priced. We quote your exact spec, never a fixed menu.
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What is bootmod3?
New to remote flashing? A plain-English explainer on the platform and how a custom map reaches your car.
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