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.
BMW M2 Competition tuning
The S55 twin-scroll twin-turbo straight-six in the F87 LCI M2 Competition is the same engine fitted to the F80 M3 and F82 M4 — same MEVD17 DME, same hardware ceiling. Samuel starts with the specific car: its fuel grade, installed hardware, rod-bearing condition, and the 410 bhp / 550 Nm factory baseline BMW shipped with a more conservative software limiter in the M2 Comp than the standard M3 / M4 cars. Stage 1 revises boost, ignition timing, fuel delivery and torque limits for 520 bhp / 700 Nm from the OEM hardware, flashed in around 15 minutes over OBD. Stage 2 recalibrates around downpipes, midpipe and intakes, targeting 560 bhp / 750 Nm. Stage 3 is bespoke around whatever hybrid or big-turbo spec you submit.
Engine
S55
Stock
410 bhp · 550 Nm
Stage 3 ceiling
410 bhp
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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About this tune
The F87 LCI M2 Competition (2018–2021) replaced the N55-engined pre-LCI M2 with the same S55 twin-turbo straight-six used in the F80 M3 and F82 M4, in the M2's tighter F87 coupe body. Stock is 410 bhp / 550 Nm, rear-wheel drive through either the 7-speed M-DCT or 6-speed manual — RWD only, no xDrive option on the F87. Samuel calibrates both gearbox variants to the same standard; if you're running the DCT, xHP gearbox calibration is available as an add-on.
Compatibility
This M2 Competition tune runs on Bootmod3, MHD or MG Flasher — all three flash the S55 over OBD. Compare platforms or see full S55 compatibility.
Engine guide
What the M2 Competition map revision covers: S55 stages explained
The MEVD17 DME in the M2 Competition manages boost pressure, ignition timing, fuel delivery and torque limits — and BMW shipped the M2 Comp with a more conservative software limiter than the equivalent M3 / M4 cars. That gap is what Stage 1 closes: 520 bhp / 700 Nm from the OEM hardware, flashed via the OBD port. Stage 2 recalibrates around the expanded airflow from downpipes, midpipe and intakes, targeting 560 bhp / 750 Nm — the stock turbos properly fed at their real ceiling. Add the Flex Fuel option at Stage 2 and the M2 Competition reaches up to 600 bhp on E40 blends. Every file is log-reviewed after the first flash before sign-off.
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.
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
The calibrated M2 Competition map is delivered to your BM3, MHD or MG Flasher account within 24 hours of payment confirmation. You flash it over OBD yourself in around 15 minutes — Samuel personally calibrates every file, no automated delivery.
Yes — the original S55 stock file is supplied before you flash, so the car can return to factory calibration at any time. The flash takes the same 15 minutes in reverse, and the M2 Competition's ECU does not require bench-flashing for Stage 1 or Stage 2.
A factory warranty can be voided if BMW attributes a specific failure to the tune — that's a personal call. Samuel's M2 Competition maps are calibrated to stay within the mechanical limits of the S55 hardware, and the tune is fully reversible to stock before any dealer visit. Many owners run a tuned M2 Competition without issue.
BM3 is the most widely used on the S55 and the best pick if you want realtime monitoring through the app. MHD was historically dominant on the F-series M cars and has a strong data-logging toolset. MG Flasher is a clean alternative for owners already in that ecosystem. The calibration Samuel delivers is the same on all three.
Yes. Once you've driven the M2 Competition on the new map, send your data logs back through your platform and Samuel reviews them before sign-off. The S55 rod-bearing condition is checked as part of the briefing on every M2 Comp job; if anything in the logs needs adjusting, the file is revised.
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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