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Originally Posted by Christian1LE

I think the only others cars I would consider right now are the Cayman GT4, and the new M2 Competition (not released yet, just speculation). Oh yeah, also a ZL1

I would consider the M2 Competition as my next move.

A PROPER M POWERTRAIN
As reported by AutoCar, the 2023 BMW M2 will arrive with a familiar engine to any fan of the current M lineup. Known as the S58, this turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six debuted in the BMW X3 M and X4 M models, before finding service in the new M3 and M4 platforms. Compared to the outgoing N55 and S55 engines in the most recent M2 models, the S58 features twin mono-scroll turbochargers, reworked heads, a new crankcase design, and a more efficient injection system. Sources close to the automaker have told the publication that the engine should be good for around 410 hp in the standard M2, while a more powerful M2 CS variant could get as much as 430 hp. That is just 50 hp shy of the full-blown M3 and M4, which should be plenty in the M2’s smaller chassis. Better yet, torque is expected to be up as well, with AutoCar reporting a figure of 428 lb-ft of torque on offer from the standard M2 model. The engine is expected to come mated to both a six-speed manual and an eight-speed automatic transmission, the latter of which replaces the old seven-speed dual clutch unit found in the current car.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...7/2023-bmw-m2/