Overview
2023 BMW M2 appears on the official Forza Horizon 6 car list as a A Class (sharp performance) entry in the base roster. This page covers how it tends to drive in its class, where it fits inside the Japan setting, how to think about a starting tune, and which roster entries it naturally compares against.
Background and Forza Horizon 6 context
The G87 M2 reset the lineup to a focused, smaller M coupé, sharing the S58 twin-turbo inline-six (453 hp) with its M3/M4 siblings but in a shorter, narrower body. A six-speed manual remained available, drawing comparisons to the original E46 M3 as a driver-focused throwback in an era of automatic-only flagships. On the official Forza Horizon 6 car list this 2023 BMW entry sits in the A Class (sharp performance) bracket inside the base roster, which is the placement players come to this page expecting to confirm against the public source. Inside the same A Class (sharp performance) bracket, the closest comparison roster entries for players are 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C and 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, which is the A Class (sharp performance) peer group this car is usually weighed against.
Driving feel in Forza Horizon 6
G87 M2 uses the S58 twin-turbo inline-six from the M3/M4 making 453hp through a six-speed manual or eight-speed ZF. In A-class events the short wheelbase keeps the playful M2 character of the F87 it replaced; the trade-off is a kerb weight close to 1,700kg, noticeably heavier than the F87.
Where it shines
A class is the sweet-spot bracket for many Horizon road events, especially mid-length point-to-points and Street race playlists.
Tuning starting point
A class rewards smarter aero and gearing. Test whether a top-speed gear or a corner-exit gear suits the events you actually run.
How to get 2023 BMW M2
This car is listed without an add-on label on the official Forza Horizon 6 source, so we treat it as part of the base roster. Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, 2026, and before that date the public Autoshow may not surface every base-roster car yet — players asking 'how do I get this car, it is not in the Autoshow?' on Reddit or the Forza forums usually find the answer is 'wait for launch day or a post-launch update'. After launch, base-roster cars are normally available through credits in the Autoshow, Wheelspins, Festival Playlist rewards, or the in-game showcase that introduces new vehicles.
