Plus, on paper, the M2 Comp makes 70 hp more than the GR Supra, which is really just a rebodied, hardtop BMW Z4, right? The BMW that’s badged as a BMW should wipe the floor with its Japanese ...

The net result is a power figure of 453bhp, 50bhp less than the M3/4, but a generous 49bhp more than the previous M2 Comp. The torque peak of 406lb ft is actually the same as the previous M2 ...

The BMW M2 was a car that came so close to greatness. With its pugnacious looks, compact dimensions and biddable rear-drive handling it had all the key ingredients to fill that E30 M3-sized hole ...