BMW M2: A Perfect Sports Car For $52,000

Whether you're a track amateur or a seasoned racer, the BMW M2 might be the most fun you can have for around $52,000. Jason Harper, James Bareham and Dan Seifert take it for a spin at the Monticello Motor Club.

Jun 7, 2016

Whether you're a track amateur or a seasoned racer, the BMW M2 might be the most fun you can have for around $52,000. Jason Harper, James Bareham and Dan Seifert take it for a spin at the Monticello Motor Club.

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