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Chris Harris DrivesChris Harris Drives: BMW M2 vs BMW 1M CoupeTop Gear TeamPublished: 21 Nov 2016 External link to Top Gear Magazine Subscription – 5 issues for £5

Is the BMW M2 a bona fide M car? Chris Harris finds out, with the help of its bombastic predecessor, the 1-series M Coupe.

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