Used BMW M2 Gearbox Mount

The BMW M2 has been produced across two distinct generations: the F87 (2016–2021, based on the F22 platform) and the G87 (2023-onwards, based on the G42 platform), and these generations use completely different subframes, engine configurations, and mounting arrangements, so a gearbox mount from an F87 will not transfer to a G87 or vice versa. Within the F87 generation, the original M2 used the S55 engine from around 2016 before BMW introduced the M2 Competition in 2018 with a revised version of the S55, and whether mounts interchange across that change is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration and engine code. Within the G87, the S58 engine is standard across the range, but always supply your engine code and registration to the breaker to be certain.

The engine code is the single most important detail for sourcing a gearbox mount, because the mounting arrangement follows the engine and gearbox combination rather than the badge or model year alone. The F87 M2 used the N55 engine in early cars, moving to the S55 in the Competition, while the G87 M2 uses the S58 — each of these can have different mounting requirements. Your engine code will be on your V5C or can be found via a VIN check, and you should always pass it directly to the breaker when requesting a quote.

Yes, gearbox type is a relevant fitment factor, because the mount has to suit the specific gearbox unit fitted to your car — the F87 M2 was offered with a six-speed manual and a seven-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic), and the G87 M2 is similarly offered with both a six-speed manual and an eight-speed automatic. The mount itself locates the gearbox to the subframe, so the correct unit must correspond to your actual gearbox type. Always confirm your gearbox type and code with the breaker when requesting a quote.

Yes, the BMW M2 is a rear-wheel-drive car with a longitudinally mounted engine and a separate gearbox unit, so it does have a dedicated gearbox mount (sometimes called a gearbox support mount or rear gearbox mounting) which locates the back of the gearbox to the subframe. This is a genuine, commonly replaced wear item on these cars, distinct from the engine mounts. UK breakers will typically list it as a gearbox mount or transmission mount, and quoting your engine code and gearbox type will help them identify the correct unit for your car.

Trim level and specification names like Competition or CS do not in themselves determine which gearbox mount you need — what matters is the engine code and gearbox type fitted to your specific car. The M2 CS used the same S55 engine family as the M2 Competition within the F87 generation, though whether the mounting hardware is identical is something to confirm with the breaker against your registration, as there can be ancillary and mounting detail changes within a production run. Do not rule out a part from a different trim level without first checking engine and gearbox codes with the breaker.

The F87 M2 and M2 Competition sit within the same generation and platform, but the original M2 used the N55 engine while the Competition used the S55, and this engine difference may affect the gearbox and its mounting arrangement. The boundary here — around the 2018 Competition introduction — is exactly the kind of production change where you should not assume interchangeability without checking. Take both registration numbers and engine codes to the breaker and ask them to confirm compatibility before purchasing.