The G87 M2 is one of the best-looking cars BMW has put out in years. Squared-off arches, a proper rear-wheel-drive stance and the S58 twin-turbo six pushing up to 353 kW after the 2025 update. It looks quick sitting still.
Then you rock up to a Sunday meet and there are three more parked next to yours.
A BMW M2 body kit is how you make yours look built, not bought. Fit the right one and it sharpens the nose, tightens the stance and gives the G87 real road presence, all without touching the engine. Fit the wrong one, some universal kit wrestled on with a heat gun, and it looks worse than factory.
This guide runs through the lot: the parts that suit the G87, the materials that survive the Australian sun, what a kit costs, the legal side and how to nail the fitment. New G87 or older F87, here is how to do it properly.
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What a BMW M2 Body Kit Is (and What It Does)
A body kit is a set of exterior aero parts that bolt to your M2 and change how it sits and how air moves around it. On the G87 you are mostly working with four pieces.
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Front splitter. Bolts under the front bumper, extends the nose and cuts front-end lift. It is the single part that changes the car's face the most.
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Side skirt extensions. Run along the sills between the wheels, visually drop the ride height and clean up airflow down the flanks.
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Rear diffuser or valance. Finishes the rear underbody, adds aggression and helps settle the back end at speed.
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Spoiler cap. Slips over the boot lip for a subtle ducktail without drilling holes.
Some of this is aero and some of it is pure look. A front splitter and rear diffuser do manage airflow and add a bit of downforce. A spoiler cap is mostly about the silhouette. Most G87 owners want the OEM+ result: factory lines, just sharper. Get the parts right and that is what you get.
G87 vs F87: Getting the Right Kit for Your M2
The M2 comes in two generations and they do not share panels. This matters before you spend a dollar.
The G87 is the current car, launched here in 2023 on the same CLAR platform as the M3 and M4. It is 33mm wider and 100mm longer than the old car, with squared-off bumpers that need their own parts.
The F87 is the first-gen M2 from 2016 to 2021, including the M2 Competition and CS. Different bumpers, different sills, different everything down low.
So a G87 M2 body kit and an F87 M2 body kit are not interchangeable. This is where universal kits fall apart. Universal means it fits nothing properly, and on a car like the M2 that gap around the bumper is the first thing people notice. Every Maxton part is TUV-certified, engineered and 3D-scanned for one model, so it follows the factory lines and bolts to the original mounting points. If you are on the older car, shop F87-specific parts and skip anything sold as one-size-fits-all.
Which Maxton M2 G87 Parts Should You Start With?
AusBody Works is the official Australian distributor for Maxton Design, so the BMW M2 G87 body kit range is the natural place to start. You do not have to buy everything at once. Most builds go one part at a time, and the order below is the usual path.
1. Front splitter first
The front splitters change the car the most for the money. Maxton offers a few styles for the G87, from the cleaner V.3 and V.5 to the deeper Street Pro versions, around $379 to $384.
2. Side skirts next.
The side skirts tie the front and rear together and lower the visual stance. Expect around $379 to $384.
3. Rear side splitters and diffuser.
Add the rear diffusers and rear side splitters to finish the back. Rear side splitters sit around $269, with rear valance and diffuser options near $379 to $384.
4. Spoiler cap to top it off.
The 3D spoiler cap suits the G42 2 Series and G87 M2 and runs about $294.
Prefer to do it in one hit? The Maxton full body kit pairs a matched splitter, skirts and diffuser from $1,650, in gloss black ABS or prepreg carbon. It is the tidy way to get the whole look with parts designed to work together. Browse the full Maxton M2 G87 products range to see what is in stock.
[Image: Grid of Maxton G87 parts: front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, spoiler cap]
ABS, Polyurethane or Carbon Fibre? Picking Your Material
Material is where a lot of people get burned, so here is the straight version.
ABS plastic
Rigid, holds paint beautifully and gives that crisp factory-fit edge. It is the sweet spot for most G87 builds on price and finish.
Polyurethane (PU)
More flexible than ABS, so it shrugs off knocks, kerbs and speed humps. A smart pick if your M2 is a daily and you live with rough driveways.
Genuine carbon fibre
The premium end. Real woven carbon is lighter and has a depth that fake carbon cannot copy. Maxton's genuine carbon fibre parts for the G87 run from around $1,350 for rear side splitters up to $2,150 for a carbon splitter or skirts.
One warning. Plenty of cheap kits are sold as carbon when they are carbon-look ABS or a vinyl wrap that chips, peels and fades in the Australian sun. The old F87 fibreglass kits had the same problem, easy to crack in a low-speed bump. You can buy a cheap lip twice or a quality ABS or carbon part once. We know which one still looks sharp two summers in.
What About a Widebody BMW M2?
Here is where we save you a headache. A true widebody BMW M2 means physically widening the car: cutting the guards, fitting flared arches and pushing the wheels out to a wider track. It looks incredible when it is done right, but it is a serious build. You are looking at fibreglass or carbon arch kits, a full respray to colour-match, wider wheels and, in most states, engineering sign-off because you have changed the car's width.
Most owners chasing the wide look do not want all that. What they want is a planted, aggressive stance, and you get most of the way there with a deep front splitter, side skirts and the right wheel and tyre setup. That is a bolt-on afternoon, not a workshop project. If you are set on a full arch conversion, plan the budget and the compliance first. If you just want presence, the OEM+ route gets you 90% of the look for a fraction of the cost and hassle.
Are BMW M2 Body Kits Legal in Australia?
Good news first: bolt-on body kits are legal across Australia when they meet the Australian Design Rules and your state's requirements. The one that trips people up is ground clearance. In most states no part of the bodywork, other than the wheels and tyres, can sit lower than 100mm off the ground, and parts must not have sharp protruding edges.
A splitter, skirts and a diffuser on a standard-height G87 are generally fine. If your M2 is lowered on coilovers, measure your clearance before you buy so you know where you stand. Rules do vary between states and territories, so check with your local transport authority. For a fuller breakdown, our guide on whether body kits are legal in Australia walks through it.
DIY or Professional Install?
A single lip or a spoiler cap is a doable DIY job if you are handy with basic tools and take your time. Maxton parts bolt to the factory points, so there is no guessing where things go.
A full kit is a different story. Getting panels sitting flush, gaps even and, for some builds, parts painted or wrapped to match takes patience and the right prep. If you would rather it just be perfect, AusBody Works offers professional installation at the Sydney workshop. First time fitting anything? Our guide on installing your first body kit is worth a read before you start.
Because stock sits in the Riverwood warehouse, there is no six-week wait from overseas. Orders dispatch within one business day, and shipping is free Australia-wide over $500.
How Much Does a BMW M2 G87 Body Kit Cost?
It scales with how far you take it. Rough guide for the G87:
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Single Maxton part (splitter, skirts or diffuser): around $269 to $384.
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Full ABS kit (splitter, skirts and diffuser matched): from $1,650.
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Genuine carbon parts: roughly $1,350 to $2,150 each.
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Going further: if you want the M2 to sound as sharp as it looks, exhaust and bolt-on extras for the G87 range from a few hundred dollars up.
Start with a front splitter, live with it, then build out. That way you spread the cost and never end up with a look you rushed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a G87 body kit fit my F87 M2?
No. The G87 and F87 are different generations with different bumpers and sills, so parts are not interchangeable. Shop parts made specifically for your car, an F87 M2 body kit for the 2016 to 2021 model or a G87 M2 body kit for the 2023-onward car.
What is the best material for a BMW M2 body kit?
ABS plastic is the best all-rounder for most G87 builds because it is rigid, holds paint well and gives a factory-fit finish. Polyurethane is more forgiving on rough roads, while genuine carbon fibre is the lightweight premium option. Avoid carbon-look plastic and cheap fibreglass, which fade and crack.
How much does a BMW M2 G87 body kit cost?
Individual Maxton parts for the G87 start around $269, a matched full ABS kit starts from $1,650, and genuine carbon parts run from about $1,350 to $2,150 each. Shipping is free Australia-wide on orders over $500.
Are BMW M2 body kits legal in Australia?
Yes, bolt-on body kits are legal in Australia when they meet the Australian Design Rules and your state's rules. The main requirement is keeping at least 100mm of ground clearance with no sharp edges, so check your state's transport authority, especially if your M2 is lowered.
Can you get a widebody kit for the BMW M2?
Yes, but a true widebody means cutting and flaring the guards, fitting wider wheels and usually getting engineering approval. Most owners get the wide, aggressive look instead from a deep front splitter, side skirts and the right stance, which is a far simpler bolt-on job.
Build the G87 That's Unmistakably Yours
Your G87 is already one of the sharpest cars on the road. The right parts just make it unmistakably yours. Browse the full BMW M2 G87 body kit range, all genuine Maxton, all model-specific, all backed by the Fitment Guaranteed program. Order online for fast Australia-wide dispatch, or grab it locally in Sydney.
