The BMW M2 CS is about to be reborn subsequent 12 months with extra energy, a hardcore track-honed chassis set-up and an aggressive new look.
The primary M2 CS was applauded by Autocar’s highway testers for its compelling dynamics, and the second-generation automobile is predicted to comply with swimsuit with an array of weight-saving and handling-enhancing upgrades.
Count on the BMW to adorn light-weight alloys, a carbonfibre roof, carbonfibre bucket seats and loads of Alcantara trim, together with reworked bumpers that includes larger air intakes, a chunkier rear spoiler for elevated downforce and a extra hardcore braking set-up.
Particulars of any energy will increase stay below wraps, however it’s potential the CS will swap the M2’s ‘B58’ 3.0-litre straight six for the carefully associated – however stronger – ‘S58’ already utilized by the bigger M3 and M4. In idea, that would take the M2’s energy output past 500bhp and dramatically improve its on-paper efficiency.
True to kind, the M2 CS is about to be provided with rear-wheel drive solely however, in contrast to the earlier CS, it’s reportedly as a result of be offered completely with the eight-speed automated gearbox from the usual automobile. M bosses have recommended the model will proceed to supply its current handbook fashions for so long as they’re viable, however it is not going to be creating new handbook gearboxes.
The CS will reportedly be in manufacturing for round a 12 months, starting in August 2025. Earlier than that, BMW will replace the usual M2, with energy boosted from 453bhp to 469bhp – possible trimming the 0-62mph time by a few tenths of a second – and a raft of refined styling tweaks, together with new wheels and color choices.
Full particulars will come nearer to launch this August, however primarily based on a current price hike for the equally up to date M4, the tweaked M2 will improve in worth from round £65,000 to a determine nearer to £70,000. The highest-line CS is prone to push in the direction of – or even perhaps previous – the mid-£80,000 mark.
