BMW M2 CS returns with more power and pace

The second-generation BMW M2 arrived in 2022 but there has been no Competition model, at least in the EU. Instead BMW has revealed the full-fat M2 CS. 

With powertrain and chassis upgrades and more aggressive looks, expect a hefty premium over the standard M2s $150k price tag.

BMW has made CS versions of M2, 3, 4 and M5. Instead of the base M2’s 353kW and 600Nm of torque, the CS should develop over 500bhp (at least 373kW) and 650Nm. This is via a retune of the twin-turbocharged three-litre straight-six found in the standard car. 

Power will head to the rear-wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. It is unlikely to have a six-speed manual option, according to Auto Express.

The car has been spied testing, but in final form it has a large ducktail spoiler that’s integrated into the bootlid and a fresh diffuser. M2 CS also features a matt black front splitter, a carbon-fibre roof and gold-coloured wheels. Final bodyweight is unclear.

Read our review of the BMW M2 here.

In the cabin there are ‘CS’ logos and a carbon centre console. It comes with more encompassing front seats too and, likely as not, some track-focused driving modes. 

The CS will probably be a ‘limited run’ if the former example was anything to go by (just 2200 units globally).