The M2 Competition may be widely regarded as the perfect compact RWD drive sports car, but BMW is working on an even more focused version, allegedly be dubbed the M2 CS, that was recently filmed testing near the Nurburgring.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the M2 CS will only be built for a single model year and come outfitted with largely the same twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine as the previous-generation M3 and M4 that’s also used by the current M2 Competition. A series of modifications will reportedly boost grunt up to 445 hp, a serious figure for a car of this size.
An amazing sports car is about to get even better
Much like the M2 Competition and the original M2 before it, the M2 CS will be rear-wheel drive only and come with either a six-speed manual or a dual-clutch transmission. This should make it an absolute blast to drive and result in some fairly impressive performance figures.
The uprated engine won’t be the only difference between the CS and the “normal” version. For example, the car will be available with carbon ceramic brakes and sold with a number of bespoke visual and aerodynamic parts, including new front and rear spoilers, a custom rear diffuser, carbon fiber roof, sculpted hood, and new wheels wrapped in Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires.
Those looking to pick up an M2 CS will have Black Sapphire, Alpine White, Hockenheim Silver, and Misano Blue paint schemes to choose from.
BMW hasn’t said when the M2 CS will premiere, but we expect it to launch before the end of the year.