2020 BMW M2 CS Could Be The Ultimate M Car

Work continues on the 2020 BMW M2 CS as spy photographers have caught a couple of prototypes undergoing testing.

Snapped wearing heavy camouflage, the high-performance coupe follows in the footsteps of the M2 Competition but adopts a slightly more aggressive design.

The styling changes are hard to see at first glance, but it appears the model will have a power dome hood and a more pronounced front splitter. Moving further back, there are lightweight wheels that are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. They’re backed up by a high-performance braking system with golden calipers and ventilated discs.

Additional changes are limited, but the car has a larger rear spoiler. One of the prototypes also had peeling camouflage and this confirmed the M2 CS will have a carbon fiber roof.

The unique styling continues in the cabin as there’s lightweight sport seats with cloth and leather upholstery. We can also see an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, carbon fiber trim and blue contrast stitching.

BMW hasn’t said much about the car, but it’s expected to have a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that produces approximately 444 hp (331 kW / 450 PS). If that number pans out, the model would have 39 hp (29 kW / 40 PS) more than the M2 Competition. That doesn’t sound like much, but the CS should also be lighter than its more mainstream counterpart.

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The engine can be paired to either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. It’s likely that both will enable the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in less than the four seconds as the M2 Competition can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.2 seconds with the manual and 4.0 seconds with the automatic.

The M2 Competition is slated to go into production early next year and volumes could be capped at 2,200 units.