The BMW M2 is already an impressive sports car, but rumors of a more powerful and track-focused variant have been generating buzz for some time. Dubbed the M2 CS, this highly anticipated performance model has finally been spotted by our team of spy photographers, lurking in a parking lot under heavy camouflage. Despite the cover-up, it’s clear that the M2 CS will feature an even more aggressive body kit, signaling a new level of performance for this already capable car.
The camouflaged prototype reveals several key features that set it apart from the standard M2. Notably, it sports a deeper front bumper and a ducktail spoiler that appears to be integrated into the tailgate, similar to the one on the larger M4 CSL. In our opinion, this design looks even sexier than the fixed rear wing from the M Performance parts catalog. The M2 CS also comes equipped with a staggered setup, with the rear wheels appearing both wider and larger in diameter than the front.
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BMW has been tight-lipped about the upcoming M2 CS, but it’s safe to assume that the car will be both lighter and more powerful than its predecessor. After all, the twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which delivers 453 hp (338 kW / 459 PS) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque in the standard M2, has already shown its potential in other BMW M models.
As reported by BMW Blog, the upcoming M2 CS could produce between 500-520 hp from its tweaked inline-six, which would make it more powerful than the current M3/M4 Competition but below the hardcore M3 CS and M4 CSL. The track-focused M2 is expected to retain the rear-wheel drive of the standard car, rather than adopting the heavier xDrive system. It’s unclear if BMW will offer a manual option for the M2 CS, but it’s expected that the 8-speed automatic will come as standard.
The car will also feature weight-saving measures and a revised chassis setup to complement the extra power and aggressive aero. All of these enhancements should make the M2 CS even faster and more fun to drive around the track than the plain M2.
The M2 CS is not expected to arrive until 2025, so we’re still in the early stages of its development. We anticipate that BMW will continue testing the M2 CS on and off the track, with more prototypes likely to appear in the coming months.
