Talk about an enhanced version of the BMW M2 has been going around ever since the original came out. And I’m not necessarily referring to the M2 Competition here but a different car, one that’s even more track-focused. The name is yet to be revealed by BMW but sources are adamant on either BMW M2 CS or CSL, which would make sense and fit in the current BMW M naming scheme that sets cars apart with different combinations of letters stuck on the boot.
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The BMW M2 CS is going to be an enhanced version build atop the Competition model. The car is no longer a rumor but has been spotted a number of times out testing, most recently this week, close to the Arctic Circle (you can see the shots here). From the looks of things, the same recipe as on the M4 CS will be applied, with small incremental upgrades creating a borderline track car that’s also road-legal.
The front end will get new aero, most likely in the shape of a carbon fiber lip attached to the front bumper. Round the back the same material will be used for a boot lid spoiler, both elements being visible on the car in camo. Nothing out of the ordinary so far, you may say, but the dead giveaway here are the brakes. The BMW M2 even in Competition guise and even if you go through the M Performance catalogue doesn’t come with Carbon Ceramic Brakes and yet, if you check the color of the calipers on the prototype here, you might notice they are golden.
Other changes could include a carbon fiber roof, a new bonnet and some lightweight saving measures taken inside. As for the engine, chances are it will get a bump in power. It’s not like the S55 can’t develop more than what the Competition M2 offers (405 HP) but the question is how much more the M engineers will decide is OK. Unfortunately, no exact figure is available right now but we could expect something in the vicinity of 420 HP once the car comes out.
[Source: Motor1]
Any idea on the pricing?
Way too early. We won’t know until after the car is unveiled
Was thinking about getting an M2CP but this seems way more interesting. Hope the price difference isn’t too bad
Will probably be bad.
The brakes alone will add more than $8k to the price.
Stickers in M3 and M4 CS cars are often over 100k due to loaded options
Yea you’re right
But there is a ‘fire sale’ for the M3/M4 CS models as BMW NA again overshot what the market would accept price wise. Similar to what transcribed with the M4 GTS price tanking. Maybe the sweet spot is $80-$85k for the M2 CS?
Hopefully I can share some prototype pics when I’m in Arjeplog next week.
Keep your eyes open
Rather surprised BMW would not install the B58 here in its lowest power configuration as in the upcoming M3 Pure. No reason to keep the S55 alive for one low volume model.
why do the photos look like they were taken in summer? Does the Arctic Circle even get summer???