The Auto Bild December 2019 edition will feature a track test with the new BMW M2 CS at the Sachsenring in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany. The test was performed way ahead of the official press drives, so it remains unclear whether the BMW M2 CS was a final production car or pre-production.
What we do know is that it featured the six-speed manual transmission and the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. And the recorded times are quite interesting. Let’s start with the BMW M2 CS time as published by Auto Bild – 1:34.98 – which is just a bit over half a second faster than the M2 Competition on the same track.
The M2 CS was weighed also and came in at 1532 kilograms. The standard sprint 0-100 km/h was timed at 4.3 seconds (BMW says the sprint should take 4.2 sec) while the 0-200 km/h at 13.6 seconds.
A look at the FastestLaps website shows that the BMW M2 CS is faster than the Porsche 911 Carrera S (1:35.19), Mercedes-AMG GT S (1:35.25), 718 Cayman GTS (1:35.35) and the Audi R8 V10 (1:35.64). Just slightly faster than the BMW M2 CS we have the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4.
Under the hood of the BMW M2 CS lies a modified version of the same S55 engine that powers the M2 Competition. In fact, it’s actually a similar variant of that engine that powered the M4 Competition Package. That means it’s a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged I6 engine with 450 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque.
The BMW M2 CS will have a limited run with just 2,200 units planned globally.
A much more track oriented M2 CSL with 470hp and 50 kg less weight would be cooler.
1500 kg is not light , bmw e39 had the same weight (520i) . I don’t know what a diet is this but it isn’t worth it. Plus I bet the M2 competition woud do the same time with the wheels and tyres from CS . So money for nothing again. Great job BMW. People with enough brain will stick with the standard M2 comp and maybe tune it to be much faster for a lot less money. 100 000 euro for M2!!!!! Do you know how much is that ?
The M2 CS is engineered to perform and last. Some desire to tune an old 320i and compete with supercars, but it will still remain a 320i.
It’s almost like you didn’t even bother to read the lap times and the cars it beat. SMH
Impressive times, as I recently had a 2 day BMW Driving Experience training at Sachsenring 2 weeks ago and my best time was 1:52.79 in a M4, but was slowed down by the instructor car waiting for other cars behind in the group to catch up. Sachsenring being a Moto GP track, the pavement has more traction compared to a Motorsport track.
Audi R8 V10 RWD with 540 hp from 0-62mph in 3.7 sec, Spyder in 3.8 sec. These are regions where the M2 family belongs, with RWD and straight inline six-cylinder of course and with better looking rear lights and without beaver teeth.
Worst car purchase I ever made: 2016 BMW M4 GTS, while its a monster car, the price fell out from under it, like most BMW’s. Sticker price of $135,000 for a “limited run” M4 GTS of 300, did not help hold the value. I sold it with very low miles for $77,500. Many on ebay in mid $70’s, now, that are essentially new. Make sure you like the M2, cuz there will be no re-sale market.
Any car bought new depreciates whatever the make. The dearer the list price the greater the depreciation. Buy a current model about 2.5 – 3 years old, still under factory warranty. Keep it say 2 -3 years and do the same again. If you lease it through a company you can claim all the lease costs as a tax deduction. I have had 6 BMW’s and my son’s had 3 plus 3 motor bikes. Never any problems and financially sound. Should also add that they have been the best drivers cars ever, which is what it’s all about.
That would make the car 5-6 years old, out of warranty. $1200 window switches? I loved all my Beemers, but after 3 years or so, electronics and other issues become very costly.
My current two, both 2013, an X5 110k, and E92 95K still drive like new. No problems at all. Regularly serviced and all good. Now re Audi’s, my son had one and needed a $1700 repair. Our mechanic had 3 new Audi’s in all from one medical practice within first 6 months and each needed several $thousand in repair costs. The practice sold their other 3 Audi’s very quickly.
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires do help on the lap times!!! Would be nice to see other cars in test on the same tires.