The last BMW M2 CS arrived as a limited-edition special in 2020, putting out 444 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque for only one yr available on the market, asking the lucky few for $84,595 simply to get a shot on the ride — and that was before options and markups, because all of us remember what it was like attempting to get any automotive in 2020, right? The M division’s cooking up one other M2 CS to reach next yr either as a 2025 or 2026 model; Bimmerpost forum member yunguldyn has intel on what’s ahead. This is similar BMW insider who told us the 2025 M2 would show with 475 horsepower; two months ago, BMW launched the coupe with 473 hp. In accordance with the forum, the inbound M2 CS will send 525 horsepower to the rear axle through an eight-speed automatic transmission, the one gearbox on offer. Let’s give that number the identical 2-hp difference as with the usual M2, and we’re at 523 hp.
Such a sum could be 79 hp greater than the last M2 CS, 20 hp greater than the present rear-wheel-drive M4 Competition, 20 hp under the 2023 M4 CSL.
It seems BMW’s grown so bored with enthusiasts griping in regards to the weights of M cars that the U.S. outpost has stopped listing some curb weights. Nevertheless, future M2 CS owners will feel the boon of a 20-hp difference between cars which are a whole bunch of kilos apart.
As for the six-speed row-your-own, BMW cuts the torque rating on the manual transmission in the usual M2, down from the automated version’s 443 lb-ft to 406 lb-ft — the identical torque figure as within the previous M2 CS. We’ll suppose M didn’t need to compromise on the additional twist in the brand new M2 CS.
Standard treats carry over from the last version, just like the carbon roof and Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel. The outside color palette this time presents the alternative of either Brooklyn Grey or Sapphire Black, the total leather interior dressed up in either black or two-tone black and red. Wheels are said to be donated from the CS and CSL models one step up the food chain. If which means the M4 CSL, then buyers are perhaps taking a look at Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires on 19-inch front wheels and 20-inch rear wheels.
Production’s expected to last just 11 months, from August 2025 to July 2026.
The MSRP for the 2020 M2 CS ran nearly $25,000 greater than the usual M2. If the delta stays near that next yr, buyers will need right about $90,000 to ride the ride before options and the obligatory markups.
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