We needed to wait till the 2025 Goodwood Pageant of Velocity to lastly see the brand new BMW M2 CS in its Sapphire Black colour. The screenshots we beforehand grabbed from the configurator didn’t do the automobile justice, because the beefy G87 seems to be considerably higher in actual life. It’s not as eye-catching as Particular person Velvet Blue, which was showcased on a completely different M2 CS through the weekend’s hill climb occasion.
Even M Portimao Blue stands out greater than Sapphire Black, however the darkish paint properly enhances the Shadowline accents. The fourth and remaining colour accessible is M Brooklyn Gray, which was proven on the Competitors of Class Villa d’Este in Could. Sapphire Black makes the entrance splitter much less noticeable, which is actually for the higher, because it’s not constructed from carbon fiber just like the outdated F87 M2 CS. As an alternative, it makes use of a mixture of plastic and rubber for improved sturdiness, or so we’ve been instructed.
Sapphire Black may not be the only option if you wish to spotlight the ducktail spoiler on the redesigned carbon fiber trunk lid. A lighter colour makes the CSL-esque design cue extra seen, although its sheer measurement nonetheless makes it laborious to overlook. The crimson contouring on the entrance and rear badging contrasts properly with the black paint.
You’re caught with matte Gold Bronze wheels, as BMW doesn’t provide further choices for the M2 CS. A basic silver set would’ve been a pleasant various, however that ought to be a straightforward repair. Since final yr, BMW has been promoting the 930 M wheels in a silver end. Each use a staggered setup with 19-inch wheels on the entrance and 20-inch rims on the rear. The M Efficiency Components catalog provides quite a lot of wheels, together with the expensive centerlock setup in matte Jet Black.
Though refined, the extra aggressive kidney grille is unique to the CS. The identical applies to the redesigned entrance air intakes and the carbon fiber rear diffuser. The quad exhaust ideas can be found solely in matte black. Nevertheless, there’s a CS-specific M Efficiency silencer system with carbon and titanium tailpipe trims.
Inside photographs reveal that the cabin hasn’t modified considerably from the usual M2. There’s a carbon middle console and illuminated “CS” logos, however the total ambiance feels acquainted. Carbon bucket seats come commonplace, as does the eight-speed automated transmission. Sadly, a six-speed handbook isn’t provided, because it wouldn’t have been in a position to deal with the S58’s further energy.
Manufacturing of the BMW M2 CS on the San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico is scheduled to start in August. The primary buyer deliveries are deliberate for the third quarter of 2025.
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