It’s already been per week since BMW unveiled the M2 CS. The range-topping G87 variant made its public debut on the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, on the shores of Lake Como in Italy. Shortly thereafter, BMW world in Munich introduced the corporate’s strongest rear-wheel-drive automobile presently on sale. After presenting it as a static show, BMW M is now selling its newcomer in its pure habitat: the racetrack.
New footage shot in Abu Dhabi options the M2 CS on the Yas Marina Circuit. As we’ve come to anticipate from BMW, the videography and enhancing are top-notch. There’s a noticeable use of CGI trickery, giving the visuals the texture of a cutscene from a online game. It additionally helps that the brand new Competitors Sport comes completed in Particular person Velvet Blue. The matte Gold Bronze wheels look nice on digicam, although a bit extra selection wouldn’t harm. Solely this wheel design is out there, however it received’t be lengthy earlier than the aftermarket scene presents loads of alternate options.
Visually, the ducktail spoiler is the standout function that instantly units the M2 CS aside from the usual model. BMW built-in the distinctive design ingredient into the redesigned trunk lid, made out of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). To be brutally trustworthy, BMW hasn’t modified a lot else on the outside, though the rear diffuser can be distinctive to the CS. Up entrance, there’s a brand new matte black splitter. The usual carbon roof and mirror caps will be added as choices on the common M2.
The inside stays primarily unchanged, aside from a CFRP middle console and illuminated “CS” logos within the door panels. BMW equips the M2 CS with carbon bucket entrance seats, that are additionally accessible as an choice on the common mannequin. Rounding out the record of upgrades is an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel with a flat backside and a crimson 12 o’clock marker.
Basically, the M2 CS is a (practically) absolutely loaded, automatic-only M2 with unique Particular person paint and a ducktail spoiler. After all, the true improve lies underneath the hood, the place the S58 engine delivers an additional 50 hp and 37 lb-ft (50 Nm) of torque. Whether or not these adjustments justify the steep asking value is one thing solely clients can determine with their hard-earned cash. In Germany, BMW is asking €115,000 earlier than including the price of Velvet Blue paint and carbon-ceramic brakes. In the USA, the bottom value is $99,775.
BMW expects the M2 CS to be hottest within the U.S., Germany, and China when it goes on sale later this summer time.
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