The M2 CS elevates the G87 formulation however misses out on key options like a handbook and a carbon hood. BMW additionally omitted the yellow daytime working lights and carbon entrance splitter. Nonetheless, there’s nonetheless rather a lot to love about this automotive. In a video shot on the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the mayor of M City himself takes us on a tour of the newest Competitors Sport mannequin.
Frank van Meel centered on the M2 CS in Particular person Velvet Bluealthough an M Brooklyn Gray instance was parked proper subsequent to it. Each characteristic Gold Bronze wheels with a matte end and a double-spoke design. It’s the one set obtainable for this automotive and is available in a staggered configuration. There are 19-inch wheels with 275/35 ZR19 tires on the entrance and 20-inch wheels with 285/30 ZR20 rubber on the rear. At an extra price, the cast M wheels might be paired with non-compulsory carbon-ceramic brakes.
Since this isn’t a totally fledged CSL mannequin, the CS solely sheds about 30 kilograms in comparison with the usual M2. Contributing to the burden loss are a brand new trunk lid with a ducktail spoiler and a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) diffuser. As anticipated, the roof and aspect mirror caps come customary in carbon. The identical goes for the entrance bucket seats. An M2 CSL stays a chanceand if it occurs, it would possible minimize extra weight by eradicating the rear seats, similar to its large brother, the M4 CSL.
The video, filmed on the shores of Lake Como in Italy, additionally options Oliver Heilmer. Beforehand the Head of MINI Design, he now oversees the design of compact and mid-size BMWs, together with M fashions. He factors out the redesigned, extra aggressive entrance bumper with new air intakes. These elements are apparently so skinny {that a} diagonal bar needed to be added to strengthen the sq. intakes.
The M2 CS duo was displayed alongside an M4 CS pair, together with the common model and the limited-run Valentino Rossi particular version. Nonetheless, our decide of the lineup is certainly the M3 CS Touring in British Racing Inexperienced. What’s subsequent? The M4 Convertible is very unlikely to obtain the CS therapy, because it’s extra of a GT automotive. Our cash is on an M5 CS in each sedan and wagon physique types. Nonetheless, logic tells us it gained’t occur earlier than the facelift, which is deliberate for mid-2027.
In the meantime, we imagine BMW continues to be growing the M2, probably for an xDrive by-productwhich may arrive subsequent 12 months.
