M2 Competitors closely modded as tribute automobile dubbed “BMW M2 CSL Turbomeister Version”
I’ve launched the the M2 CSL Turbomeister Version. It is possible for you to to verify the method achieved to my automobile on this video:
BMW M2 CSL Turbomeister Version – Non-public Proprietor Creates A Private Tribute to BMW’s Historical past of Turbocharging & Weight Discount
The mission automobile affords greater than 110 kgs of weight discount, a efficiency of 520 hp and 660 Nm from the twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and a novel livery utilizing the TopazSkin method resembling the 2016 BMW 2002 Hommage idea, which celebrated BMW’s profitable historical past with turbocharged engines utilizing the Turbomeister design.
Be captivated with what you drive! For a lot of non-public house owners, the BMW and extra importantly ///M world is one surrounded by ardour for the auto, which carries the well-known round emblem that includes the blue and white colours, symbolizing the Bavarian flag colours and representing the corporate’s origin. Nicknamed by many as ‘bimmer’, the BMW car has engulfed so many petrol heads during the last century, giving us a sense of ardour and connection to autos which might be capable of share ‘Sheer Driving Pleasure’ from the second you step behind the wheel.
For a lot of, ardour means going past the overwhelmed path to dream concepts and create distinctive tuning tasks. Ardour means additionally sharing visions to form our beloved BMW (M) neighborhood. Above all, ardour means pleasure. The enjoyment of making one thing that’s distinctive to every proprietor, sharing the true ardour of the BMW car and letting us benefit from the connections throughout the largest automotive neighborhood on the earth.
Examples just like the completely beautiful BMW F81 M3 Touring and E91 M3 Touring, the stunning ///M model of the M140i or the psychological speedster model of the E89 Z4 are all creations based mostly across the sheer ardour from their house owners to create one thing that BMW by no means launched to the World themselves. As an alternative, the house owners determined to tackle the duty of making one thing distinctive and bespoke, whereas referring to the historic nature of the German model that all of us love a lot.
Turbomeister Version
The brand new M2 CSL Turbomeister Version was created with the identical ethos in thoughts. Primarily based on a 2018 BMW M2 Competitors, the automobile obtained a metamorphosis connecting the 2016 BMW 2002 Hommage Idea revealed on the Concours d’Magnificence in Pebble Seashore to the absence of a M2 CSL mannequin within the F87 lineup. Subsequently, the automobile shows what may have been if BMW didn’t have to finish the lifetime of the M2 in Europe in 2020. The beloved automobile was an surprising world success story ever because the launch of the M2 Coupe in January 2016. With the M2 Competitors, M2 CS and quite a few particular editions, the neighborhood is trying ahead to what the brand new up to date G87 model must provide within the coming years.
The BMW 2002 Hommage idea shined the highlight onto BMW’s profitable historical past with turbocharged engines. In 1973 the BMW 2002 turbo turned the primary series-produced automobile in Europe to function turbo know-how. In so doing, it turned the BMW 02 right into a full-blooded sports activities automobile. The enduring orange/black paintwork and livery are synonymous within the minds of many motor sport followers with the triumphs of the Nineteen Seventies. The orange is named Inka 22 and is a historic BMW colour, which was used on the 2002.
In collaboration with BMW’s design division, the proprietor was supplied the distinctive likelihood to make use of the official design on his BMW M2 road-going automobile altering the design drastically whereas additionally in cooperating a critical quantity of modifications which shed greater than 110 kgs from the automobile’s weight. The identical quantity because the restricted version BMW E46 M3 CSL, the proprietor’s most favourite BMW ever created. The mix has turned out to be a head-turning creation, which can showcase what may very well be achieved when a rumored G87 M2 CSL model may hit the markets midway by this decade.
Topaz Pores and skin
The spotlight of the design transformation is the TopazSkin which was utilized by the specialists at Topaz Detailing in London to create the distinctive Turbomeister design. By now, hopefully you may need heard of Paint Safety Movie (PPF). TopazSkin is the following technology of paint safety, referred to as Paint Safety Spray (PPS), which Topaz have developed with the British firm Ngenco. TopazSkin supplies a totally seamless, 100% protection of the automobile’s paintwork. Similar to PPF it protects the automobile from stone chips and scratches, and has self-healing properties. It doesn’t cease there, both. TopazSkin is totally customizable. Topaz are in a position to make use of any paint colour with TopazSkin, with stripes and liveries to realize completely any look you may think about. Much more spectacular, it’s all utterly detachable when desired!
“At Topaz we obtain quite a lot of attention-grabbing and one-off fee tasks that we’re a part of and every one has one thing particular about it, some clients choose to go for lots of element that’s apparent to the beholder and a few determine to go for a delicate strategy. For the proprietor we needed to drag out all of the stops and be sure that we get the very best end each technically and aesthetically,” says Nabil Naamo, proprietor of Topaz Detailing. “The M2 got here into us being a modified “normal” trying automobile, however when it left us, it was removed from normal! All the things from the selection of color to the small print of the carbon stenciling on the roof, have been thought by meticulously by the proprietor and the group. Technically talking, it was a really tough job because it required many alternative phases of the automobile getting into our spray sales space, then our detailing bay, then our PPF workshops! The ultimate outcome speaks for itself and all the eye to element from each the proprietor and my group can actually be seen from a distance and particularly when up shut and private with the automobile, I sit up for seeing this epic little automobile on the highway! It was a pleasure to have it undergo our workshops.”
The distinctive arrange of the TopazSkin consists of plenty of particulars which have by no means been achieved earlier than. All decals positioned on the orange physique panels have been put in and positioned beneath the ultimate layers of lacquer creating a glance as if the stickers had been painted as nicely. The roof element was created through the use of a stencil method in the course of the paint course of permitting the Alpha-N Efficiency carbon roof to be seen at any time by the define of the Turbomeister decal. Moreover, an orange Turbo emblem was positioned on the fitting white part on the entrance bumper, additionally beneath the clear lacquer making a easy end all through.
The matte-black vinyl positioned on the highest a part of the physique work resembles the Turbomeister design, and the identical goes for the orange-colored headlights and darkened rear tail lights. The Turbo emblem and M2 CSL badge on the again of the automobile end off the design options fitted by Topaz Detailing and JD Customs, a specialist from the Netherlands who ready all decals and supplied help on the design course of. To match the design on the automobile, BMW kindly allowed the proprietor to match, measure and see the BMW 2002 Hommage idea in actual life. This uncommon alternative offered the fitting interpretation and the right positioning and sizes for the decals.
To complete off the outside design, the M2 CSL Turbomeister Version runs on ultralight 19 inch BBS FI-R wheels which shave off a substantial quantity of unsprung mass. The wheels are shod in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, which will probably be changed in the summertime by the newly launched and enhanced Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Join tires. The entrance bonnet was changed by an Alpha-N Efficiency carbon fiber bonnet. On the rear, the BMW M Efficiency carbon rear tailgate is accompanied by an Akrapovič gloss carbon fiber rear diffuser housing the 4 tailpipes of the Akrapovič titanium exhaust system. The 2 mirror cap covers are additionally carbon fiber and made by the Slovenian exhaust producer. The matte black aspect skirts are from AC Schnitzer and the black painted aspect vents are from IND Distribution.
The BMW M2 CSL Turbomeister Version is stored in prime situation utilizing the model new Topaz Automobile Care merchandise. “Lastly, you may have the Topaz Detailing expertise wherever you might be on the earth. From the consolation of your storage to a highway journey throughout Europe, Topaz Automobile Care has you ready… The identical Topaz Detailing normal, anyplace, anytime”, in keeping with Nabil Naamo.
Technical enhancements
The Turbomeister design options should not the one upgrades achieved to the M2. Along with Beek Auto Racing within the Netherlands, a spread of technical upgrades had been fitted to the Bavarian sports activities automobile. The dealing with has been improved utilizing a full suspension equipment from AST Suspension. The AST 5100 together with prime mounts provide the distinctive traits of mixing a extra sporty nature, enhanced monitor stance and improved dealing with with a sheer stage of compliance, which affords consolation in your technique to the monitor and the choice to “day by day” the automobile. Below the bonnet, you will see that an Eventuri air consumption permitting the turbos to work extra effectively. The airflow to the turbos is now extra laminar, permitting them to spool with much less drag. For the reason that M2 with its S55 engine doesn’t have any air openings behind the grilles, Eventuri additionally added sealed ducts to make sure that the consumption temperatures keep as little as attainable.
The efficiency of the M2 has been enhanced by rising the ability by a minimum of 110 horsepower and 110 Nm of torque over its inventory efficiency. The dual-turbo S55 engine beneath the bonnet now produces as much as 520 hp and 660 Nm of torque. The extra free flowing exhaust permits for a sound monitor that matches to the outspoken design of the Turbomeister Version. The total exhaust system which is on the market throughout the globe, was initially developed in collaboration with the Slovenian engineers on this explicit automobile on the finish of 2018 and early 2019. Produced from titanium, – with some elements forged in Akrapovič’s personal foundry – this technique will scale back exhaust system’s weight by over 45% and ship additional energy and decrease backpressure.
British firm Outlined Coding supplied an answer to reinforce the automobile’s steering, gearbox and rear differential software program. Additionally they made positive the dashboard now says “M2 CSL”. The enhancement on the software program aspect affords a extra exact dealing with and steering, whereas additionally creating a greater switch of the elevated energy by the rear wheels.
To cope with the infamous downside with the inventory M Sport brake equipment of getting stones getting caught between the entrance calipers and the barrel of the entrance rims, a model new Nashin brake equipment was fitted, providing a smaller 380 mm disc whereas holding the 6-pot caliper arrange in place. The Japanese brake equipment saves about 16 kgs in weight over the entrance axle compared to the inventory system. Brake pads and efficiency brake traces have been added as nicely. The rear brakes had been stored inventory. All 4 calipers had been painted orange.
Inside enhancements
On the within of the M2 CSL Turbomeister Version, you’ll come throughout a smaller sequence of upgrades enhancing the appears to be like of the inside whereas additionally offering diagnostic knowledge by way of the center-mounted show. The BMW M Efficiency steering wheel was re-upholstered with new Alcantara, leather-based and a crimson 12 o’clock marker. AutoTecknic shift paddles and crimson M1 & M2 buttons from IND distribution end off the steering wheel design.
Different factors to notice are the BMW M Efficiency carbon fiber & Alcantara inside equipment for the shifter and handbrake, the BMW M Efficiency pedal covers and the BMW M Efficiency key case. The one-off, puddle door lights solely seen in low gentle or at midnight had been particularly created for the Turbomeister Version by BMW M Efficiency and have the round Turbomeister decal on both aspect of the automobile. The carbon fiber door sills are from Alpha-N Efficiency and have the M2 CSL decal in orange, which was particularly designed for this mission automobile.
A phrase from the proprietor, Marc Rutten (@Shmarc150)
Earlier than sharing my ideas on this mission, I wish to thank all companions concerned in creating the mission that’s now in entrance of you. (In alphabetical order) AC Schnitzer, Akrapovič, Alpha-N Efficiency, AST Suspension, Atomic Store, AutoTecknic, BBS Wheels, Beek Auto Racing, BMW, BMW M, BMW M Efficiency, BW Motors, Outlined Coding, Eventuri, JD Customs, Topaz Detailing for his or her assist during the last 18 months. With none of you, this mission wouldn’t have develop into actuality.
For me, the Turbomeister mission has develop into the fulfilment of a dream to create a bespoke mission automobile based mostly round a BMW M product. The deep love for the BMW & ///M manufacturers, the M3 CSL and the heritage story line of the Turbomeister livery allowed me to create and showcase a arrange that stays true to the historic nature of the saying “Sheer Driving Pleasure”, a ardour which we should always maintain onto in an everchanging automotive world which is aimed toward going full electrical and leaving us passionate petrol heads behind confused of the place the world actually left us.
Add to this the present renaissance and rediscovery of key historic design options by new controversial releases and I really feel it’s good that all of us enable ourselves to embrace the best way we need to fulfill and share our ardour of motoring. I select to share my ardour by creating this distinctive M2 CSL Turbomeister Version. Is it completed? Like every mission, I imagine it’s going to by no means be completed. New inside upgrades and exterior design concepts are already across the nook, and people will enable me to proceed to interpret and hook up with the true heritage of the Turbomeister livery and the light-weight essence of the CSL model. I benefit from the journey as a lot as I do the driving and assist the variety of creations round a neighborhood that all of us ought to cherish.
Particular because of the Louwman Museum within the Hague for the chance to make use of their location for the photoshoot. Extra info on the museum and the gathering will be discovered right here: https://www.louwmanmuseum.nl/
