BMW has given its second-generation M2 Coupe the hardcore CS therapy, placing the already-rapid mannequin on a critical food regimen, whereas beefing up its engine to match the outputs of upstream M-car siblings.
That’s proper, the track-focused M2 CS will now characteristic the identical 390kW (up 37kW) and 650Nm (up 50Nm) because the M3 and M4 Competitors fashions, courtesy of M-division fettling which incorporates an upgraded cooling system and map-controlled oil pump.
BMW additionally pulled a powerful 30 kilograms out of the bottom mannequin, achieved utilizing carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in and out, and light-weight wheels.
The adjustments have resulted in real-world efficiency enhancements, with a 0-100km/h dash time of three.8 seconds (down from 4.0 seconds) on its method to a high velocity of 302km/h.
Sadly, for weekend-warriors preferring to maintain their left hand busy, the CS will solely be supplied with an eight-speed computerized.
Whereas BMW hasn’t offered reasoning for the dearth of the guide gearbox choice accessible in the usual M2, it’s possible as a result of elevated torque and energy outputs of the CS mannequin – with the most recent ZF eight-speed ‘field higher suited to the gargantuan outputs of the most recent M-cars.
The M2 CS does nevertheless get loads of track-focused tweaks, like a stiffer suspension tune that additionally lowers the chassis by eight millimetres, in addition to optimised dynamic stability management.
Commonplace expertise consists of the M Drive Skilled system, which options ‘Monitor’ mode with 10-stage traction management, in addition to the M Drift Analyser characteristic that reveals angle and length of sideways efforts on monitor.
Bitey M Compound brakes come commonplace, whereas house owners can go for the M Carbon Ceramic choice for an additional $19,000, driving on a staggered set of 19-inch entrance and 20-inch rear solid double-spoke wheels.
Carbon options all through the M2 CS, in and out, from the bucket seats to the roof, rear diffuser, and even the rear boot lid is product of CFRP.
Past the in depth carbon options, the M2 CS scores lashings of Alcantara inside – together with the flat-bottom steering wheel with racy purple 12 o’clock marker – and purple ‘CS’ badging all through the cabin.
The M2 CS is because of arrive in Australia in This autumn this yr and will probably be priced from $172,900 plus on-road prices – representing a $46,600 bounce over the usual mannequin. Is it value the additional chunk of change? We’ll allow you to determine.
