- Rumors suggest the M2 CS’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder will deliver roughly 520 hp.
- Sadly, a six-speed manual transmission will not be offered.
- BMW engineers will also employ a series of weight-saving measures.
When BMW first showcased the second-generation M2, many thought it would be too big and too heavy to live up to its predecessor. However, the new BMW has proven to be an exceptional sports car, and soon, it’ll become even better with the launch of a CS version.
BMW has been testing the flagship version of the M2 for quite some time, and our spy photographers have snapped it yet again, albeit this time with slightly more revealing camouflage and a pair of particularly lovely wheels with a gold finish.
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To ensure this pumped-up version of the M2 is fitting of the CS badge, the front bumper has been significantly altered with a sharp new splitter and revised air intakes, making it look much more aggressive than the standard car. The revisions continue at the rear with a large lip spoiler and a slightly different bumper and diffuser package.
While the M2 CS will look a little edgier than the standard model, exterior tweaks won’t be the most significant change made. The most exciting stuff happens under the hood. Like the standard car, power will come from a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder, although power will increase significantly and could soar to as high as 525 hp. That would give the M2 CS even more power than the rear-wheel drive BMW M4 Competition with its 503 hp. This is bound to make the range-topping M2 an absolute hoot to drive.
BMW’s engineers are also expected to deploy some cunning tactics to shed some unnecessary pounds from the car, improving its power-to-weight ratio even further. Perhaps the only piece of news that may disappoint enthusiasts is that the M2 CS will probably only be sold with an eight-speed automatic transmission and not a six-speed manual.
