BMW has simply unleashed a new generation of its M2 for 2023, however a prototype for a extra hardcore model more likely to be the M2 CS has already been noticed.
Key giveaways are the prototype’s ducktail spoiler and entrance splitter. Each parts are widespread to BMW’s different CS vehicles, including the last M2 CS.
It is laborious to gauge however the brake rotors additionally seem like larger on this prototype in comparison with the common M2, and the trip peak barely decrease.
BMW’s CS vehicles fill the hole between the Competitors and CSL grades on devoted M vehicles. They up efficiency by way of the standard technique of extra energy and fewer weight, and this can doubtless be the case for a brand new M2 CS.
2025 BMW M2 CS spy photographs – Picture credit score: Baldauf
What’s inconceivable to inform at this stage is whether or not the prototype options carbon fiber for its hood, roof, and aerodynamic parts, like on the final M2 CS. A few of these carbon elements can be found as choices on the common M2 and will characteristic on the M2 CS.
Extra energy must also be discovered below the hood. Energy within the common M2 comes from a 3.0-liter turbo-6 and peaks at 453 hp. It is not clear how a lot the M2 CS can have however one thing approaching the 473 hp of the bottom M3 with rear-wheel drive and a guide transmission is feasible.
The brand new M2 CS is predicted to debut within the second half of 2024, doubtless that means it is going to arrive as a 2025 mannequin. Manufacturing will virtually actually be restricted, as is the case with different CS fashions.
Earlier than we see it, BMW is about to launch an M3 CS Touring. Prototypes for the hardcore wagon have additionally been noticed testing.
