As promised after unveiling the BMW M2 CS at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2025 earlier this week, BMW has now revealed the full specifications for its new top-dog “Competition Sport” model.
First off the bat, the all-new 2025 BMW M2 CS makes 530 hp and 650 Nm of torque from its uprated 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six engine. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, this setup propels the M2 CS to 100 km/h from a standstill in just 3.8 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 302 km/h.
That’s an incredible 70 hp and 100 Nm jump from the base M2 model. But if you are wondering if there will be a manual gearbox offered alongside the automatic for the BMW M2 CS, you are in for a disappointment, because the M2 CS will only be available with the eight-speed slushbox.
According to BMW, the increased output of the M2 CS engine is achieved through improvements made to the 3.0-litre inline-six engine that are inspired from the BMW M4 GT3 Evo race car. These include an extremely rigid crankcase, a lightweight forged crankshaft, cylinder bores with a wire-arc sprayed iron coating, and a 3D-printed core for the cylinder head.
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These, coupled with what BMW calls the M-specific exhaust system, featuring electrically controlled flaps and quad tailpipes, should provide an extremely satisfying sound for the driver. If you want the M2 CS to scream even louder, there’s the optional M Performance silencer system with carbon and titanium tailpipe trims, which they guarantee will make the M2 CS sound like a true racing car.
Additionally, to keep all 530 hp in check, BMW has fitted the M2 CS with an M-Compound braking system as standard. For ultimate stopping power, these can be upgraded to the optional M-carbon ceramic brake system, which comes with red callipers, of course.
Further improvements have also been made to the 2025 BMW M2 CS’s suspension setup, which is now 8.0 mm lower than the standard M2. This is achieved through specific tuning for its springs, dampers, and chassis control systems, which BMW says are “optimised precisely to meet the demands of driving on the racetrack.”
Of course, for a car meant for the track, BMW will also offer both ultra-track tyre and standard sport tyre options for the staggered 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy wheels – at no cost.
Being a track-oriented car, the BMW M2 CS packs a lot of parts made from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). These include the mirror caps, a CS-specific rear diffuser made from exposed carbon fibre, a matte black front splitter, a black BMW M kidney grille, dashboard, and a lightweight CFRP tailgate with an integrated ducktail spoiler, which, BMW says the new M2 “is a real head-turner” – can’t deny that!
Altogether, these lightweight parts give the BMW M2 CS a weight reduction of 30 kg where BMW states the M2 CS is the lightest iteration of the BMW M2 for the current generation.
Despite its track-focused nature, the 2025 M2 CS doesn’t compromise on interior comfort and luxury. You and a lucky front passenger will be nestled in weight-optimised heated M Carbon bucket seats, upholstered in Merino leather, offering a wide range of electric adjustments and an illuminated “CS” logo.
BMW says the integrated head restraints are removable to fit your helmet better, along with mounting points for multi-point harnesses, should you wish to take your M2 CS to the racetrack. Other CS-specific trimmings inside the BMW M2 CS include an M-Alcantara-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel with a red centre marker at 12 o’clock, gearshift paddles, and two M buttons for selecting individually configured vehicle setups.
Additional CS specific details include the red “CS” logo on the centre console, the M-seatbelts and the entry door sill plates, which are black with an M2 CS logo and red outline, and an illuminated “CS” logo on the door cards.
If you’re eyeing a BMW M2 CS, you might want to put down a deposit with BMW soon. The German carmaker has stated the M2 CS will be produced in limited numbers, prioritising key markets like the USA, Germany, and China, with market launch slated for late summer 2025. Prices for the BMW M2 CS in Germany start at EUR115,000 (approx. RM553k).
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