Peak M2…So Far
The BMW M2 CS is bound to be one of the greatest modern-day M cars ever made. Lighter, faster, and stronger than the already hugely competent M2 Competition, it unlocked another level for the sports coupe. It also showed how much more potential the platform has to offer.
That said, the G87 model still has some life left in it. Following BMW’s typical seven-year life cycle, we won’t see a new generation until at least 2030. That also means there’s still time for another hotter, more powerful model.
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From the Forums
A reliable thread on Bimmerpost leaked that BMW may be cooking up another special M2. The specifics weren’t mentioned yet, but it has been suggested that an all-wheel drive version of the CS could be under development. Given that the rear-drive CS can already do 0 to 60 mph sprints under 4 seconds, the extra traction could drop those times down even further.
As it is, the M2 CS puts out 523 hp, which is exactly the same as the M3 Competition, but in a smaller and more agile body. In our review of it, we called it “the M car to get,” and one “that makes you invent excuses to drive it.” An all-wheel drive version will probably limit the sideways action, but not the fun.
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The More Exciting Prospect(s)
While we’re on the subject of special M2s, there’s another rumor that’s worth revisiting. There’s also a strong possibility of it getting a CSL version. Earlier this month, a camouflaged M2 was seen being shaken down around the Nürburgring, suggesting that idea. It doesn’t have a whopper of a wing at the back, though, but the track pack might also be a hint of what’s coming next.
Another possible car would be a manual version of the CS in the same vein as the M3 CS Handschalter. While mainly a special project cooked up by BMW North America, its success may have convinced the product planners from Munich to apply the same treatment for its smaller coupe. But whatever it may be, BMW is clearly still having a lot of fun toying with the G87 platform.
