2026 BMW M2 CS

The 2026 BMW M2 CS represents the pinnacle of BMW M's compact sports car series, refining the formula of the second-generation M2 with an exterior and interior design tailored to the most demanding customers.

It incorporates an exclusive aerodynamic package that includes a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof, a distinctive ducktail spoiler integrated into the carbon fiber trunk lid, a matte black front splitter, and a CS rear diffuser. Distinctive details include a frameless kidney grille with optimized air intakes and red accents on the CS badge, matte black quad exhaust tips, and 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged wheels in a Gold Bronze finish. Behind the wheel, you'll notice the low seats that conform to your back, inviting you to feel like you're driving at a racetrack, with Merino leather upholstery and illuminated CS logos, a lightweight carbon fiber center console, an Alcantara-style steering wheel, and carbon fiber interior trim.

It's powered by a 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline engine (code S58), derived directly from the racing version ( BMW M4 GT3 EVO ) with 6 cylinders. It produces 523 hp (530 horsepower) at 6,250 rpm and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque between 2,700 and 5,620 rpm, representing a 50 hp increase over the standard M2, according to BMW.

For competition technology it includes two single-inlet turbochargers, mono-scroll, high-precision injection, Valvetronic variable valve timing and Double-Vanos, lightweight forged crankshaft and closed-deck structure crankcase for high rigidity.

In the transmission, power is sent exclusively to the rear axle, RWD , via the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic.

For driving modes and electronics we find:

M Setup configuration , which allows individual adjustment of the engine response, the firmness of the Adaptive M Suspension (lowered 8 mm compared to the conventional M2), the assistance of the M Servotronic steering and the sensitivity of the brake pedal.

Drivelogic : The gear lever integrates the Drivelogic button with three shift modes, from smooth transitions for everyday use to ultra-fast shifts for the track.

M Traction Control & M Dynamic Mode : Offers 10 selectable levels of traction control to manage slippage on the track, along with M Dynamic Mode (MDM) which allows controlled drifts by allowing a higher threshold of DSC intervention before acting.In terms of performance, it achieves acceleration from 0 to 60 in just 3.8 seconds and recovers from 80 to 120 km/h in 3.4 seconds.

The top speed is 188 mph as standard with the M Driver's Package. Its fuel economy is estimated at 16 miles per gallon in the city and 23 miles per gallon on the highway.

The factory suggested base price for the BMW M2 Coupe CS is $111,275 and it is manufactured with 5% parts from the United States and Canada, 28% from Germany and 16% from Mexico, in San Luis Potosí, the engine is from Austria and the transmission from Germany.