Apparently, BMW just couldn’t help itself. The company has released the first officia

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BMW’s New M2 CS Breaks Cover And Yes That Ducktail Is Real

The new flagship of the BMW M2 lineup is expected to weigh less and deliver more power than its larger sibling


BMW’s New M2 CS Breaks Cover And Yes That Ducktail Is Real
First photos of BMW’s new M2 CS surfaced ahead of the full debut next week.
The tweaked 3.0-liter six-cylinder makes 523 hp, up from the standard M2’s 453 hp.

Ducktail spoiler, aggressive bumper, and unique grille set this model apart visually.

Update: Apparently, BMW just couldn’t help itself. The Bavarian company has released the first official photos of the new M2 CS, slipping them out during the opening of the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Alongside the silver car featured in the press materials, we’ve also got live shots of a blue version from the event floor.

The show, known for blending high-end classics with fresh unveiling, also played host the world premiere of the Speedtop concept that will be produced in a limited number of 70 units.

While BMW is holding back full specs until Tuesday, May 27, as we noted in our scoop story below, the headline here is simple: more power, less weight. To put some numbers to that, the car gets a healthy 50hp bump, bringing total output to 523hp, while torque climbs to a solid 479lb ft. That should be more than enough to shove the smallest M car into serious performance territory.
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We also get a peek inside where it looks like the M2 CS is continuing BMW’s trend of automatic-only transmissions for its hottest models, following in the tire marks of the M3 and M4 CS. So, no manual here either. Bugger.

The new images also confirm a few design cues we were expecting. The M2 CS adopts a massive CSL-style ducktail spoiler molded into the carbon-fiber reinforced trunk lid, plus a set of chunky bronze wheels wrapped in wider, stickier rubber. The front fascia also gets a distinctive treatment: a unique kidney grille design that drops the usual slats entirely, save for one horizontal bar through the middle. The rest of the front bumper is equally aggressive, with large air inlets that follow the same pared-down aesthetic.
John Halas contributed to this story.


BMW M2 CS

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.

Sharper, Lighter, Faster
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.

Watch: BMW’s 500HP+ M2 CS Might Be The Ultimate Driving Machine
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 soaring to 523 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.

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[Brahmzy]

Pretty lame duck CS. It's missing a lot of what makes a CS a CS.

They botched the duckbill and missed the boat in so many other areas.

It's easier/cheaper to mod a regular 2025 and well surpass this car.

Normally CS cars have a magic / balance that can't really be replicated with aftermarket - this one's different.

I guess we'll see what the reviewers say.

[godfather2112]

I'm guessing $105k

[Brahmzy]

Close - they squeaked it in under $100k.

I already have the CS/CSL steering, diff, ZF8 etc flash from the G80/82CS/CSL cars on my 2025 LCI G87.

The differences are literally software. Granted, they're very nice changes, but it's all software nonetheless. On the G80/82CS cars you did get different hardware in places - hubs, dampers, maybe an arm in front. No hardware differences on the G87 -> G87CS. Lame sauce.

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by Brahmzy

Close - they squeaked it in under $100k.

I already have the CS/CSL steering, diff, ZF8 etc flash from the G80/82CS/CSL cars on my 2025 LCI G87.

The differences are literally software. Granted, they're very nice changes, but it's all software nonetheless. On the G80/82CS cars you did get different hardware in places - hubs, dampers, maybe an arm in front. No hardware differences on the G87 -> G87CS. Lame sauce.

The CS, in my opinion isn’t a $95k car. It’s kind of the same gripe as the F87 M2C and CS. Most people who moved from the comp to the cs basically said “this is how the comp should have been.” It’s a noticeable difference but not a $30k difference.

I wouldn’t be surprised if for final year they release a CSL.

I’m in a predicament of “what’s” my next weekend car.

- 2018 M2 with pure performance stage 2 turbo. The sound of the N55 is just ****ing glorious. However, it’s not really a true “M” car

- F87 M2C. True M car. Car wants to kill you. Ridiculous fun. Crank hub needs to be addressed. Sounds like crap.

-F87 M2CS. What the m2 comp should have been. Somehow quieter than M2C but still sounds like crap

-G87 M2. Overall superior platform. Matured from crazy shenanigans to grip and rip. Engine is ridiculous and handles gobs of power. For me, the exterior doesn’t tickle my bmw boner but it’s doable

-G80/82 comp rwd. Must be isles of man green

-Wild card. C8 z06. This is a stretch. I’m cheap and don’t want to spend that much but hot damn is it a great car and on par with GT3 if not a nudge above.

[fredzy]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

The CS, in my opinion isn’t a $95k car. It’s kind of the same gripe as the F87 M2C and CS. Most people who moved from the comp to the cs basically said “this is how the comp should have been.” It’s a noticeable difference but not a $30k difference.

I wouldn’t be surprised if for final year they release a CSL.

I’m in a predicament of “what’s” my next weekend car.

- 2018 M2 with pure performance stage 2 turbo. The sound of the N55 is just ****ing glorious. However, it’s not really a true “M” car

- F87 M2C. True M car. Car wants to kill you. Ridiculous fun. Crank hub needs to be addressed. Sounds like crap.

-F87 M2CS. What the m2 comp should have been. Somehow quieter than M2C but still sounds like crap

-G87 M2. Overall superior platform. Matured from crazy shenanigans to grip and rip. Engine is ridiculous and handles gobs of power. For me, the exterior doesn’t tickle my bmw boner but it’s doable

-G80/82 comp rwd. Must be isles of man green

-Wild card. C8 z06. This is a stretch. I’m cheap and don’t want to spend that much but hot damn is it a great car and on par with GT3 if not a nudge above.

It seems like big power (and probably refinement ) are high on your non-negotiable checklist so this is maybe a waste of keystrokes. But just for fun you should take one of the 2nd gen twins for a spin.

Main reason I say is this little underpowered tin can has saved me so much money. It can't take full credit for it but I went from debating cars up to 3X its price to pretty much not giving a crap about any of them and being more than content with a $30k Subaru. For now at least.

This M2 CS might as well be a new crossover in my world. For the cost of ticking an option box on a 911 configurator you could have a whole damn car that does 8/10ths of the job! If nothing else it's a fun distraction to put off spending 3X the average US annual income on a car for a while.

[Russ_G93]

Mannnn idk about that trunk design

[Brahmzy]

Originally Posted by fredzy

It seems like big power (and probably refinement ) are high on your non-negotiable checklist so this is maybe a waste of keystrokes. But just for fun you should take one of the 2nd gen twins for a spin.

Main reason I say is this little underpowered tin can has saved me so much money. It can't take full credit for it but I went from debating cars up to 3X its price to pretty much not giving a crap about any of them and being more than content with a $30k Subaru. For now at least.

This M2 CS might as well be a new crossover in my world. For the cost of ticking an option box on a 911 configurator you could have a whole damn car that does 8/10ths of the job! If nothing else it's a fun distraction to put off spending 3X the average US annual income on a car for a while.

I think your 8/10s is a BIG stretch. All depends what you're after, but the BRZ isn't even in the same league. Being low-power N/A, It's pointless where I live at 6,800ft. Absolute gutless turd up here. No joy.

My tuned G87 is a freaking rocket. More car than I'm capable of dealing with most days. Hell of a lot of fun and it grips like crazy. BMW knocked it out of the park with the G87. Power, handling, high-quality tech and fit/finish. Car of the year award last year, and they're not lying. Then they gave it even more HP/TQ on the 25 LCI. The S58 is a beast engine.

[godfather2112]

Base MSRP $98,600 plus $1,175

Originally Posted by fredzy

It seems like big power (and probably refinement ) are high on your non-negotiable checklist so this is maybe a waste of keystrokes. But just for fun you should take one of the 2nd gen twins for a spin.

Main reason I say is this little underpowered tin can has saved me so much money. It can't take full credit for it but I went from debating cars up to 3X its price to pretty much not giving a crap about any of them and being more than content with a $30k Subaru. For now at least.

This M2 CS might as well be a new crossover in my world. For the cost of ticking an option box on a 911 configurator you could have a whole damn car that does 8/10ths of the job! If nothing else it's a fun distraction to put off spending 3X the average US annual income on a car for a while.

Yeah, no. The twins don’t tickle any sort of fancy for me. I’d take a 90’s Miata before I’d throw cash at a twin. No offense to those who love theirs, it’s just not my jam.

[godfather2112]

BMW M2 Comp and CS pricing out. Looks like the M2 Comp can be ordered with customer color. Isle of Man green or Long Beach blue? Yes please.

M2
https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...mentid=3745478

M2 CS
https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...mentid=3745478

[Straight6]

Expensive.

[Brahmzy]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

BMW M2 Comp and CS pricing out. Looks like the M2 Comp can be ordered with customer color. Isle of Man green or Long Beach blue? Yes please.

M2
https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...mentid=3745478

M2 CS
https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...mentid=3745478

No such thing as a Comp.
BMW has dropped that moniker, starting the with G87. Only reason there are still ‘Comps’ is their production started before this decision was made (G80/G82/X5s etc)
The 2025 M2 is just the LCI, 2026 will be normal with minor updates, 2027 will introduce XDrive.

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by Straight6

Expensive.

Lot of thought went into that post.

Originally Posted by Brahmzy

No such thing as a Comp.
BMW has dropped that moniker, starting the with G87. Only reason there are still ‘Comps’ is their production started before this decision was made (G80/G82/X5s etc)
The 2025 M2 is just the LCI, 2026 will be normal with minor updates, 2027 will introduce XDrive.

Dude, you know what I meant. F87 only had comp and cs, not a standard M2. BMW has gone retard with how they badge stuff.

[Brahmzy]

ACHTUALLY

F87 had:
OG M2
M2 LCI
M2 Comp
M2 CS

[godfather2112]

2016-2018 is a fake M2, it did not have an M motor. I loved my 2017 M2, but it was closer to an M235i than an M2C

[Russ_G93]

Geez... in 2021... 100k was X7 M50I territory. Think id rather go for a X7 with the V8, save some money buy used with 10-15k mile.

[Brahmzy]

X7 M60s are badass rigs. With badass price tags. My budget is not badass.

[White out]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

I’m in a predicament of “what’s” my next weekend car.

Go wild card.

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by White out

Go wild card.

WRX with CVT?

[Russ_G93]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

WRX with CVT?

Only if the Big minor refresh introduces a power bump, id say the SPT WRX drives just fine. It defaults in "S" sport mode, Sport # makes the torque kick in earlier. In intelligence mode it acts straight up like a CVT. In default sport, does a actually adequate job at "not" acting like a CVT - Mimics an 8speed. Only reason why I say wait for a power bump, is that im pretty sure a GR Rav4 (the new one) is "as fast - slightly quicker" than the current outgoing WRX.

Im actually fascinated in what the new GR Celica is going to be like. 400hp, AWD, Coupe

[fredzy]

Originally Posted by Brahmzy

I think your 8/10s is a BIG stretch. All depends what you're after, but the BRZ isn't even in the same league. Being low-power N/A, It's pointless where I live at 6,800ft. Absolute gutless turd up here. No joy.

My tuned G87 is a freaking rocket. More car than I'm capable of dealing with most days. Hell of a lot of fun and it grips like crazy. BMW knocked it out of the park with the G87. Power, handling, high-quality tech and fit/finish. Car of the year award last year, and they're not lying. Then they gave it even more HP/TQ on the 25 LCI. The S58 is a beast engine.

Yeah I was like a Jehovah's Witness knocking on John Lennon's door here with my recommendation

[Straight6]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

Lot of thought went into that post.

Oh my bad, expensive AND ugly. The ultimate lease and dump machine.

[Scooby-Doode]

Originally Posted by Straight6

Oh my bad, expensive AND ugly. The ultimate lease and dump machine.

How is that VAG product of yours? Still have not bought the new WRX have ya?

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by Straight6

Oh my bad, expensive AND ugly. The ultimate lease and dump machine.

It’s cheaper to buy it than to lease. So first fail right there. Is it a good looking M car? Not really, won’t disagree. Also don’t think it’s ugly. I guess expensive is relative. What else has the same performance for under $70k new.