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17 June, 2025
BMW unleashes 390kW M2
BMW Australia will introduce the all-new BMW M2 CS to the local market this year, bringing a new level of performance and dynamic capability to the second-generation M2 Coupé line-up.
It marks the fourth BMW CS launch in three years, following the M3 CS in 2023, M4 CS in 2024 and M3 CS Touring at the start of 2025.
It also represents the next chapter in the successful story of high-performance, short wheelbase BMW offerings that comprises the legendary BMW 2002 turbo, BMW 1 Series M Coupé and the first-generation BMW M2 – including the first CS variant – that have earned critical acclaim and wowed driving enthusiasts the world over.
BMW M offered a first glimpse of the M2 CS exterior design package – including its distinctive ducktail – at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este event on the shores of Lake Como last weekend.
The $172,900 (plus on roads) M2 CS will be manufactured at BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí in Mexico and arrive for Australian customer deliveries at the end of 2025.
BMW M has achieved a weight reduction of about 30kg for the special edition model compared with the standard M2 Coupé thanks to deployment of exterior and interior components fashioned from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP).
It also features forged M light-alloy wheels, which, combined with the CFRP elements, means the M2 CS is the lightest M2 of the current vehicle generation.
The coupé features an upgraded iteration of the 3.0-litre, six-cylinder in-line engine found in the standard M2 and which also serves as the basis for the power unit in the M4 GT3 EVO race car.
It matches the output and torque of the current generation M3 Competition Sedan with M xDrive and BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive, delivering 390kW and 650Nm.
These power and torque figures also represent increases of 37kW and 50Nm over the standard M2 Coupé.
Drive is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic and paddle shifters.
The Drivelogic button integrated into the selector lever enables the driver to alter the transmission’s shift characteristics, with a choice of three distinguishable settings.
The M2 CS is extremely rapid in a straight line. It breaks the four-second barrier in the sprint from zero to 100km/h with a time of 3.8 seconds, which is 0.2s faster than the standard M2 Coupé. It can also reach 200km/h from rest in 11.7s – an improvement of 1.2s on the regular series variant. Top speed is electronically limited to 302km/h thanks to standard fitment of the M driver’s package.
These stunning performance figures are complemented by a stirring engine note conjured by an M-specific exhaust system – including titanium mufflers and electrically-controlled flaps – with four large exhaust outlets fitted at the rear, typical of contemporary petrol engine BMW M offerings.
The M Carbon ceramic brake system, which takes braking capability to the next level – particularly on track – is available as an option.
Standard equipment also includes CS-exclusive forged M light-alloy wheels with a double spoke design and Gold Bronze finish. They measure 19in at the front and 20in at the rear axle and can be fitted with either semi-slick track or road tyres at the customer’s request.
Four exterior paint finishes are available for the Australian market: Black Sapphire metallic, BMW Individual Velvet Blue metallic, M Brooklyn Grey metallic and M Portimao Blue metallic.
Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Selective Beam non-dazzling High Beam Assistant and M lights Shadowline with dark inlays are also standard.
The standard M Alcantara steering wheel features a flat-bottomed rim, gearshift paddles, red centre marker at 12 o’clock and two M buttons for selecting individually configured vehicle setups, bringing authentic racing flair to the cockpit.
The M2 CS integrates a vast array of standard equipment elements, including two-zone automatic climate control, Comfort Access, Harman Kardon surround sound system and BMW Live Cockpit Professional, including the BMW Maps navigation system.
The M-specific displays on the BMW Curved Display and BMW Head-Up Display add to the ambience. The digital display grouping consists of a 12.3in information display and a 14.9in control display.
For inquiries about the M2 CS contact Grant Woolcock at Westco BMW on 4044 4122.
