SPIED: G87 BMW M2 CS Testing in Germany
Spy photographers caught the upcoming G87-generation BMW M2 CS testing in Germany recently, and despite the dizzying camouflage wrap, a few bits of CS-specific parts are easy to identify. There is a larger ducktail on the trunk, monoblock wheels borrowed from the current M3/M4 CS, and a new front lip—the rest of the front end looks the same as the base M2.
Rumors circulating in BMW spaces online suggest that the G87 M2 CS will become BMW’s second most powerful rear-wheel drive model, with up to 525 hp. Only the limited-edition M4 CSL makes more, at 543 hp. The M2 CS will likely be powered by a higher-performance version of the base M2’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six known as the S58, which in the standard M2 makes 473 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque when equipped with the eight-speed automatic—six-speed manual M2s produce 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.
Potential bad news for purists: rumors also state that the six-speed manual option won’t carry over to the new M2 CS. If that comes to fruition, the manual versions of the F87 M2 CS could be a future collectible. Recall that the F87 M2 CS produced a peak of 444 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque from the S58’s predecessor, the S55, also a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six.
Additional performance enhancements for the new M2 CS have not been announced, but we expect this car to follow the standard formula: more stopping power, stiffer and lower suspension, and some track-inspired interior pieces like bucket seats and more Alcantara upholstery in the cabin.
The base M2’s carbon roof option will likely be standard on the M2 CS, and we wouldn’t be surprised if additional carbon fiber parts are part of the CS-specific bodywork package.
We’ll have to wait for the launch timing and pricing information. For reference, the base 2025 M2 starts at $66,075. The previous generation base M2 started at around $60,000, with the CS version coming in at around $85,000.
