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.
Rumours 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 525bhp. Only the limited-edition M4 CSL makes more, at 543bhp. The M2 CS will likely be powered by a higher-performance version of the base M2’s twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline-six known as the S58, which in the standard M2 makes 473bhp and 443lbft of torque when equipped with the eight-speed automatic – six-speed manual M2s produce 473bhp and 406lbft of torque.
Potential bad news for purists: Rumours 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 collectable. Recall that the F87 M2 CS produced a peak of 444bhp and 406lbft of torque from the S58’s predecessor, the S55, also a twin-turbo 3.0-litre 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 fibre 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 £65,915, while the previous-generation M2 CS came in at around £75,000.
