BMW M2 CS 530 CV

BMW unveiled the second-generation M2 CS on May 28, 2025, expanding its compact high-performance lineup with a more powerful version of the M2 coupe. BMW said the car keeps rear-wheel drive, raises output to 530 metric horsepower and uses model-specific chassis tuning and weight-saving measures aimed at track use. Coches.net published technical details for the model on May 15, listing 530 CV, rear-wheel drive, a 0-100 kph time of 3.8 seconds and a 302 kph top speed. BMW's own release said the M2 CS would be produced in a limited run at its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico and launched in markets from late summer 2025. ### How much more power does the M2 CS make? BMW said the M2 CS uses a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology producing 530 CV, equivalent to 390 kW, or 523 hp in U.S. specification. The company said that is 50 CV more than the standard M2. Coches.net's technical listing said the engine delivers 650 Nm of torque from 2,750 rpm and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and steering-wheel paddles. (press.bmwgroup.com) BMW's U.S. release also said the car uses an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. ### Does BMW keep rear-wheel drive on the CS? BMW said the M2 CS sends power exclusively to the rear axle rather than adopting all-wheel drive. Coches.net's specifications also list the car as "Tracción Trasera (RWD)." The rear-wheel-drive layout keeps the M2 CS aligned with the standard M2 formula, while BMW said chassis settings were revised specifically for the CS. (coches.net) The company said the car gets model-specific engine mounts, springs, dampers and chassis control calibration intended to sharpen responses on road and track. (press.bmwgroup.com) ### What changes beyond the engine? BMW said the M2 CS uses carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic components to cut weight and increase rigidity. The company said the hood, roof and rear diffuser are among the lightweight parts, and its Canadian release said the CS sheds 44 kilograms compared with the standard car. (press.bmwgroup.com) Coches.net listed staggered wheels with 19-inch front tires and 20-inch rear tires, along with ventilated disc brakes at all four corners. The same listing said the coupe measures 4,587 mm long, 1,885 mm wide and 1,395 mm high, with a 390-liter trunk. ### What performance figures are attached to the car? (press.bmwgroup.com) Coches.net said the M2 CS accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 3.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 302 kph. BMW's regional releases describe the car as a limited-run special edition positioned above the standard M2 in the lineup. (coches.net) BMW said the car also receives M-specific design changes inside and out, including CS badging and a model-specific interior treatment. The U.K. release said buyers will be offered four exterior colors: Black Sapphire, Portimao Blue, Brooklyn Grey and BMW Individual Velvet Blue. ### Was a price published? (coches.net) BMW's U.K. arm said the M2 CS is priced from 86,800 pounds in Britain. Coches.net's technical page did not show a list price in the material reviewed, though separate dealer listings on the site showed asking prices including 135,990 euros in Madrid and 154,950 euros in Las Palmas. Those listings are dealer advertisements rather than BMW list-price announcements. (press.bmwgroup.com) BMW said production will take place at San Luis Potosi in Mexico, and the U.K. release said first customer deliveries there were due in late summer 2025. BMW's global release described the M2 CS as a limited-run model, while Coches.net's technical page lists the start of commercialization as May 11, 2025. (press.bmwgroup.com)