BMW hasn't yet forgotten where it came from. On Monday, BMW
unveiled the M2 CS with all the goodies we expected.
Ahead of its introduction Nov. 20 at the 2019
Los Angeles auto show, the 2020 BMW M2 CS was revealed online. There
are few surprises here, but that's not a bad thing.
Built only for the 2020 model year, BMW is only making 2,200
M2 CS with U.S. production numbers still TBD.
The upgrades for the M2 CS over the M2 Competition starts
under the hood with an uprated version of the S55 twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6
from the M4 Competition. With an estimated 444 horsepower and
406 pound-feet of torque, the M2 CS sends 39 more horses (albeit no more
torque) to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual (you
#GiveAShift, right?) or optional 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The
standard M quad exhaust setup is connected to a system with electronically
controlled valves that will let the inline-6 sing all the way to its 7,600 rpm
redline.
BMW said with the dual-clutch transmission the M2 CS can
sprint from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds while that drops to 4.0 seconds with the
6-speed manual. Top speed should be about 174 mph.
Three radiators, an oil cooler, two pumps in the oil pan,
and an oil sump baffle all work together to keep things cool and lubricated
during high-speed driving. A transmission oil cooler is standard when buyers
opt for the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission while an electronic locking
differential in the rear helps maintain traction both on the track and in
slippery situations.
Standard adaptive dampers adjust with the three drive modes:
Comfort, Sport, and Sport+. To keep the M2 CS stiff, the steel subframe is
bolted to the body frame without bushings, while the rear five-link
suspension's control arms and wheel hubs are made from forged aluminum to shed
weight.
The M2 CS scrubs that speed by using 15.75-inch vented
rotors with 6-piston fixed calipers up front and 14.96-inch vented rotors
grabbed by 4-piston calipers in the rear. For those that want to ensure brake
fade is never an issue, a Carbon Ceramic Brake option can be ticked on the
order sheet.
The M2 CS rolls on 19-inch forged wheels in a staggered
setup with 245/35R19 tires up front and 265/35R19s in back. A high-gloss black
finish is standard but a matte gold finish can be optioned (Eds note:
Recommended), and buyers can choose between slick and sticky Michelin Cup 2
tires or summer performance tires.
The M2 CS might look like a standard M2 Competition with
some bits pulled from the BMW Performance Parts Catalogue, but dig deeper.
To reduce weight, the vented hood on the M2 CS is made from
carbon fiber and weighs half as much as a steel hood (BMW says the venting also
helps increase downforce at the front end and aids with cooling efforts). An
optional carbon fiber roof takes weight out of the tallest point of the M2,
which is the best place to remove weight for handling. A new front splitter,
rear spoiler, rear diffuser, and M mirrors are all made out of carbon fiber as
well.
Inside, the M2 CS keeps up its diet with a carbon fiber
transmission tunnel that saves only 6 pounds but surely will be a point of
pride at Cars & Coffee.
The dashboard, armrests, and steering wheel are trimmed with
Alcantara while a CS badge is embroidered in red contrasting stitching on the
passenger side of the dashboard. Black leather and Alcantara M Competition
front seats feature the CS logo on the integrated headrests along with
embroidered BMW M Motorsport stripes.
With a black interior and only four exterior colors to
choose from—Alpine White, Misano Blue Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, and
Hockenheim Silver Metallic—buyers won't have to think too hard when it's time
to place an order.
The only options on the 2020 M2 CS are the 7-speed
dual-clutch transmission, carbon ceramic brakes, matte gold wheels, and sticky
Michelin Cup 2 tires.
Pricing and ordering details will be announced closer to the
2020 M2 CS's launch in spring 2020.
by Joel Feder
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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