BMW in the not too distant past was known as the maker of
the Ultimate Driving Machine, but the famous slogan doesn't sit too well with
the automaker today—though thankfully there are still some exceptions.
BMW certainly churns out its share of segment busting niche
fillers that aren't fit to sniff the tires of some of the classic hits, but it
also continues to make a few cars that live up to the slogan. One
of these is the M2, which for 2020 has spawned an even more intense
version in
the form of the M2 CS.
The car doesn't come cheap, though. BMW this week confirmed
a starting price of $84,595, which is just a couple of grand shy of the
starting price of the 7-Series flagship sedan. The regular M2, which is
certainly no slouch, starts at about $55,000.
We should point out that the M2 CS is a limited-edition
model. Just 2,200 will be built for worldwide sale starting next March, and
right now it isn't clear how many of these will reach the United States. We've
reached out to BMW for clarification and will update the article as soon as we
hear back.
Beyond the limited-edition status, the M2 CS offers a few
more extras to get excited about. For example, peak output registers at 444
horsepower, thanks to the addition of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6
fitted to the M3/M4 instead of the regular M2's single-turbo engine. The
regular M2 makes 365 hp while the M2
Competition added for 2019 makes 405 hp.
The car also comes with a 6-speed manual as standard, while
a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is offered as an alternative. BMW said with
the dual-clutch transmission, the M2 CS will sprint from 0-60 mph in 3.8
seconds while that drops to 4.0 seconds with the manual. Top speed should be
about 174 mph.
Then there's all the carbon fiber goodies. The list includes
the hood, roof, and multiple aero parts. The vehicle can also be further
enhanced with carbon-ceramic brake rotors, some very tasty matte gold wheels,
and Michelin Cup 2 tires.
Note, the M2 CS isn't expected to be the end of the road for
the current-generation M2. We hear that an even more hardcore M2
CSL is still a possibility.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1112548_2020-bmw-m2-cs-costs-nearly-as-much-as-a-7-series
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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