Auto Trader cars

Skip to contentSkip to footer
News

New BMW M2 CS video review

Rory Reid finds out if the BMW M2 CS is worth the £75,000 price tag in our latest video review.

Published on 16 October 2020 | 0 min read

The BMW M2, one of the finest sports cars in recent times, is being discontinued ahead of a new version.
But before that makes its debut, the M2 is going for a final hurrah with the new BMW M2 CS.
What’s changed?
Visually, there are plenty of upgrades including a carbon fibre roof and bonnet and a ducktail spoiler at the back.
Other changes to the M2 CS include: • an uprated engine from the BMW M3 • an M Active Differential, which determines and sets the level of lock • a carbon fibre front brace • forged 19-inch wheels, with Michelin Cup 2 tyres
Is the BMW M2 CS worth the price?
At £75,000, the BMW M2 CS needs to be good.
As soon as you get in the cockpit, you feel like you’re in a driver’s car. The driving position is perfect, the thick steering wheel gives a solid sense of ownership when driving, and the seats support you in a way that makes you feel fully integrated into the driving experience. A lot of your money is going on the engine, which is similar to the S55 used in the standard M2 Competition – but has been considerably beefed up. There are a couple of transmission options. Go for the six-speed manual and you can get 0-62 in four seconds. Choose the DCT Dual Clutch and you could get 0-62 in 3.8 seconds. You also stand to get 550 Newton-metres of torque, which is impressive considering the size of the car.
What’s the BMW M2 CS like to drive?
There’s a duality to the M2 CS’s driving style: the sharp fun of a sports car blended with the heft of a muscle car (once the traction is switched off).
Oversteer is predictive, and the balance is spot-on – especially when compared to the old M3 and M4s. For the full verdict, watch Rory’s video review and check back for our full expert review soon.
For more news and reviews, check out our YouTube channel.