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BMW shows the 2025 M2 CS: a track-focused beast with 530 HP

Carlo Sanchez 28 May. 2025
BMW shows the 2025 M2 CS: a track-focused beast with 530 HP
The M2 CS shows that BMW still knows how to build an authentic, exciting sports car.
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BMW M has unveiled the 2025 M2 CS, a lighter and more powerful version of its compact sports coupé with an aggressive tuning package. However, in a move that will disappoint purists, it is only available with an automatic transmission.

Key upgrades over the standard M2

  • Engine: With 530 hp (+50 hp) and 650 Nm of torque, the twin-turbo 3.0L inline-six now matches the M3 Competition.

  • Performance: Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds (or 3.5 seconds with rollout); top speed of 302 km/h (electronically limited).

  • Weight Savings: It is 30 kg lighter thanks to the carbon fibre roof, bonnet and interior trim.

  • Chassis: It has been lowered by 8 mm and features retuned adaptive dampers, stiffer engine mounts and a track-focused DSC calibration.

  • Exclusive Touches: forged bronze wheels, M Carbon bucket seats and a ducktail spoiler.

The big omission: No manual option.

Although the M2 CS is a formidable track car, BMW's decision to offer it exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission seems like a missed opportunity. The standard M2 lost its manual option for 2025, and the CS - a car built for driving enthusiasts - would have been the perfect model on which to reinstate it.

Instead, power is sent solely to the rear wheels via BMW’s M Steptronic transmission, which, while quick, lacks the engagement of a proper three-pedal setup. For an M2 that’s supposed to be the ultimate driver's car, that’s a tough pill to swallow.

Track-Ready, But Still Daily-Drivable

Despite its hardcore upgrades, the CS retains luxury features such as:

  • BMW OS 8.5 with curved display

  • Heated M Carbon seats (with harness cutouts for track days)

  • Harman Kardon audio & augmented reality nav

Only a limited number of units will be produced, with deliveries due to begin in late 2025. Prices start at €115,000 in Germany.

Would you choose the automatic CS or wait for the manual M2 CSL? Let us know in the comments!

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