BMW M2 CS: an almost compact M4 – Sports cars
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BMW M2 CS: an almost compact M4 – Sports cars

BMW M2 CS: an almost compact M4 – Sports cars

It was no secret that BMW was about to introduce a new top-of-the-line version of the small coupe in this range, the 2 Series. BMW M2 CS, this morning the House of Monaco issued first information and official photos new compact anger. There was a surprise, however, and it concerns the fact that the new M2 CS in terms of performance and power, it borders on the territory of its big sister, the M4, which is now at the end of its career.

First CS with manual transmission

Compared to the BMW M2 Competition, the sportiest in the lineup so far, new BMW M2 CS gets 40 hp. more power, and the 6-cylinder inline S55 thus achieves i 450 h.p. power delivered at 6.250 rpm. In fact, we can say that the same power as the M4 with competition package and only 10 hp. smaller than the M4 CS. Maximum torque reaches i 550 Nm between 3.250 and 5.500 rpm and is transmitted exclusively to the rear axle via the 7-speed M DCT gearbox. For the first time on a CS model, it will be possible to select a 6-speed manual transmission.

It also features an Active M Differential and Dynamic Mode, which is an electronically controlled mechanical self-locking system. Concerning performance new BMW M2 CS announces click from 0 to 100 km / h in 4 seconds, which for the variant with a manual transmission is 4,2 seconds. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 280 km / h.

An even sportier chassis

The chassis can count on an adaptive M Sport suspension with three preselected settings (Comfort. Sport and Sport +) and the braking system has 0mm discs at the front with six-piston calipers. Carbon ceramic discs will also be available as an option. The new BMW M400 CS can be ordered in four body colors: Alpine white, black sapphire, gray Hockenheim and Blue Misano (exclusive to this model).

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