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BMW has honed the M2 into the 2026 CS, a compact coupe with keener responses and heftier output. The S58 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six now delivers 523 hp and 479 lb ft to the rear axle via a rapid automatic with paddles. BMW quotes 0–62 mph in 3.7 seconds and a 188 mph maximum, and the CS has already posted a 7:25.53 Nürburgring lap for compact cars, underlining its step-on pace and stamina.
Hardware changes go far beyond a power map. The CS rides 8 mm lower on model-specific springs with revised jounce bumpers; dampers and engine mounts are lifted from the M4 CSL, while the transmission mount comes from the M4 GT4. Unique front camber sharpens turn-in, and mass falls by 97 lb as standard, with optional carbon-ceramic brakes trimming roughly another 40 lb. The result is a chassis that bites early, carries speed cleanly and stays composed over hard use.
The exterior signals intent without straying into pastiche. There’s a carbon roof, mirror caps, rear diffuser and ducktail decklid, plus a CS-specific grille, revised inlets and a front spoiler. Forged wheels—19 inches up front, 20 at the rear—fill the arches, with paint choices limited to Velvet Blue, Black Sapphire, M Brooklyn Grey and M Portimão Blue. Inside, an Alcantara steering wheel, heavily bolstered sports seats, and illuminated CS logos sit among generous carbon trim, setting the tone for focused driving.
Electronics give broad control over character. The configurable stability system lets you dial from iron-fisted traction to measured slip, while the auto’s three shift strategies can be left alone or overridden with crisp paddles—there’s no manual option on the CS. Put it together and the M2 CS feels engineered to stitch a set of bends into one fluent line: compact footprint, big-league punch and a road-ready set-up that reads your inputs and responds immediately.
