You’re going to pay dearly for the precise to personal the final word M2. 2020 BMW M2 CS is pricing is right here and it’s a staggering $24,700 greater than the inventory M2 Competitors. However for $83,600 (plus $995 vacation spot) you’re getting one hell of an M automobile.
The M2 CS options so many new parts and design parts it’s onerous to shortly record them. However the outcomes communicate for themselves, 39 extra horsepower and 0-60 in 3.8 seconds (down .4 from the M2C). However that’s simply half of what’s going to make this automobile particular. Unique carbon fiber parts, up to date suspension, brakes and aero all stand to set the M2 CS nicely aside from its extra widespread M2 stablemate. Oh and it’s extraordinarily restricted.
Official Launch: BMWNA Declares 2020 BMW M2 CS Pricing
As we speak, BMW M GmbH is proud to announce the following step within the evolution of the BMW M2, the M2 CS. The brand new high-performance coupe blends racetrack optimization with on a regular basis usability to create probably the most succesful model of M’s smallest mannequin.
Energy and torque are rated at 444 hp and 406 lb-ft (preliminary), a rise of 39 hp over the M2 Competitors. Newly accessible, choose CFRP physique panels and parts assist scale back weight, decrease the middle of gravity and enhance aerodynamics. Unique Carbon Fiber and Alcantara inside trim assist set this M2 aside from all earlier variations.
The brand new M2 CS has additionally been developed aspect by aspect with the brand new M2 CS Racing mannequin, which will likely be supplied by BMW Motorsport as a brand new entry mannequin into buyer racing. BMW M GmbH and BMW Motorsport labored carefully collectively to take the learnings from the M2 road automobile and from the M4 GT4 buyer program and apply them to the brand new M2 CS Racing mannequin. A stage of cooperation which we are going to see repeated with choose restricted version M fashions sooner or later.
The 2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe will make its World Debut at Automobility LA on November twentieth 2019.
S55 Energy plant derived from the M4 Competitors
The guts of the brand new BMW M2 CS is an uprated S55 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo know-how. Producing 444 hp at 6,250 rpm and 406 lb-ft of torque between 2,350 – 5,500 rpm (preliminary), the facility plant permits the M2 CS to speed up from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds when geared up with the 7-speed twin clutch (DCT) transmission and in 4.0 seconds when geared up with the 6-speed guide.
The extensive, flat torque curve, the linear build-up of energy and a 7,600 rpm redline imply that the engine is able to ship an exhilarating expertise at a second’s discover. Two, quick-spooling mon-scroll turbochargers, Excessive precision direct injection, Valvetronic variable valve timing and Double-Vanos totally variable cam timing ship lighting quick responses of energy to the motive force’s throttle inputs.
The S55 engine block is of a closed-deck design to cope with excessive cylinder pressures. Cylinder partitions are coated with a wire-arc sprayed-on coating as a substitute of liners to assist scale back weight.
The exhaust gases are routed by means of a, distinctive to the M2 CS, dual-branch exhaust system with electronically-controlled exhaust valves and two, twin-exhaust pipes with engraved ///M logos. The exhaust sound could be managed by way of the M Engine Dynamics management change within the middle console.
Cooling is supplied by a central radiator, two smaller aspect radiators, an oil cooler, two scavenging pumps within the oil sump pan together with a sump baffle to assist management oil motion below all circumstances. An oil return system close to the turbochargers assist preserve the move of oil regular throughout excessive acceleration and braking. DCT-equipped automobiles additionally obtain a separate transmission oil cooler.
6-Velocity Handbook and 7-Velocity DCT Transmissions
The brand new BMW M2 CS comes normal with a six-speed guide gearbox, which is notable for its compact design and lightweight weight. The usage of a carbon-fiber friction lining enhances the guide shift really feel. The BMW M2 CS is provided with rev-matching know-how which blips the throttle on downshifts and lowers the engine’s revs on upshifts, making gear adjustments even smoother. This lends the automobile further stability throughout onerous driving on the observe. Rev-matching is deactivated when DSC is switched off.
The seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT with Drivelogic) is obtainable as an choice. This technique successfully combines two gearboxes, every with its personal clutch, and allows both extraordinarily quick gear adjustments with no interruption within the move of energy or ultra-smooth shifts. The motive force can change gears both in automated or guide mode through the use of the gearshift lever on the middle console or shift paddles on the M leather-based steering wheel. In each automated and guide modes, Drivelogic gives the motive force with a selection between three preconfigured driving applications: COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+.
Energetic M locking Differential
The Dynamic Stability Management is supported in its process by the usual Energetic M Differential, an electronically managed multi-plate locking differential which may fluctuate the locking impact from 0 to one hundred pc based on the driving state of affairs, the automobile’s steering angle, accelerator place, brake stress, engine torque, wheel-speed and yaw price.
The management unit makes use of this assortment of knowledge inputs to detect the specter of traction loss on one aspect of the automobile and calculates the required locking impact, which is engaged by an electrical motor. The complete locking energy of over 1,800 lb-ft is obtainable inside 150 milliseconds. This permits the system to forestall a wheel from spinning in excessive situations on slippery street surfaces or when the 2 rear wheels are experiencing vital variations in friction coefficient.
In sure conditions, the Energetic M Differential even works proactively. When pulling away on slippery surfaces, the lock is closed by an outlined share even earlier than a wheel can begin to spin, to make sure that each wheels develop equal slip on the identical time. The lock can also be closed by the required share by means of dynamically pushed corners, based on the degrees of lateral acceleration and drive at work. This prevents the low-traction inside wheel from beginning to flip too shortly. This everlasting and infinitely variable differential management additionally will increase agility, avoids understeer into corners and improves directional stability below braking and cargo adjustments.
M Dynamic Mode (MDM), which could be activated routinely by both deciding on SPORT+ mode, or partaking manually by way of the DSC button permits for a better diploma of dynamic freedom when the motive force requires it, comparable to on closed course observe driving.
Customary Adaptive M Suspension, chassis and steering
The BMW M2 CS comes normal with the Adaptive M suspension, beforehand unavailable on the M2 fashions. The brand new fitted suspension provides the motive force a selection of Consolation, Sport and Sport+ modes, every with totally different damper settings.
Consolation mode gives glorious on a regular basis usability on assorted floor situations. Sport mode affords a setting for tuned for winding roads whereas Sport+ is designed to reduce physique movement on observe environments. The extent of steering help can also be assorted as a part of the three suspension modes.
The CFRP entrance brace, launched on the M2 Competitors, weighs solely 3.3 kilos and ties the entrance strut towers to the bulkhead, rising entrance finish stiffness and enhancing turn-in response and steering precision.
The rear five-link suspension’s management arms and wheel hubs are constituted of solid aluminum. The rear, light-weight, metal subframe is bolted on to the physique body with none versatile rubber bushings to enhance rear wheel course and stability.
Customary and Non-compulsory Brakes
The usual brake fitment consists of M Compound brakes that includes 400 mm entrance vented disks and 380 mm rear vented disks. Crimson-painted six-piston mounted entrance and four-piston mounted rear calipers apply the stopping energy. This setup gives excellent stopping energy with glorious fade resistance and thermal stability.
Obtainable for the primary time on an M2 is the M Carbon Ceramic Brake choice which delivers elevated thermal resistance capabilities below excessive observe driving situations, in addition to decreased weight with vastly improved brake disk put on traits.
Cast 19-inch wheels with non-runflat efficiency tires
The M2 CS is provided with normal 19-inch Cast Y-spoke Fashion 763M wheels in a Excessive-Gloss Jet Black end. A Gold matt end to the identical wheels could be specified as an choice. Both wheel shade end could be ordered with both Michelin Cup 2 tires or blended efficiency tires.
Wheel sizes are 9.0 x 19 inch entrance and 10.0 x 19 inch rear. Mounted tires are sized 245/35R19 entrance and 265/35R19 rear.
CFRP Exterior parts
The BMW M2 options rigorously chosen use of CFRP in its exterior panels and parts to not solely scale back weight but in addition enhance cooling and aerodynamics.
The brand new CFRP hood weighs half of the burden of the same metal hood whereas incorporating purposeful air vents, completed in Excessive-Gloss Black, which assist enhance entrance finish downforce and assist in engine cooling.
The CFRP roof, supplied for the primary time on the M2, is constituted of a inflexible, sandwich development which requires no roof bow parts nor insulation whereas nonetheless offering the required acoustic properties. Collectively, the brand new roof and hood assist decrease the M2 CS’s middle of gravity for improved agility.
Additionally made kind CFRP are the entrance splitter, the rear spoiler, rear diffuser and M twin-stalk exterior mirrors. The entrance and rear spoilers together with the diffuser work collectively to optimize air move beneath the automobile and to additional enhance downforce.
Unique CS Inside Appointments
The cabin of the M2 CS blends race observe impressed aesthetics with weight saving know-how. The middle, transmission tunnel console is constituted of CFRP, saving over 6 kilos when in comparison with a typical 2 Sequence console.
Alcantara materials covers the middle armrest and sprint trim, which additionally contains an embroidered CS badge in purple distinction stitching. The usual M Sport Steering wheel is roofed in Alcantara with purple distinction stitching and a race stripe on the 12 o’clock place.
The M2 CS brand is current on the door sill plates and on the instrument cluster when the automobile is began.
The usual entrance M Competitors seats are completed in Alcantara / Black Merino leather-based with purple distinction stitching and the BMW M Motorsport stripes embroidered into the built-in headrests. The CS brand is seen on the rear seat headrests.
Exterior Colours
The M2 CS will likely be accessible in 4 colours together with Alpine White, Misano Blue Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic and Hockenheim Silver Metallic.
Customary and Non-compulsory Tools
The M2 CS comes with an intensive record of ordinary tools together with:
- 6-Velocity Handbook transmission
- Adaptive M Suspension
- Energetic M Differential
- 19-inch Cast Jet Black M Fashion 763M wheels with blended efficiency tires
- CFRP roof
- CFRP hood
- CFRP entrance spoiler, rear spoiler, rear diffuser and mirror caps,
- Entrance Energy, Heated M Competitors Seats
- M Seat Belts
- Dynamic Cruise Management
- Ambient Inside Lighting
- Navigation
- Harman/ Kardon Premium Sound System
- Shadowline exterior trim
- Anthracite Headliner
- M Alcantara Steering Wheel
- Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Adaptive Full LED headlights
- Common Storage Door opener
- Rear View digital camera and Park distance management
Non-compulsory tools contains:
– 7-Velocity DCT transmission with Drivelogic
– M Carbon Ceramic brakes
– Matt Gold wheel end
– Michelin Cup 2 tires
