You’re going to pay dearly for the correct 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 components it’s onerous to rapidly record them. However the outcomes converse for themselves, 39 extra horsepower and 0-60 in 3.8 seconds (down .4 from the M2C). However that’s simply half of what is going to make this automobile particular. Unique carbon fiber parts, up to date suspension, brakes and aero all stand to set the M2 CS effectively other than its extra frequent M2 stablemate. Oh and it’s extraordinarily restricted.
Official Launch: BMWNA Broadcasts 2020 BMW M2 CS Pricing
In the present day, BMW M GmbH is proud to announce the subsequent 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 essentially 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 out there, 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 other than 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 probably 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 avenue automobile and from the M4 GT4 buyer program and apply them to the brand new M2 CS Racing mannequin. A degree of cooperation which we’ll 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 center of the brand new BMW M2 CS is an uprated S55 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo expertise. Producing 444 hp at 6,250 rpm and 406 lb-ft of torque between 2,350 – 5,500 rpm (preliminary), the ability 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 handbook.
The vast, 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 may be managed by way of the M Engine Dynamics management change within the heart console.
Cooling is offered 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 underneath all circumstances. An oil return system close to the turbochargers assist maintain the circulate of oil regular throughout excessive acceleration and braking. DCT-equipped vehicles additionally obtain a separate transmission oil cooler.
6-Velocity Guide and 7-Velocity DCT Transmissions
The brand new BMW M2 CS comes commonplace with a six-speed handbook gearbox, which is notable for its compact design and light-weight weight. Using a carbon-fiber friction lining enhances the handbook shift really feel. The BMW M2 CS is supplied with rev-matching expertise which blips the throttle on downshifts and lowers the engine’s revs on upshifts, making gear adjustments even smoother. This lends the automobile extra 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 method successfully combines two gearboxes, every with its personal clutch, and allows both extraordinarily quick gear adjustments with no interruption within the circulate of energy or ultra-smooth shifts. The motive force can change gears both in automated or handbook mode by utilizing the gearshift lever on the middle console or shift paddles on the M leather-based steering wheel. In each computerized and handbook modes, Drivelogic offers the motive force with a selection between three preconfigured driving packages: COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+.
Energetic M locking Differential
The Dynamic Stability Management is supported in its job by the usual Energetic M Differential, an electronically managed multi-plate locking differential which might fluctuate the locking impact from 0 to one hundred pc in keeping with the driving state of affairs, the automobile’s steering angle, accelerator place, brake stress, engine torque, wheel-speed and yaw charge.
The management unit makes use of this assortment of information 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 total locking energy of over 1,800 lb-ft is obtainable inside 150 milliseconds. This permits the system to stop a wheel from spinning in excessive circumstances on slippery highway surfaces or when the 2 rear wheels are experiencing important 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, in keeping with the degrees of lateral acceleration and drive at work. This prevents the low-traction inside wheel from beginning to flip too rapidly. This everlasting and infinitely variable differential management additionally will increase agility, avoids understeer into corners and improves directional stability underneath braking and cargo adjustments.
M Dynamic Mode (MDM), which may be activated routinely by both choosing SPORT+ mode, or partaking manually by way of the DSC button permits for a higher diploma of dynamic freedom when the motive force requires it, corresponding to on closed course observe driving.
Customary Adaptive M Suspension, chassis and steering
The BMW M2 CS comes commonplace with the Adaptive M suspension, beforehand unavailable on the M2 fashions. The brand new fitted suspension offers the motive force a selection of Consolation, Sport and Sport+ modes, every with completely different damper settings.
Consolation mode offers glorious on a regular basis usability on assorted floor circumstances. 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 comprised 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 Elective Brakes
The usual brake fitment consists of M Compound brakes that includes 400 mm entrance vented disks and 380 mm rear vented disks. Pink-painted six-piston fastened entrance and four-piston fastened rear calipers apply the stopping energy. This setup offers excellent stopping energy with glorious fade resistance and thermal stability.
Out there for the primary time on an M2 is the M Carbon Ceramic Brake choice which delivers elevated thermal resistance capabilities underneath excessive observe driving circumstances, in addition to lowered weight with enormously improved brake disk put on traits.
Cast 19-inch wheels with non-runflat efficiency tires
The M2 CS is supplied with commonplace 19-inch Cast Y-spoke Type 763M wheels in a Excessive-Gloss Jet Black end. A Gold matt end to the identical wheels may be specified as an choice. Both wheel coloration end may 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 load of the same metal hood whereas incorporating useful air vents, completed in Excessive-Gloss Black, which assist improve entrance finish downforce and assist in engine cooling.
The CFRP roof, supplied for the primary time on the M2, is comprised of a inflexible, sandwich building 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 heart of gravity for improved agility.
Additionally made type 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 circulate beneath the automobile and to additional improve downforce.
Unique CS Inside Appointments
The cabin of the M2 CS blends race observe impressed aesthetics with weight saving expertise. The middle, transmission tunnel console is comprised of CFRP, saving over 6 kilos when in comparison with a regular 2 Sequence console.
Alcantara materials covers the middle armrest and sprint trim, which additionally contains an embroidered CS badge in crimson distinction stitching. The usual M Sport Steering wheel is roofed in Alcantara with crimson 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 crimson 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 probably be out there in 4 colours together with Alpine White, Misano Blue Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic and Hockenheim Silver Metallic.
Customary and Elective Tools
The M2 CS comes with an intensive record of normal tools together with:
- 6-Velocity Guide transmission
- Adaptive M Suspension
- Energetic M Differential
- 19-inch Cast Jet Black M Type 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 digicam and Park distance management
Elective tools contains:
– 7-Velocity DCT transmission with Drivelogic
– M Carbon Ceramic brakes
– Matt Gold wheel end
– Michelin Cup 2 tires
