M2 CS Review + Akrapovic Exhaust & The Next M2!!

This could be, the last truly great M car, and also pound for pound, the most capable car I’ve ever owned from new. And today I install the Akrapovic exhaust at Litchfield, links below:

Akrapovic system:
BMW M2 CS (F87N) - OPF/GPF 2021 Slip-On Line (Titanium) - Akrapovič Car Exhaust

5000 miles down and I can’t stop driving it. A true spiritual successor to the E30 in size, capability and notoriety. The M2 Comp by itself is amazing, but the CS brings in small changes in meaningful places to massive final effect, as any good run out edition should

The S55 engine is the twin mono scroll turbo in line 6 engine, same unit as we found in the previous M4. In the comp it made 410BHP, but in the CS it’s had a massive boost to 450BHP, 550nm. That essentially a 10% hike, the most any CS model has ever gotten. M4CS got only 10BHP, and the M5 the same, equalling a nominal 2-1% respectively.

Theres manual and DCT options, this being the last DCT we will see too sadly, torque convertors still not quite as snappy yet. Places the 0-60 at 4.2 for manual and 4.0 for our DCT car here.

So the power bump is BIG, and it’s that paired then with more typical CS changes that begins to elucidate why this CS is so so much better overall. New bonnet in CFRP - halves the weight, increases downforce on front end, and aids engine cooling. Same style design as the M4 CS, similar application to M5. Forged wheels are 9kg front and 10 rear and come standard with Michelin Cup 2s: i have replaced them with PS4S for better performance in the wet. M Sport Brakes are larger too, 400mm front and 380mm rear: 4 piston front & 6 piston rear callipers finished in red. CCBs also available for the first time which are lighter: something I’m thinking of getting installed by the Welt in Germany!

New carbon roof with a “sandwiched” design, makes the car more rigid. No trim strips on it, means better acoustics, and no roof bows or insulation either. These two paired up reduce the centre of gravity. Front splitter, rear spoiler and rear diffuser work in tandem to increase downforce and channel air underneath the body.

The biggest differentiator for me however, is the inclusion of the M Adaptive suspension. It’s the only M2 to have it, and comes straight from the M4. This gives us comfort, sport and sport+ modes all with altered damper settings. Now, where we have saved weight in places this and other changes negate that to make the car the same weight as the comp.
BUT don’t write it off because of that, these additions alter the character crucially in my experience, particularly in suspension where it’s now a more compliant daily, but more rigid when you need it to be!

Today I also show you the upcoming G87 M2, spy shots show a more traditional car, and part leaks from China show a normal M grille and squared off rally car looks… I’ll discuss the engine and much more!

Will the M2 CS be the last great M? Will the Akrapovic system add the needed emotion? Today we explore:

    ⁃    M2 CS technical changes
    ⁃    Engine and power
    ⁃    Carbon fibre and weight
    ⁃    M adaptive suspension
    ⁃    Exterior design
    ⁃    Unique CS parts
    ⁃    Interior review
    ⁃    Old Exhaust sound
    ⁃    M2 CS Akrapovic Exhaust
    ⁃    EXHAUST installation at Litchfield
    ⁃    Litchfield tour
    ⁃    Next M2 G87
    ⁃    2022 M2 render
    ⁃    Full driving review
    ⁃    Conclusion

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Please note all driving shots have been filmed on closed roads.

[RemoveBeforeRace]

🥲 I went 12 rounds with Photoshop to make that G87 M2 render. Hope it was worth it, excited for the next car too: but I’ll be keeping hold of this CS. 😈👌

[awn]

You cannot deny that the M2 CS is one of the most special cars that BMW have given us. I’ve got one myself but with the ceramics. The M2 cs in the South African market got the cars with a beautiful plaque, each of them numbered with the chassis number. Now I have to save up for an Akrapovic system.

[auella]

Shout out bmw for single-handedly increasing the value of the previous gen m2 with the horrendous design of the new 2 series. may all these m2’s and their owners revel in performance 🙏🏾

[TheChazas]

M2 always felt like a true successor for E46 M3.

[AntoniusTyas]

If the M2 CS is good enough for Mr. AMG to actually buy and own, then it must be one heck of a machine.

[raygotz]

Best thing about my M2C is how good of a daily driver it is, and will echo that for such a small car it is fantastic for having kids or people under 6 foot in the back seats. Best daily driver I have ever owned

[TobiasHenreich]

This thing will go down in automotive history as one of the best driver’s cars ever made 🙌🏼

[DanielSadjadian]

Sounds incredible with that Akrapovic exhaust, amazing how good a slip on system can sound despite the OPF remaining in place 🔥

[timmietz]

I own both the GT4 (PDK and PCCBs) and the M2CS (6MT, carbon ceramics). Here are my thoughts: steering, turn in and balance: GT4. Fun factor and agility: M2CS. My GT4 was $35k more that a fully loaded M2CS here is the US. I feel truly blessed to own both.

[benclement]

The front lip is an m performance part for non cs m2’s, don’t see the issue getting one on a non cs

[realtalk]

Your reviews are just legendary, we appreciate the effort 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[bjornbhGN]

The car is epic! I love your added touch of the matching red charging cable too.

[johncoughlan]

So glad you finally did a video on this mighty m2 Cs, been waiting for this for ages, well done please do a road trip say down to Wales via the A40.

[MrHCars]

Good video mate!
CS is a cracking car and a proper upgrade over the standard M2comp. However, I feel you've not given the comp and standard exhaust a proper chance here.
After market carbon upgrades on the standard M2's will have the same effect as whats on the cs - not sure it's 'aerodynamically optimised JUST for the cs'.
The revving of the standard exhaust is during a cold start & in efficient - my video on the stock m2c exhaust vid showcases how decent the standard exhaust can actually be! With pops and crackles too!
The Akra has been a fantastic upgrade however - makes the car fantastic once driving, being able to finally hear the car over the wind and road noise.
Future tip: Wait for the car to finish it's cold start before revving. That way you'll get the pops and crackles
Looking forward to more content on the M2cs!! 💙💙

[drdavediehl]

I have the same car with carbon ceramic. Soon after I purchased it, I switched out the exhaust with Akrapovic system as well. It made the car perfect for me. I love this car. Like really love it. I don’t care if it’s going down in history or not. I will drive it every day. (Except in the snow). And I can’t wait to get it on the track. I won’t ever sell it. I hope my kids enjoy it as much as I do when they get it. Raz is correct in my opinion. The exhaust is the only thing needing improvement. I respect the M2comps out there, but honestly, if they haven’t driven this car, they can’t say it isn’t worth the price.

[automotive_addicts]

Great Review Raz, this car really makes me emotional, best car ever made in my opinion.

[Sarncho]

Absolutely love my M2 CS. It is a beast.

[stedy]

Thanks for the render. I'll hold judgement until we see the real deal as little details can add up to a big difference. Given how BMW have had more design misses than hits in recent times I'm not holding my breath.

[bobimoto]

Plus the horrendous looking cow udder is gone too !!! Amazing sound and looks....congrats...awesome adition

[wass]

Your M2 CS looks phenomenal. I think the car suits you more than the AMGs even though your a merc man.