BMW M2 CS 2020 review | fastest and lastest M2 driven | Autocar

Ah, the BMW M2. The great small coupe from BMW. First there was the standard M2, then came the M2 Competition and now, in the last few months of its production life, there is this: the 2020 M2 CS.

It's rather expensive, at £75,000, but it should also prove rather good. It has more power than either the M2 or the M2 Competition - some 444bhp, in fact, which is good for 0-62mph in 4.0 seconds dead and a top speed of 174 mph.

It is finer, sharper, keener - though no lighter than standard - and could just give the top spec Porsche 718 Cayman a good scrap.

But just how good is it? Let's see what it's like on British roads.


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[stevegrauer]

Disagree with the sentiments that Matt is a boring presenter. What he is, is super knowledgeable, and is able to clearly discuss the characteristics of the drive and how engineering design impacts performance. And as an aside, he's a pretty accomplished driver as well....he's got plenty of videos where he's sliding them around with the best of them. As someone who is on the fence about the M2 Competition or Cayman (GTS 4.0) as my next vehicle, I found the video worth every minute. Thanks for sharing your insights!

[thelian_]

I was expected something more "passionate driving style review" because of the title of the video but no, i just remembered my days of high school.

[mikescott]

The rear geo, people say it changed, but when you look at part numbers it’s the same on M2, M2 Comp and M2 CS.
Great review and indeed buy the one you want. My ultimate car would be a GT4, but I haven’t been fortunate enough to drive one.

[josephspectre]

The best M car Bmw has ever made, i'll buy one in the future when it loses half of its value

[guidodesalvo]

This is more a buyer review than a car guy review....its an BMW M2!!!! Not a a Corolla! Rev the engine! Try to go a bit sideways! Put some energy on the driving!!!! It is not a taxi!
This video is sooo boring

[rayaston]

Intelligent, analytical comment Matt and despite some of the comments below, some of us do want to know an experienced tester's opinion about how the CS compares with other driver's cars from Porsche et al. Most of us spend 99% of our time driving on public roads and that is the environment we want to know about most when deciding where to put our hard-earned £££s.

[itiejim]

Thanks Matt Prior for another well balanced, informative review which considers the relative merits of the engineering path chosen by BMW against that of its key rivals. For those lamenting the lack of skids, may I suggest Mcdonald's on a Friday evening may be more up your street.

[petercavellini]

This is my dream car, I’ve owned an M3 and this the closest to my old E46 M3.

[scottmuir]

So I never comment on social media as mostly I cant be ar$ed but as I have read some comments I felt compelled! If haters are not interested in understanding buyer reviews for cars which are mostly road driven cars (which is 98% of what a M2CS will do) then why sit though the content? I am an avid BMW owner and have a 2019 M4 Competition Pack as my daily driver for over a year - the comments regarding British roads and comfort settings on the dampeners have made me think about my personal M1 setup for everyday drive! This is balanced feedback and I have enjoyed the review from a seasoned professional. We all love Chris Harris &n his content as he is a legend (no sledging from me here) or Joe Achilles (also one of my favourites who reviewed the CS against an M2 Competition just today) - but “F-Me” for those haters out there, I ask you just how many actually could do a review any where near as quality as this on UK roads during Covid. Crazy comments! Keep it coming Matt & Autocar - I’m going to watch pretty much all your content!

[robhackney]

My god, all cars should be reviewed by Chris Harris, Steve Sutcliffe, Jethro Bovingdon or Henry Catchpole and that’s it! I’m sure you’re a nice bloke, but you just don’t seem to have any passion for the motor vehicle.

[manycars]

Absolutely fantastic review, very knowledgeable and extremely insightful.

[jryalls]

Nothing about this makes me want it more than a M2 Comp.

[CanIbeFrank]

This "review" had me reviewing my priorities. Insanely boring.

[CarToneHK]

While this is nice, I’d take an old M2, add carbon parts on it, rigidly mount the rear subframe and a set of coilovers to complete the car

[tractioncontroldelete]

It’s heavier than a stripper M4. That’s a shocker

Seems pretty amazing either way 🏎

[MrVara]

I always look forward to your measured, nuanced, and insightful views on cars. This was no exception. Well done.

[HGX]

Most boring video of the most exciting BMW we have atm. Get someone else in.

[loldamthis]

I enjoy how particular you are with the facts and details

Ignore the hate comments, they just wanted to sit and watch you yell and say "WOW COOL SO FAST"

[neilbenton]

That's a review of the m2cs ? I must have missed it then !!!

[future]

From an engineering perspective mid engined cars have much more appeal to me. The lower moment of inertia also helps with compliance... everything just works better. But for this money I'd get this over any mid engine car just to not have a turbo 4 banger