THIS is the New BMW M2 CS! FIRST DRIVE

The new BMW M2 CS is a recipe for fun! It's time for a first test drive in the new limited edition, lighter-weight, more potent version of BMW's popular M2 to see what it's all about. After a walkaround to run through the changes, new carbon parts, and what's gone into it, it's straight in for some quick laps at the Sachsenring.

The BMW M2 CS beings from a strong base with the M2 Competition, and then adds 40 more horsepower to reach a total of 450hp from the 3.0l TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine, with the same 550nm, and then also shaves weight thanks to a carbon fibre roof construction, carbon bonnet, carbon central tunnel and more. Improvements also come now thanks to having M Adaptive Suspension, a lighter wheel option, M Sports brakes as standard (with optional carbon ceramics), and more aero with a front splitter and rear wing working in harmony.

The M2 CS is available as both a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT, the latter of which I can experience on track. It's a limited production model by time, meaning slightly more than 2,000 will be built in total with European deliveries coming through thick and fast later this year. Options are limited with 4 body colours available including the launch Misano Blue, finished with either matt Gold or Jet Black wheels, completed with 2 tyre choices.

After taking a look through the car at the various changes that have been made, it's straight into the hot seat for some quick laps at the Sachsenring behind a pace car to feel what it's all about. On a circuit with intense undulations and tight corners gives an opportunity to get a first feel for what the M2 CS is like, in the natural habitat that is intended for the car. The formula of saving weight, increasing power, and setting it up for track prowess naturally makes it more light-footed and confident on track.

Thanks for watching, Tim

[Shmee]

The BMW M2 and M2 Competition were always great cars, and the M2 CS promises a lot, but let's find out what it's all about during a first drive on track at the Sachsenring! Pleasingly, the news is good...

[marcellukacic]

Straight-6, RWD, short wheelbase and a manual gearbox. BMW perfection!

[ayojoseph]

I don't know why I like small but loaded cars like this one.

[TheMystro]

The reality is the M2 Competition and CS are THE best modern BMW “M car” made at any price point. The size, power, and balance is a work of art. These are powerful drivers cars that will crush cars costing 3 times as much $$$ on tracks like the Nürnberg ring. There is many videos showing these little monsters at wok.

[ismail.]

This could go down as one of the best M cars ever!

[purplehills]

Seeing those three cars together going so fast remind me of the three black Honda Civics in fast and furious

[gigakubica]

Man that thing looks angry. And some are manual!!!

[nikitoss]

Genuinely, a very elegant yet aggressive looking car. This is what the modern M car should look like. Class!

[vishnoyv]

That sound is incredible, and this thing will be an instant classic.

[Raven-uulb]

I'm digging this M2 CS. What a beauty

[acctv]

With a manual gearbox this could be a good track toy... I think a lot of them will be buyed by collectors.

[johnevans]

And this is what you call work, your a lucky man Tim

[anandpushkar]

You can get it considering that the m2
Is arguably the best bmw in recent times, i like this more than the M8

[ismail.]

I would have loved to have one of these in your collection, a shame their all sold out

[sandypatrol]

The blue paint color with the gold wheels are a good combination.

[Walterz]

Beautiful M2! Great review Tim i loved the 3 camera pov drive 👌👌👌

[rollingrounddice]

Am i the only one that moved my head to try and get a better glimpse of the new M4 that was camouflaged? Great job Shmee with trying to hide the M4 :)

[izzysantos]

Thank you for your hard work Tim. The consistency nearly everyday with your uploads, this has become like my favourite tv show

[maxfalter]

Always happy when Tim is filming BMW! :D

[ismail.]

Some sort of individual pearl red paint colour with gold wheels and accents would be perfect with this car! I love that combo, especially with a Senna...