The performance-enhanced M2 CS has 523 horsepower and rear-wheel drive, but a manual transmission isn't on the menu. 2026 BMW M2 CS First Look: More Power, More Money-But No Manual? The new CS has big shoes to fill, and it'll attempt that with more power for more money. BMW finally drops full details about the M2 CS, from horsepower and torque to weight and pricing.
Production in Mexico starts in August. For the M2 CS, BMW bumped the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six's output to 523 horsepower and 479 pound. BMW's 2026 M2 CS still packs the engine from the larger M4 Competition - only this time, it's the slightly more powerful engine from the all.
The M2 CS is optimized for thrill. A high-performance engine, CS-specific suspension and selected lightweight elements come together to generate precision driving dynamics on the road and racetrack. Extraordinary power.
With 523 hp, the BMW M2 CS engine delivers maximum power coupled with the distinct M engine sound. Feel close to the road. BMW bestowed a new 453-horsepower M2 upon us in 2023 (upgraded to 473 hp this year), and there was much rejoicing, but that just started the clock on the M2 CS watch.
BMW just unveiled the high-performance M2 CS. The variant isn't available with a manual transmission, but it's upgraded engine makes 523 hp. A wealth of technology and motorsport heritage enhance the precision and driving dynamics of the BMW 2 Series Coupé M Models.
Powerful performance is demonstrated with an outstanding 480 hp in the BMW M2 and 530 hp in the new BMW M2 CS Coupé. Discover the BMW 2 Series Coupé M models, their exciting equipment options, technical data, and the finance options available. The BMW M2 has always been the scrappy underdog of the M lineup.
It's smaller, lighter, and more honest than its bigger siblings. It's the car that proved you don't need all-wheel drive and a massive engine to have serious fun. So when BMW announces a new M2 CS with 523 horsepower and a nearly 100-pound weight reduction, enthusiasts should have every reason to celebrate.
But instead, BMW.