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EAG Impressions
The F87 M2 represented BMW's return to its roots, offering a compact, high-performance coupe reminiscent of the original E30 M3. Unlike many previous M models, the F87 M2 was launched as a global product with minimal differences between European and U.S. specifications. Both markets received the same N55 turbocharged inline-6 engine, later upgraded to the S55 engine in the M2 Competition and M2 CS models. This approach signaled BMW's commitment to delivering a consistent M experience worldwide, much to the delight of American enthusiasts who had long yearned for parity with their European counterparts.
Overview
In the early days of BMW’s M Division, it was not intended to produce fast SUVs or large sedans. Instead, it was formed to build a small number of race-derived vehicles, mostly intended for homologation purposes. Coming to prominence in the United States with the E30 M3, BMW’s M learned from this project that putting the largest engine into the smallest car isn’t the only way to make a vehicle fast and exciting. Although to the untrained eye, an E30 325i coupe and an E30 M3 may not look all that different, BMW engineers spent loads of time altering hundreds of little things all around the car. No single one was enough to make all of the difference- but when put together as a package, you got one of the most legendary cars ever to leave BMW. In 2020, BMW returned to this ethos but applied it to the small and sporty M2 Coupe. The M2 and its M2 Competition counterpart were already regarded as fun, capable performance cars, but M knew they could take it up one more notch. What resulted- the M2 CS- was a truly once in an era car, that will go down as one of the best ever cars from BMW.
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The interior of the M2 CS is similar to the M2 Competition, but it features extensive use of Alcantara with red stitching throughout. The dashboard trim prominently displays a unique "CS" logo, also stitched in red, and the M-Performance seats are adorned with the classic tri-color M-Stripes reminiscent of the seats in the E36 M3. BMW incorporated clever weight-saving measures in the M2 CS, such as the carbon fiber transmission tunnel, which shaves off 6 pounds compared to the standard car. Additionally, removing the center armrest and rear air conditioning vents contributes to further weight reduction.
The M2 CS is powered by an upgraded version of the S55 twin-turbocharged Inline-6 engine that is also found in the M2 Competition. The CS benefits from the installation of the ECU from an M4 Competition, which increases power from 405 to 444. The power delivery is designed to provide a more dynamic experience, focusing on driving enjoyment rather than a wide power band across the rev range.
At EAG, we believe it's never bad when BMW decides to put more power into its smallest car, but the M2 CS is more than that. We can't get enough of driving these cars between the weight savings, chassis tuning, and altered power band, they are just so much fun. Regardless of what other cars are sitting in your stable, when you have an M2 CS in there, it will be hard to reach for the keys to anything else.
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