The automotive spy community has completed it once more, this time capturing the much-anticipated 2025 BMW M2 CS within the midst of its cold-weather testing in northern Sweden. Amidst a snowy backdrop, the unconfirmed (however we all know it’s coming) the most recent high-performance iteration from BMW’s M2 household reveals its design and prowess. As anticipated, there are many design cues paying homage to the CSL fashions, beginning with a ducktail spoiler. This design brings again reminiscences of the long-lasting E46 M3 CSL and traces its lineage again to the pioneering E9.

The Typical CSL Design

In fact, the G87 M2 CS will borrow extensively from the M3 CS, together with wheels, bucket seats, carbon fiber accents, and an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel. Nonetheless, in contrast to the extra track-focused CSL variants, the brand new M2 CS goals for a steadiness between efficiency and each day usability, seemingly retaining the rear seats and foregoing an in depth weight discount. Inside, we count on the exact same curved show however this time powered by iDrive 8.5.

RWD and 8-Pace Auto

The choice to make the M2 CS solely rear-wheel drive, regardless of rumors of an xDrive variant, underscores BMW’s dedication to driving purity. The headline for a lot of, nevertheless, is the numerous energy improve, with the 2025 BMW M2 CS anticipated to provide round 522 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. This energy increase guarantees exhilarating efficiency in a compact package deal, additional solidified by the selection to supply solely an computerized transmission.

The 2025 M2 CS can be anticipated to introduce an purple/violet coloration possibility, including to its attract and exclusivity. We count on to see Black Sapphire and Brooklyn Gray among the many coloration choices. No BMW Particular person is deliberate for the G87 M2 CS.

Manufacturing in August 2025

Manufacturing shall be restricted, between 1500 to 1800 items deliberate globally. The MSRP needs to be round $100,000, however after all, that would change anytime earlier than market launch. Costs shall be increased in Germany, as at all times, so seemingly between 100,000 and 110,000 euros. Begin of manufacturing is scheduled on the San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico beginning August 2025. [Photo credit: Baldauf]