You’re going to pay dearly for the correct to personal the last word M2. 2020 BMW M2 CS is pricing is right here and it’s a staggering $24,700 greater than the inventory M2 Competitors. However for $83,600 (plus $995 vacation spot) you’re getting one hell of an M automotive.
The M2 CS options so many new elements and design parts it’s exhausting to rapidly listing them. However the outcomes communicate for themselves, 39 extra horsepower and 0-60 in 3.8 seconds (down .4 from the M2C). However that’s simply half of what’s going to make this automotive particular. Unique carbon fiber elements, up to date suspension, brakes and aero all stand to set the M2 CS nicely other than its extra widespread M2 stablemate. Oh and it’s extraordinarily restricted.
Official Launch: BMWNA Broadcasts 2020 BMW M2 CS Pricing
At the moment, BMW M GmbH is proud to announce the subsequent step within the evolution of the BMW M2, the M2 CS. The brand new high-performance coupe blends racetrack optimization with on a regular basis usability to create essentially the most succesful model of M’s smallest mannequin.
Energy and torque are rated at 444 hp and 406 lb-ft (preliminary), a rise of 39 hp over the M2 Competitors. Newly out there, choose CFRP physique panels and elements assist cut back weight, decrease the middle of gravity and enhance aerodynamics. Unique Carbon Fiber and Alcantara inside trim assist set this M2 other than all earlier variations.
The brand new M2 CS has additionally been developed facet by facet with the brand new M2 CS Racing mannequin, which will probably be provided by BMW Motorsport as a brand new entry mannequin into buyer racing. BMW M GmbH and BMW Motorsport labored intently collectively to take the learnings from the M2 avenue automotive and from the M4 GT4 buyer program and apply them to the brand new M2 CS Racing mannequin. A degree of cooperation which we are going to see repeated with choose restricted version M fashions sooner or later.
The 2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe will make its World Debut at Automobility LA on November twentieth 2019.
S55 Energy plant derived from the M4 Competitors
The guts of the brand new BMW M2 CS is an uprated S55 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo expertise. Producing 444 hp at 6,250 rpm and 406 lb-ft of torque between 2,350 – 5,500 rpm (preliminary), the ability plant permits the M2 CS to speed up from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds when geared up with the 7-speed twin clutch (DCT) transmission and in 4.0 seconds when geared up with the 6-speed handbook.
The large, flat torque curve, the linear build-up of energy and a 7,600 rpm redline imply that the engine is able to ship an exhilarating expertise at a second’s discover. Two, quick-spooling mon-scroll turbochargers, Excessive precision direct injection, Valvetronic variable valve timing and Double-Vanos absolutely variable cam timing ship lighting quick responses of energy to the driving force’s throttle inputs.
The S55 engine block is of a closed-deck design to take care of excessive cylinder pressures. Cylinder partitions are coated with a wire-arc sprayed-on coating as a substitute of liners to assist cut back weight.
The exhaust gases are routed by means of a, distinctive to the M2 CS, dual-branch exhaust system with electronically-controlled exhaust valves and two, twin-exhaust pipes with engraved ///M logos. The exhaust sound could be managed by way of the M Engine Dynamics management swap within the heart console.
Cooling is offered by a central radiator, two smaller facet radiators, an oil cooler, two scavenging pumps within the oil sump pan together with a sump baffle to assist management oil motion below all circumstances. An oil return system close to the turbochargers assist maintain the circulation of oil regular throughout excessive acceleration and braking. DCT-equipped automobiles additionally obtain a separate transmission oil cooler.
6-Pace Guide and 7-Pace DCT Transmissions
The brand new BMW M2 CS comes normal with a six-speed handbook gearbox, which is notable for its compact design and lightweight weight. Using a carbon-fiber friction lining enhances the handbook shift really feel. The BMW M2 CS is supplied with rev-matching expertise which blips the throttle on downshifts and lowers the engine’s revs on upshifts, making gear modifications even smoother. This lends the automotive further stability throughout exhausting driving on the monitor. Rev-matching is deactivated when DSC is switched off.
The seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT with Drivelogic) is on the market as an possibility. This technique successfully combines two gearboxes, every with its personal clutch, and permits both extraordinarily quick gear modifications with no interruption within the circulation of energy or ultra-smooth shifts. The driving force can change gears both in automated or handbook mode by utilizing the gearshift lever on the middle console or shift paddles on the M leather-based steering wheel. In each computerized and handbook modes, Drivelogic supplies the driving force with a alternative between three preconfigured driving applications: COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+.
Lively M locking Differential
The Dynamic Stability Management is supported in its job by the usual Lively M Differential, an electronically managed multi-plate locking differential which might differ the locking impact from 0 to 100% in keeping with the driving state of affairs, the automotive’s steering angle, accelerator place, brake strain, engine torque, wheel-speed and yaw price.
The management unit makes use of this assortment of information inputs to detect the specter of traction loss on one facet of the automotive and calculates the required locking impact, which is engaged by an electrical motor. The total locking energy of over 1,800 lb-ft is on the market inside 150 milliseconds. This permits the system to stop a wheel from spinning in excessive situations on slippery highway surfaces or when the 2 rear wheels are experiencing important variations in friction coefficient.
In sure conditions, the Lively M Differential even works proactively. When pulling away on slippery surfaces, the lock is closed by an outlined proportion even earlier than a wheel can begin to spin, to make sure that each wheels develop equal slip on the identical time. The lock can be closed by the required proportion by means of dynamically pushed corners, in keeping with the degrees of lateral acceleration and drive at work. This prevents the low-traction inside wheel from beginning to flip too rapidly. This everlasting and infinitely variable differential management additionally will increase agility, avoids understeer into corners and improves directional stability below braking and cargo modifications.
M Dynamic Mode (MDM), which could be activated mechanically by both choosing SPORT+ mode, or partaking manually by way of the DSC button permits for a higher diploma of dynamic freedom when the driving force requires it, similar to on closed course monitor driving.
Normal Adaptive M Suspension, chassis and steering
The BMW M2 CS comes normal with the Adaptive M suspension, beforehand unavailable on the M2 fashions. The brand new fitted suspension offers the driving force a alternative of Consolation, Sport and Sport+ modes, every with totally different damper settings.
Consolation mode supplies glorious on a regular basis usability on different floor situations. Sport mode provides a setting for tuned for winding roads whereas Sport+ is designed to reduce physique movement on monitor environments. The extent of steering help can be different as a part of the three suspension modes.
The CFRP entrance brace, launched on the M2 Competitors, weighs solely 3.3 kilos and ties the entrance strut towers to the bulkhead, growing entrance finish stiffness and enhancing turn-in response and steering precision.
The rear five-link suspension’s management arms and wheel hubs are created from solid aluminum. The rear, light-weight, metal subframe is bolted on to the physique body with none versatile rubber bushings to enhance rear wheel course and stability.
Normal and Non-obligatory Brakes
The usual brake fitment consists of M Compound brakes that includes 400 mm entrance vented disks and 380 mm rear vented disks. Crimson-painted six-piston mounted entrance and four-piston mounted rear calipers apply the stopping energy. This setup supplies excellent stopping energy with glorious fade resistance and thermal stability.
Out there for the primary time on an M2 is the M Carbon Ceramic Brake possibility which delivers elevated thermal resistance capabilities below excessive monitor driving situations, in addition to decreased weight with vastly improved brake disk put on traits.
Cast 19-inch wheels with non-runflat efficiency tires
The M2 CS is supplied with normal 19-inch Cast Y-spoke Type 763M wheels in a Excessive-Gloss Jet Black end. A Gold matt end to the identical wheels could be specified as an possibility. Both wheel shade end could be ordered with both Michelin Cup 2 tires or blended efficiency tires.
Wheel sizes are 9.0 x 19 inch entrance and 10.0 x 19 inch rear. Mounted tires are sized 245/35R19 entrance and 265/35R19 rear.
CFRP Exterior elements
The BMW M2 options rigorously chosen use of CFRP in its exterior panels and elements to not solely cut back weight but additionally enhance cooling and aerodynamics.
The brand new CFRP hood weighs half of the load of an identical metal hood whereas incorporating useful air vents, completed in Excessive-Gloss Black, which assist enhance entrance finish downforce and help in engine cooling.
The CFRP roof, provided for the primary time on the M2, is created from a inflexible, sandwich building which requires no roof bow elements nor insulation whereas nonetheless offering the required acoustic properties. Collectively, the brand new roof and hood assist decrease the M2 CS’s heart of gravity for improved agility.
Additionally made type CFRP are the entrance splitter, the rear spoiler, rear diffuser and M twin-stalk exterior mirrors. The entrance and rear spoilers together with the diffuser work collectively to optimize air circulation beneath the automotive and to additional enhance downforce.
Unique CS Inside Appointments
The cabin of the M2 CS blends race monitor impressed aesthetics with weight saving expertise. The middle, transmission tunnel console is created from CFRP, saving over 6 kilos when in comparison with a typical 2 Sequence console.
Alcantara materials covers the middle armrest and sprint trim, which additionally consists of an embroidered CS badge in purple distinction stitching. The usual M Sport Steering wheel is roofed in Alcantara with purple distinction stitching and a race stripe on the 12 o’clock place.
The M2 CS emblem is current on the door sill plates and on the instrument cluster when the automobile is began.
The usual entrance M Competitors seats are completed in Alcantara / Black Merino leather-based with purple distinction stitching and the BMW M Motorsport stripes embroidered into the built-in headrests. The CS emblem is seen on the rear seat headrests.
Exterior Colours
The M2 CS will probably be out there in 4 colours together with Alpine White, Misano Blue Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic and Hockenheim Silver Metallic.
Normal and Non-obligatory Tools
The M2 CS comes with an intensive listing of ordinary gear together with:
- 6-Pace Guide transmission
- Adaptive M Suspension
- Lively M Differential
- 19-inch Cast Jet Black M Type 763M wheels with blended efficiency tires
- CFRP roof
- CFRP hood
- CFRP entrance spoiler, rear spoiler, rear diffuser and mirror caps,
- Entrance Energy, Heated M Competitors Seats
- M Seat Belts
- Dynamic Cruise Management
- Ambient Inside Lighting
- Navigation
- Harman/ Kardon Premium Sound System
- Shadowline exterior trim
- Anthracite Headliner
- M Alcantara Steering Wheel
- Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Adaptive Full LED headlights
- Common Storage Door opener
- Rear View digital camera and Park distance management
Non-obligatory gear consists of:
– 7-Pace DCT transmission with Drivelogic
– M Carbon Ceramic brakes
– Matt Gold wheel end
– Michelin Cup 2 tires
