2026 BMW

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Velvet Blue BMW Individual paint with 'Merino' Black/exclusive leather interior. Spec highlights include M Carbon ceramic brakes, Gold Bronze Light Alloy Wheels, Red high-gloss calipers and active cruise control. Delivery miles.

OPTIONS:

- Velvet Blue BMW Individual paint

- Full leather 'Merino' Black/exclusive highlights

- 19"/20" 827M Gold Bronze Light Alloy Wheels Star Spoke with Sport Tyre

- Carbon Fibre Interior Trim

- M Carbon ceramic brakes

- Red high-gloss calipers

- Active Cruise Control

The BMW M2 CS arrives at a moment when BMW M finds itself balancing heritage and modern reality. As emissions rules tighten and electrification looms, the M2 has become the spiritual successor to the compact, rear-drive performance cars that defined the brand’s reputation and a surefire future icon.

Competition Sport or CS, the badge historically reserved for BMW’s most focused road cars, signals something more serious than a trim upgrade. This is BMW reaffirming that even now, the essence of M remains rooted in sharp responses, rear-wheel drive balance, and a deep connection between car and driver.

At its core lies the familiar twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six, here tuned to produce 523 horsepower. That output transforms the compact coupe into something genuinely formidable, capable of accelerating to 60 mph in around 3.7 seconds and reaching nearly 190 mph unrestricted. Power is delivered exclusively to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, a decision driven by performance consistency rather than nostalgia.

Weight reduction is central to the CS philosophy, with extensive use of carbon fibre in the roof, boot lid, and interior, helping sharpen responses and reduce inertia.

Beyond raw power, the engineering focus is on precision. The adaptive suspension receives CS-specific tuning, lowering the ride height and tightening body control, while revised steering and differential calibration improve both agility and traction. Optional carbon-ceramic brakes on this car further enhance endurance and pedal consistency under repeated hard use.

The result is not simply more speed, but greater clarity—every input produces an immediate, measurable reaction, reinforcing the sense that the chassis is working with the driver rather than filtering their intent.

Ultimately, the M2 CS represents a distilled version of BMW’s modern performance philosophy. It combines contemporary turbocharged performance and electronic sophistication with the traditional virtues of compact dimensions and rear-drive engagement. In doing so, it stands as one of the last cars of its kind: a focused, combustion-powered driver’s car built not merely to generate numbers, but to preserve the experience that made BMW M significant in the first place. (And don’t overlook the fact that it's got rear seats and a decent boot so practical too!)

With fewer than 2000 units due to be made and less than 100 for the UK this car is set to be highly sought after.