You’re going to pay dearly for the proper 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 components 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 Publicizes 2020 BMW M2 CS Pricing
Right this moment, BMW M GmbH is proud to announce the following 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 accessible, 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 might be supplied 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 road 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 center of the brand new BMW M2 CS is an uprated S55 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo know-how. 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 guide.
The vast, 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 an alternative of liners to assist cut back weight.
The exhaust gases are routed by way 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 will be managed through the M Engine Dynamics management change 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 underneath all circumstances. An oil return system close to the turbochargers assist preserve the move 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 guide gearbox, which is notable for its compact design and light-weight weight. The usage of a carbon-fiber friction lining enhances the guide shift really feel. The BMW M2 CS is provided with rev-matching know-how 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 observe. Rev-matching is deactivated when DSC is switched off.
The seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT with Drivelogic) is offered as an possibility. This method successfully combines two gearboxes, every with its personal clutch, and permits both extraordinarily quick gear modifications with no interruption within the move of energy or ultra-smooth shifts. The motive force can change gears both in automated or guide mode through the use of the gearshift lever on the middle console or shift paddles on the M leather-based steering wheel. In each automated and guide modes, Drivelogic gives the driving force with a alternative between three preconfigured driving applications: COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+.
Energetic M locking Differential
The Dynamic Stability Management is supported in its job by the usual Energetic M Differential, an electronically managed multi-plate locking differential which may differ the locking impact from 0 to one hundred pc in keeping with the driving state of affairs, the automotive’s steering angle, accelerator place, brake strain, engine torque, wheel-speed and yaw fee.
The management unit makes use of this assortment of knowledge 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 offered inside 150 milliseconds. This enables the system to forestall a wheel from spinning in excessive circumstances on slippery street surfaces or when the 2 rear wheels are experiencing vital variations in friction coefficient.
In sure conditions, the Energetic M Differential even works proactively. When pulling away on slippery surfaces, the lock is closed by an outlined share 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 also be closed by the required share by way 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 underneath braking and cargo modifications.
M Dynamic Mode (MDM), which will be activated routinely by both deciding on SPORT+ mode, or participating manually through the DSC button permits for a higher diploma of dynamic freedom when the driving force requires it, resembling on closed course observe driving.
Commonplace 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 gives wonderful on a regular basis usability on diversified floor circumstances. Sport mode presents a setting for tuned for winding roads whereas Sport+ is designed to attenuate physique movement on observe environments. The extent of steering help can also be diversified 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 bettering turn-in response and steering precision.
The rear five-link suspension’s management arms and wheel hubs are made out of solid aluminum. The rear, light-weight, metal subframe is bolted on to the physique body with none versatile rubber bushings to enhance rear wheel route and stability.
Commonplace 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. Purple-painted six-piston fastened entrance and four-piston fastened rear calipers apply the stopping energy. This setup gives excellent stopping energy with wonderful 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 underneath excessive observe driving circumstances, in addition to lowered weight with enormously improved brake disk put on traits.
Cast 19-inch wheels with non-runflat efficiency tires
The M2 CS is provided with normal 19-inch Cast Y-spoke Fashion 763M wheels in a Excessive-Gloss Jet Black end. A Gold matt end to the identical wheels will be specified as an possibility. Both wheel shade end will be ordered with both Michelin Cup 2 tires or combined 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 in addition enhance cooling and aerodynamics.
The brand new CFRP hood weighs half of the load of an analogous metal hood whereas incorporating useful air vents, completed in Excessive-Gloss Black, which assist improve entrance finish downforce and support in engine cooling.
The CFRP roof, supplied for the primary time on the M2, is made out of 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 move beneath the automotive and to additional improve downforce.
Unique CS Inside Appointments
The cabin of the M2 CS blends race observe impressed aesthetics with weight saving know-how. The middle, transmission tunnel console is made out of CFRP, saving over 6 kilos when in comparison with a regular 2 Collection console.
Alcantara materials covers the middle armrest and sprint trim, which additionally contains an embroidered CS badge in crimson distinction stitching. The usual M Sport Steering wheel is roofed in Alcantara with crimson distinction stitching and a race stripe on the 12 o’clock place.
The M2 CS brand 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 crimson distinction stitching and the BMW M Motorsport stripes embroidered into the built-in headrests. The CS brand is seen on the rear seat headrests.
Exterior Colours
The M2 CS might be accessible in 4 colours together with Alpine White, Misano Blue Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic and Hockenheim Silver Metallic.
Commonplace and Non-obligatory Tools
The M2 CS comes with an intensive listing of ordinary gear together with:
- 6-Pace Guide transmission
- Adaptive M Suspension
- Energetic M Differential
- 19-inch Cast Jet Black M Fashion 763M wheels with combined 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 digicam and Park distance management
Non-obligatory gear contains:
– 7-Pace DCT transmission with Drivelogic
– M Carbon Ceramic brakes
– Matt Gold wheel end
– Michelin Cup 2 tires
