Rumors about a BMW M2 CS and CSL have been swirling
around for years, but Carscoops spy photographers may have finally caught the mythical
beast on the Nürburgring. While there have been false alarms in the past, this prototype is
certainly more aggressive than the M2 Competition.
The styling changes aren’t radical, but the car has
been equipped with a larger front spoiler and what appears to be a power dome
hood. The bulge is pretty noticeable in certain pictures and it’s not present
on the M2 Competition. Elsewhere, designers installed a larger rear spoiler and a more
aggressive diffuser. Also, the car was equipped with a
carbon ceramic braking system with gold calipers.
The calipers and black wheels could give us a hint
at the car’s identity. The M3 and M4 CS featured similar
wheels to this prototype and both were equipped with gold calipers. Previous reports have suggested
the M2 CS will be a limited edition model that is available exclusively in the
United States. Additional information is limited, but rumors have suggested the
CS will be lighter than the standard model and have an upgraded twin-turbo
3.0-liter six-cylinder engine.
There’s no word on how power we can expect, but the
M2 Competition has 405 hp and 550 Nm of torque.
This enables the car to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in four seconds
when equipped with the optional seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Even less is known about the
rumored CSL, but reports have indicated the car will be available globally and
could have a one-year production run.
