The 2020 BMW M2 CS got an early unveiling yesterday,
but now the company has released full details about the upcoming coupe. Set to debut at the Los Angeles
Auto Show later this month, the 2020 M2 CS features a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo
six-cylinder engine that produces an estimated 444 hp and 550 Nm of torque.
The engine can be connected to either a six-speed
manual or a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox. With the manual, the car can
accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 4.0 seconds, before hitting a top speed
of up to 280 km/h. The optional dual-clutch transmission lowers the 0-96 km/h time by 0.2 seconds, but the top speed remains unchanged.
Besides being more powerful than the M2 Competition,
the M2 CS has an Active M Differential and an Adaptive M suspension. The latter
is all-new to the M2 lineup and features Comfort, Sport and Sport+ modes. When it comes time to stop,
drivers will be happy to know the car comes equipped with a high-performance
braking system. It features six-piston calipers and 15.7 inch (400 mm) discs up
front as well as four-piston calipers and 15-inch (380 mm) discs out back.
Drivers who plan to spend time on the track can
upgrade to M Carbon Ceramic Brakes which are being offered on the M2 for the
first time. BMW didn’t say much about them, but noted they’re lighter than the
standard brakes and offer “increased thermal resistance capabilities under
extreme track driving conditions.”
Speaking of carbon, the M2 CS has it in spades as
the model is equipped with a number of a carbon fiber reinforced plastic
components. Key among them are the roof
and hood which reduce weight and help to lower the car’s center of gravity. Other carbon fiber components include the front
splitter, rear spoiler, rear diffuser and mirror caps.
The 2020 M2 CS will be available with four different
colors – Alpine White, Misano Blue Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic and
Hockenheim Silver Metallic – and model will ride on 19-inch forged wheels with
either a Matte Gold or High-Gloss Jet Black finish. Another detail worth mention is the car’s
unique exhaust system with electronically-controlled valves and engraved “///M”
logos.
Moving into the cabin, drivers will find M
Competition seats which are covered in leather and Alcantara upholstery and
feature red contrast stitching as well as embroidered stripes on the
headrests. Alcantara is abundant
elsewhere as the upscale material covers the sport steering wheel, center
console and dashboard trim section. The interior is also lighter than
the standard model as it features a center console that is constructed out of
carbon fiber reinforced plastic. This
helps to reduce weight by over 2.7 kg.
While BMW declined to mention the car’s weight, the
company confirmed US-spec models will come equipped with adaptive LED
headlights, a rearview camera and park distance control. The model will also have ambient interior
lighting, dynamic cruise control and an infotainment system with GPS navigation
as well as Apple CarPlay compatibility.
Other niceties include a universal garage door opener and a Harman/
Kardon premium audio system.
