BMW M2 CS

Core summary

The F87 M2 CS: a limited-run coupe with manual or dual-clutch transmission.

This profile covers the F87 BMW M2 CS announced in November 2019. It sits above the M2 Competition and combines a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with a six-speed manual or optional seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

History & generations

BMW M2 CS is represented here by the First-generation M2, F87 CS model produced from 2019–2020. That boundary keeps BMW M2 CS specifications, photographs and ownership characteristics attached to the correct production phase. Earlier or later BMW M2 CS namesakes provide chronology, but they do not replace the vehicle defined on this page.

BMW M2 CS's 2019–2020 chronology prevents specifications from a different production phase being attributed to the First-generation M2, F87 CS vehicle.

Body, platform & design

BMW M2 CS applies its Front-engine, longitudinal arrangement to a Compact high-performance coupe package intended for Road and track performance driving. In BMW M2 CS, the relationship between roofline, door openings, cabin placement and cargo access explains more about usability than styling details alone; the exterior, cabin and detail views document that architecture.

For BMW M2 CS, the Front-engine, longitudinal layout directly affects passenger space, visibility, access and cargo usability within the Compact high-performance coupe envelope.

Engine & drivetrain

BMW M2 CS uses 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six petrol with Rear-wheel drive. For BMW M2 CS, that combination defines propulsion and traction within the Front-engine, longitudinal platform; outputs, batteries, transmissions or calibrations that differ by grade remain attached to the applicable model year and market.

BMW M2 CS's 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six petrol description remains paired with Rear-wheel drive; grade-specific output and calibration belong to the market in which each version was sold.

Trim differences

No trim walk, option list, market allocation, price information, or standard-equipment schedule is supplied. The subject is named BMW M2 CS, which establishes the profile’s target vehicle, but the material does not show whether CS was a standalone variant, a package, or a market-limited configuration. The image filenames mention colors and several catalog labels, but they do not prove that every pictured color was offered, standard, optional, or available in every market. Nor can they establish whether the cars have different trims or equipment. Treat the photographed examples as image-set entries rather than a trim comparison. Verify the official grade structure, paint availability, options, prices, and model-year changes by market before publication.

BMW M2 CS grades share the same First-generation M2, F87 CS foundation, then differentiate equipment around it. On BMW M2 CS, wheel size, upholstery, assistance systems, audio, appearance packages and chassis hardware can change by grade, so one photographed example cannot represent every specification.

BMW M2 CS trim comparisons separate functional changes in equipment or chassis hardware from appearance packages offered by individual sales regions.

Interior & seating

BMW M2 CS provides seating for Four in a cabin arranged around its role in Road and track performance driving. The BMW M2 CS interior is assessed through seating position, access, control placement, storage and luggage accommodation, with cabin images documenting those areas separately from the exterior design.

The Four-seat BMW M2 CS cabin is judged through access, seating position, control placement, storage and luggage use rather than equipment count alone.

Efficiency & range

BMW M2 CS's 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six petrol system operates within the mass, aerodynamics and rolling resistance of a Compact high-performance coupe. BMW M2 CS consumption or range changes with wheel choice, temperature, speed and load; certified figures are comparable only when the test cycle and exact powertrain specification also match.

Safety & equipment

BMW M2 CS combines its current crash structure with active-safety and driver-assistance equipment that can vary by grade and production date. Any crash-test result applied to BMW M2 CS must match the relevant First-generation M2, F87 CS body, drivetrain and model year.

Strengths

The F87 CS adds more than an appearance package: a carbon-fibre bonnet and roof, adaptive suspension and forged 19-inch wheels are among its defining features. Its manual option is particularly relevant to buyers seeking direct involvement rather than choosing solely by acceleration figures. This is a specification-based assessment, not a Cariary road-test verdict.

Considerations

BMW M2 CS ownership depends on the exact 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six petrol and Rear-wheel drive specification as well as wheel, tire and equipment choices. On BMW M2 CS, those variables can alter comfort, efficiency, charging or fuel use and operating cost even when the underlying First-generation M2, F87 CS vehicle remains the same.

Recommended use

BMW M2 CS is principally suited to Road and track performance driving. The BMW M2 CS Four-seat cabin, Compact high-performance coupe packaging and Rear-wheel drive configuration establish that role, while optional convenience or appearance equipment changes the experience without redefining its basic purpose.

FAQ

Q: Is this the later G87 M2 CS? A: No. This page covers the F87 model announced in 2019.

Q: Was a manual available? A: Yes; a six-speed manual was standard, with seven-speed M DCT optional.

Q: Were carbon-ceramic brakes standard? A: No. BMW listed them as optional; M Sport brakes were standard.

Sources & updates

Research for BMW M2 CS prioritizes the official manufacturer reference listed below. The First-generation M2, F87 CS facts remain separate from predecessor history; the BMW M2 CS profile was editorially reviewed on August 30, 2026.

• BMW M2 CS official manufacturer reference →

Last editorial review: August 23, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.