By KBC Associate 
The 2025 BMW M2 CS has been revealed in full and confirmed for Australian release by the end of this year, and it will cost a hefty $172,900 before on-road costs.
That will make the new flagship of the second-generation M2 coupe lineup a substantial $46,600 more expensive than the standard M2 ($126,300 plus on-road in both manual and automatic form) on which it’s based.
It also means the new M2 CS will be even pricier than the larger BMW M3 sedan, which costs $167,100 plus on-roads in base manual form and $184,900 plus on-roads in M3 Competition xDrive auto form.
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And unlike the regular M2, the CS will only be available with an eight-speed automatic transmission – there’s no manual offered.
Unlike the previous M2 CS, however, the new model won’t be limited in numbers, although it will be produced for a limited time.
For reference, BMW Australia’s allocation of the old M2 CS in 2021 was just 86 examples, priced at $139,900 before on-road costs for the six-speed manual, with the seven-speed dual-clutch auto version costing an extra.
Revealed at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy on the weekend, the new M2 CS is dripping with carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) parts to make it lighter, and packs a more powerful version of the M2’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six.
For the CS, it’s been tuned to deliver 390kW of power and 650Nm of torque – up 37kW and 50Nm on the standard 353kW M2 – which BMW claims makes it able to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds, making it 0.2 seconds quicker.
Underlining its high-speed performance, BMW says it also delivers 0-200km/h pace in 11.7 seconds – 1.2 seconds quicker than the regular M2.
The extra performance comes in part from an M-specific exhaust system including titanium mufflers with electronically controlled flaps and quad outlets.
In terms of the chassis, there are higher spring rates and BMW says there’s “model-specific” engine mounting and tuning for the M Servotronic steering system and the M Sport rear differential.
There’s also a modified DSC stability control system with optimised M Dynamic mode, plus an upgraded M Compound braking system with red calipers. M Carbon ceramic brakes will be optional.
The flagship M2 also comes with CS-exclusive M double-spoke alloy wheels finished in a Gold Bronze colour, measuring 19 inches up front and 20 inches at the rear. Semi-slick tyres will be optional.
A host of CFRP parts said to shave 30kg from the kerb weight include the roof, rear diffuser, wing mirror caps, and rear boot lid, which features an enormous integrated ducktail spoiler.
There’s also a matte-black front diffuser, above an exclusive black double-kidney grille with large air intakes.
Inside, there’s a centre console made of CFRP, as well as heated, power-adjustable M Carbon bucket seats with integrated head restraints, and an M Alcantara flat-bottom steering wheel with a red 12 o’clock marker.
Standard equipment in the M2 CS includes:
- M Compound brake system with red high-gloss calipers
- Carbon-fibre boot lid, rear diffuser and mirror caps
- Black front splitter
- 19/20-inch M light alloy wheels in Gold Bronze finish
- M Driver’s Package – 302km/h VMAX and BMW M Advance 2 Driving Experience course
- CS-specific engine mount
- M Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel
- Merino leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable, heated M Carbon bucket seats
- Carbon-fibre centre console
- Illuminated CS lettering in front door panels
Carbon-ceramic brakes are a $19,000 option, while you can choose between track tyres or sport tyres. Both are no-cost options.
The M2 CS’ standard kit is in addition to that found on the regular M2, which comes with:
- Adaptive LED headlights with Shadowline finish
- Tyre repair kit
- M carbon roof
- Adaptive M suspension
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Carbon-fibre interior trim
- Harman Kardon sound system
- Dual-zone climate control
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Head-up display
- Wireless phone charger
M Portimao Blue, M Brooklyn Grey and Black Sapphire metallic finishes are all no-cost options, though you’ll pay extra for BMW Individual Velvet Blue metallic.
The M2 CS is the fourth CS model to emerge from BMW in three years, following the 2023 M3 CS, 2024 M4 CS and the M3 CS Touring in early 2025.
The new M2 CS is due in Australia during the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2025.
| BMW M2 CS | |
|---|---|
| Price | $172,900 before on-road costs |
| Engine | 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline six |
| Power | 390kW |
| Torque | 650Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h time | 3.8 seconds |
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