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When BMW gives a model the CS treatment (Competition Sport for those not in the know), it typically means they're the lightest and mightiest version. That's the case for the new 2026 BMW M2 CS, which has a racy interior too.
The M2 CS interior is decorated with trimmings made of carbon fiber, and there are a lot of red accents too.
The M2 CS doesn't offer a manual transmission, but you can still manually shift the eight-speed automatic.
These skeletal front seats might not be especially cushy, but they're light and supportive as heck.
From behind the carbon-fiber-backed front seats, you can see BMW's familiar dashboard-hogging display.
The "CS" insignia appears on the door panels and other interior surfaces too.
These front seats should come with a warning label, because the rigid bottom bolsters require uncomfortable body contortions.
The M2 CS is a serious sports car, but we appreciate its night-light-like illuminated door sills.
Grab hold of this meaty flat-bottomed steering wheel and feel the microsuede material, which will likely get gross after regular use.
BMW went to extra lengths to make the CS interior look racy—so if you're allergic to carbon fiber, look out.
The 2026 BMW M2 CS will start at just under $100K when it goes on sale later this year.
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