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Motor Trend
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2026 BMW M2 CS First Look: A Big Power Upgrade—With a Price Hike to Match
We're big fans of the BMW 2 Series here at MotorTrend. Not only did Scott Evans call the 2020 BMW M2 CS "the best M car made in the 12 years" he's been reviewing cars, but we also awarded the current-generation M2 our 2024 Performance Vehicle of the Year honor. This means the new, higher-performance 2026 BMW M2 CS has big shoes to fill. It'll attempt that with more power for, of course, a bigger price tag. 0:00 / 0:00 Beneath the hood, the new CS uses the 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six S58 found in the regular M2, but here it makes 523 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. For comparison, the regular M2 makes 473 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque (with the 8-speed automatic; manual models have 406 lb-ft), and the previous-generation M2 CS made 444 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. An extra 50 hp and 36 lb-ft of torque over today's M2 is a big deal. With the help of an eight-speed automatic transmission, BMW estimates the CS can hit 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and achieve a top speed of 188 mph, which is 0.3 seconds quicker than our test figure for the 2020 CS. As has been the case with multiple M offerings now, drivers can customize a myriad of driver settings. And has also been the case with the latest M offerings, BMW's estimated acceleration time for the CS is likely hugely conservative. How do we know? A pre-refresh 453-hp 2023 BMW M2 with the automatic transmission ripped to 60 mph in only 3.6 seconds in our testing. Feed in the CS' extra power, and that time will surely quicken well beyond BMW's 3.7-second claim. BMW also manages to shave 97 pounds off the automatic-equipped M2 to land on the CS's 3,770-pound curb weight. This was done through a ton of weight-saving materials, such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic interior and exterior components—including the entire trunk lid—as well as giving the car forged alloy wheels as standard. Inside, the CS makes its sporty intentions even clearer with M Carbon bucket seats that have light-up CS logos and leather finishing. You can integrate multi-point harnesses to the seats if you want, and the head restraints can be removed for helmet clearance. The suspension is lowered and, we suspect, appropriately firmed-up for the CS' more track-focused mission. Appearance-wise, the CS sets itself apart with an exclusive rear diffuser, integrated ducktail spoiler, and badging. It'll come in four colors: Portimao Blue, Black Sapphire, and Brooklyn Grey are available at no cost. However, BMW Individual Velvet Blue is an additional $3,600 option. Creature comforts include a head-up display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the BMW Operating System 8.5 for the iDrive infotainment system. How much for this little bundle of fury? The base MSRP for the 2026 CS is $99,775, which includes destination and handling fees. Yeah, we know. That's a significant leap from the 2020 CS's $84,595 base price, and effectively makes this a $100,000 2 Series. The regular M2 starts at $69,375—making the CS treatment a nearly 50-percent markup. Given how excellent the non-CS M2 is, here's hoping BMW's CS changes bring sufficiently transformative improvements to justify that outlay. We'll find out when we drive the M2 CS; BMW says you can expect deliveries to start in Q3 of this year.
Top Gear
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Holy moly, this is the new, £87k BMW M2 CS, and it returns with 526bhp
Holy moly, this is the new, £87k BMW M2 CS, and it returns with 526bhp BMW's baby M car isn't really a baby anymore Skip 15 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 15 BMW has given its baby M car a helluva lot of horsepower. Meet the brand new and not-really-a-baby-anymore M2 CS: a two-door, rear-wheel-drive German sports coupe with 526bhp. Five hundred and twenty six!. That's 82bhp more than the old M2 CS, a car which precisely nobody got out of and thought 'hmm, bit underpowered, that, could use a little more wahey'. And hoo boy is there plenty of wahey. Advertisement - Page continues below Like 0-62mph in 3.8s – two tenths faster than the regular M2 Comp – 50-75mph in 3.4s, and 0-124mph in 11.7s. Because it comes with the M Driver's Pack as standard, top speed is a 'bahn-storming 188mph. Such copious amounts of schnell come courtesy of the M2's familiar S58 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six, sending those 526 horsies and 479 torques to the rear wheels via an eight-speed auto 'box (no manual here, boo). The engine itself is of course home to lots of motorsport tech – rigid crankcase, forged crank, iron-coated cylinder bores, that sort of thing. Can take some punishment, basically. Punishment broadcast through an M Performance exhaust designed specifically for this CS (a titanium setup is optional). The chassis too has been tweaked: the CS sits 8mm lower than the regular M2, and BMW has given the springs, dampers and chassis control systems a bespoke tune. Ditto the DSC, steering, diff and brakes. And speaking of brakes, the CS gets red calipers as standard, with the option of carbon ceramics for those looking for cold, squeaky morning starts. And better stopping power of course. Advertisement - Page continues below Skip 10 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 10 Otherwise it's as per the regular M2 Competition (so nothing 'regular' at all), barring that ducktail spoiler, new 'stripped back' kidney grille, 19in/20in light-alloy wheels wrapped in track tyres, and lighter electric buckets inside. BMW's deployed a fair bit of carbon fibre, in the roof, the spoiler, boot lid, and even the centre console to help shed around 30kg over the standard M2. We measured a regular Comp last year and found it was pretty much bang on what BMW claimed – 1,725kg, so this new CS sneaks in at under 1,700kg. And 1,725kg posed no issues for the regular car's agility. Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email* Still, for £86,800 – a huge leap up from the regular car – we were hoping for something a little more drastic. Maybe BMW's got a CSL in the pipeline with ungodly amounts of power…
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Next gen BMW M3 to debut newly developed six-cylinder engine alongside electric variant
Unlike the current S58 twin-turbo inline-six, the new engine will be developed specifically for this generation. In addition to the EV, BMW will sell a gasoline-powered M3 with an all-new six-cylinder engine. BMW is preparing a major update for the next-generation M3, introducing both an all-electric model and a redesigned gasoline-powered version. As the brand transitions into a new era of mobility, new information sheds light on how BMW plans to balance innovation with tradition. The upcoming electric M3 will be built on an 800-volt platform and is expected to churn out over 700 horsepower. BMW's goal isn't merely rapid acceleration but a complete redefinition of handling and performance. According to a rport by Motor1, Dr. Mike Reichelt, head of BMW's Neue Klasse platform, emphasized that the electric M3 is engineered to deliver unparalleled driving dynamics, thanks to BMW's new "Heart of Joy" control unit. This state-of-the-art system controls the drivetrain, brakes, energy recovery, and steering, providing instant response and unprecedented precision. Also Read : BMW X7 SUV: Locked and loaded flagship that yearns to do it all Next gen BMW M3: New six cylinder petrol engine For those not yet willing to go electric, there's some good news. In addition to the EV, BMW will sell a gasoline-powered M3 with an all-new six-cylinder engine. Unlike the current S58 twin-turbo inline-six, the new engine will be developed specifically for this generation. Although specific details are scarce, speculation suggests it could be a hybridized evolution of the existing S58, possibly matching the 700-horsepower figure of the electric model. Crucially, BMW has no plans to downsize to a four-cylinder engine for the M3, reassuring traditionalists that performance and character remain a top priority. Also Read : BMW R 1300 R breaks cover globally as a 145 bhp streetfighter. India launch likely According to Reichelt, BMW's vision for the next M3 isn't just about blistering 0 to 100 kmph times. It's, instead, about designing a machine with a real-world, real-world handling, giving it stable, predictable dynamics through every corner without needing continuous correction. The Neue Klasse 3 Series is set to debut later this year, with sales beginning in early 2026 in the global markets. However, the petrol powered M3 variant will arrive a bit later, likely hitting the roads towards the end of 2026 or early 2027. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 01 May 2025, 09:14 AM IST
NZ Autocar
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Next BMW M3 will have an ICE version too
BMW has confirmed that its M3 will live on with combustion power, albeit in an entirely new form. While the spotlight may be on the upcoming electric M3, which is tipped to deliver over 515kW thanks to an 800-volt architecture and four motors, petrol purists have reason to stay tuned. A newly developed six-cylinder engine will power an ICE version of the next-gen M3. Speaking with Top Gear UK , BMW Neue Klasse project lead Dr. Mike Reichelt revealed that the petrol-powered M3 won't simply be a carryover of the current S58 unit. Instead, it'll feature a 'new type' of straight-six, distinct from the current 3.0-litre twin-turbo configuration found in today's G80 M3. Read more 2025 BMW M5 Review 'We're also going to offer [the M3] with a new type of six-cylinder engine,' said Reichelt. 'We know some long-time M fans may not be ready to go full EV just yet, so we want to give them something special.' Details on the new engine remain under wraps, but it's expected to push well beyond the current model's 405kW. A hybridised evolution of the S58 seems likely, potentially bridging the performance gap between internal combustion and BMW M's electric future. What's clear is that downsizing isn't on the table—BMW has dismissed the idea of a four-cylinder M3 as 'really difficult.' Electric or petrol, dynamics remain front and centre for the M division. The upcoming M3 will showcase BMW's new 'Heart of Joy' performance control system; a centralised brain previewed in the Vision Neue Klasse concept. The system unifies the car's responses to steering, braking, energy recovery, and drivetrain inputs, processing data up to ten times faster than current systems. BMW says the result is razor-sharp precision, especially through the bends. 'It's not just about 0–100 anymore,' Reichelt said. 'It's about creating a car that feels right through every corner, every input. That's what this new system delivers.' The Neue Klasse 3 Series is set to debut later this year, with the EV variant arriving in 2026. The petrol-powered M3 is expected to follow in late 2026 or early 2027.
