At the time of publishing this, BMW’s M2 CS sold out its limited drop of units for India despite its gleaming price tag of Rs 1.7 crore. We did, however, manage to sneak in a quick exclusive preview of one of the models before BMW shipped it out to a customer. This handsome two-door coupé is designed for the race track - the front grille and the rear ducktail give it away instantly. Designed to go faster, the CS designers at BMW have shed the extra weight off the car by using a carbon fibre roof and boot.
Our first impression of the M2 CS is its unmistakable stance and svelte silhouette. The front gets BMW’s iconic kidney grille, but this time specific to the CS in a blackened tone, enhanced front splitter, and topped off with the black M badging with a red outline. A matte black splitter adds a fierce appearance.
Special bronze-gold wheels make a design statement, which can be swapped with optional track tyres.
On the inside, this car proves itself to be a pure driver’s car. The carbon fibre bucket seats are the standout design element. BMW does underline all things luxe by adding the Alcantara M steering wheel, flanked by carbon paddles, with a pop of red at the 12 o’clock point. M-specific elements and CS badging are intelligently placed in the car, as a design leitmotif to subtly reinforce the experience of driving this car.
The leather seats also bear M’s signature red and blue colour accents. As mentioned earlier, there’s a generous use of carbon through the interiors as well, to keep the car lightweight. We particularly like the carbon centre console, with the red CS badge.
Cabin tech offerings are largely BMW state with a 12-inch digital driver display attached to an interactive 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, mated to a Harmon Kardon suite of speakers.
A quick peek under the hood reveals the ultra-performative and legendary 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder M TwinPOwer Turbo-petrol engine, which pumps 522 hp of power and a whopping 650 Nm of torque. One can attempt the 0-100 kmph sprint claimed in a jaw-dropping 3.8 seconds. The car claims a top speed of 302 kmph - we’re dreaming!
The fastest M2 ever made also happens to be the fastest compact car to do the iconic Nürburgring circuit. This sports car, we reckon, is one for the collection, given its 2026 upgrades to its chassis and suspension.
For now, the car is manufactured in Mexico by BMW Group and will be available in a limited edition, imported as a CBU (completely build unit).