BMW has taken its already entertaining M2 and turned the performance dial up another notch with the 2026 M2 CS. Lighter, more powerful, and engineered with serious track capability, the newest Competition Sport model delivers the kind of driving experience enthusiasts crave. While the lack of a manual transmission will disappoint some loyal BMW fans, the improvements in power, handling, and chassis tuning make this the most focused M2 ever built. Under the hood is BMW’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six, now producing 523 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque thanks to revised electronic tuning. Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission with carbon-fiber shift paddles.…
