2026 BWM M2 CS Price and Specs Revealed for Australia
By Somnath Chatterjee - News
Published: 30 May 2025
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Hardcore M2 CS will set you back by AUD$172,900 before on-road costs
Coming to Australia in Q4, 2025
3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six now makes 390 kW (530 hp) and 650 Nm
CS is lighter than the standard M2 by 30 kilograms
Non-limited vehicle, deliveries are slated to start by the end of the year
The 'CS' badge (Competition Sport) is a hallowed moniker that is not applied to any old BMW. No, the badge is kept for the flagship vehicles and is typically released alongside a power upgrade, aerodynamic changes, and lightweight packages.
Now, the latest generation of the M2 has been given just that, signifying how the smallest M car has now grown up. The good news here, and there is plenty, with the 2026 BMW M2 CS is now nearly as powerful as the M4 CS. Under the bonnet, the 3.0-litre in-line 6-cylinder engine has been overhauled to develop an additional 37kW of power and 50Nm of torque over the standard M2, bringing power to 390kW. Hence, the baby M car now knocks at the door of its bigger M3 and M4 siblings.
With the power upgrade, the 2026 BMW M2 CS will now accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds faster than the standard BMW M2 Coupe. Even more significant is the acceleration from 0-200 km/h, where the M2 CS gains a 1.2-second advantage over the standard model before going on to a top speed of 302 km/h.
2026 BMW M2 CS | Image: BMW / Supplied
Those are serious numbers, and the engine also gets an M-specific cooling system as well as a map-controlled oil pump. The motor is very close to that of the M4 GT3 EVO.
While it sounds overwhelming, the basics are clear as it remains a proper RWD tyre shredder with an 8-speed automatic as standard, as the CS will not come with a manual transmission. However, unlike the Nissan Z NISMO, the M2 was sent to the gym and it has shed approximately 30 kilograms thanks to the generous use of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) as well as forged M light-alloy wheels.
Speaking of which, the M2 CS has not been given an extreme makeover, but it did not need it anyway, while some trademark CS styling elements have been carefully poured over here. There is a lot of carbon as standard, including the roof, as well as contrast black painted elements like the front splitter and the grille. At the rear, the boot is now made from lightweight CFRP, along with an integrated ducktail and model designation badge affixed to the rear, which has a red outline.
2026 BMW M2 CS | Image: BMW / Supplied
2026 BMW M2 CS | Image: BMW / Supplied
2026 BMW M2 CS | Image: BMW / Supplied
2026 BMW M2 CS | Image: BMW / Supplied
Look inside, and the 2026 BMW M2 CS is a serious place to drive fast, and weight has been stripped away here too with motorsport-inspired Alcantara, carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic centre console and of course, heated M Carbon bucket seats with electric adjustment.
CS owners who want to take their garage queen to the track will be able to add a multi-point harness since the integrated head restraints are removable. Elsewhere, there is a standard M Alcantara steering wheel which features a flat-bottomed rim, gearshift paddles and a red centre marker at 12 o'clock plus two M buttons. Just in case owners forget what their new ride is, there are CS logos scattered everywhere, including on the centre console, door sill and even on the door panel.
If you want to get your hands on all of this goodness, then you'll have to front up some serious coin because the new M2 CS is priced from AUD$172,900 before on-road costs. That's a hefty AUD$46,600 over the standard BMW M2. However, unlike the previous M2 CS, this will not be a limited edition, but BMW will not make them for long, though.
The lucky buyers in Australia can select from four paint options: Black Sapphire metallic, BMW Individual Velvet Blue metallic, M Brooklyn Grey metallic and M Portimao Blue metallic. More information about the M2 CS can be found at the brand's website linked below.
2026 BMW M2 CS | Image: BMW / Supplied
2026 BMW M2 CS | Image: BMW / Supplied
2026 BMW M2 CS | Image: BMW / Supplied
2026 BMW M2 CS | Image: BMW / Supplied
2026 BMW M2 CS | Image: BMW / Supplied
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