BMW M2 CS rumored to have 525 horsepower

BMW unveiled the 2025 M2 last month, and it features an upgraded version of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 473 hp (353 kW / 480 PS) and a whopping 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. That’s an increase of 20 hp (15 kW / 20 PS) and 37 lb-ft (50 Nm).

Thanks to that power, the coupe can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 km/h) in just 3.9 seconds when equipped with the eight-speed automatic transmission. However, that may be a conservative estimate, as BMW mentioned that its predecessor was also about the same speed.

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All of this suggests that the upcoming M2 CS will have over 500 hp (373 kW / 507 PS), and now we may know the final number. According to Bimmerpost insiders, the model is rated at either 518 hp (386 kW / 525 PS) or 525 hp (391 kW / 532 PS), as it’s unclear whether they’re talking about metric or mechanical horsepower. In any case, this is right around the previous estimate of 520 hp (388 kW / 527 PS).

Whatever the final numbers are, it will be a huge leap over the previous M2 CS, which had 444 hp (331 kW / 450 PS) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. This allowed the car to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 3.8 seconds, so we can expect the new model to be even quicker.

The engine will reportedly be coupled exclusively to an automatic transmission, which isn’t surprising given the lower power output of the manual M2. The model is said to be rear-wheel drive only and is expected to feature a carbon fiber roof, Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, and wheels shared with other CS or CSL models.

Production is scheduled to begin in August of next year and end in July of the following year. If all goes well, the car will only be in production for 11 months, making it extremely rare. Of course, that’s fitting considering its predecessor cost $83,600 and was only produced for one year.

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