Ever because it hit the market, the BMW M2 has been hailed by journalists and automotive fanatics as probably the most driver-focused automotive within the automaker’s vary of autos. Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire just lately had the chance to check the flagship CS mannequin and was very impressed with what he discovered.

Powering the automotive is a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six that delivers 444 hp and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque, a major improve over the 405 hp unit of the M2 Competition.

Clients can order the automotive with both a six-speed handbook transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch with the automotive featured on this evaluation rocking the latter. It will probably hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in simply 3.8 seconds and has a prime pace of 174 mph (280 km/h).

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In a straight line, the M2 CS feels significantly quicker than lesser variants however that’s not the one factor it has going for it. As Farah mentions, the automotive’s adjustable suspension system provides it a way more compliant and forgiving experience than the M2 Competitors.

BMW additionally upgraded the brakes on the M2 CS with six-piston calipers up entrance with 15.7-inch (400 mm) discs and four-piston calipers with 15-inch (380 mm) discs on the rear. Farah is a giant fan of the non-obligatory carbon ceramic brakes his take a look at automotive had, however says they’re very squeaky round city.