BMW has simply unleashed a brand new era of its M2 for 2023, however a prototype for a extra hardcore model more likely to be the M2 CS has already been noticed.

Key giveaways are the prototype’s ducktail spoiler and entrance splitter. Each components are frequent to BMW’s different CS automobiles, together with the final M2 CS.

It is onerous to gauge however the brake rotors additionally seem like larger on this prototype in comparison with the common M2, and the experience top barely decrease.

BMW’s CS automobiles fill the hole between the Competitors and CSL grades on devoted M automobiles. They up efficiency by way of the everyday technique of extra energy and fewer weight, and it will probably be the case for a brand new M2 CS.

What’s inconceivable to inform at this stage is whether or not the prototype options carbon fiber for its hood, roof, and aerodynamic components, like on the final M2 CS. A few of these carbon elements can be found as choices on the common M2 and will characteristic on the M2 CS.

Extra energy must also be discovered beneath the hood. Energy within the common M2 comes from a 3.0-liter turbo-6 and peaks at 453 hp. It is not clear how a lot the M2 CS can have however one thing approaching the 473 hp of the bottom M3 with rear-wheel drive and a handbook transmission is feasible.

The brand new M2 CS is predicted to debut within the second half of 2024, probably which means it would arrive as a 2025 mannequin. Manufacturing will nearly definitely be restricted, as is the case with different CS fashions.

Earlier than we see it, BMW is ready to launch an M3 CS Touring. Prototypes for the hardcore wagon have additionally been noticed testing.