BMW M2 CS Demand Surges Despite Missing Manual
The all-new BMW M2 CS wasn't as warmly received as previous CS-badged M cars from the automaker. Besides the divisive styling it shares with the normal M2, the CS lacks a manual gearbox because that transmission wouldn't be able to handle the car's power. The absence of a carbon fiber hood has also sparked some criticism, but despite all of this, demand for the new M2 CS has been strong. In fact, BMW has already had to increase the number of build slots for the new sports coupe to meet this demand, and the United States is leading the way.
Three Major Markets Driving Interest In M2 CS
2026 BMW M2 CS
2026 BMW M2 CS
2026 BMW M2 CS
BMW Blog spoke to Sylvia Neubauer – Vice President of Customer, Brand, and Sales at BMW M – and she confirmed that there has been 'huge demand' for the second-generation CS. Furthermore, build slots have been boosted by 'quite some units' as BMW responds to the surprising demand.
After the USA, which leads interest in the CS, Germany and China are the next two markets where the M2 CS is proving to be popular. Considering that under 2,000 examples of the M2 CS are expected to be produced in total, the coupe may sell out sooner than anticipated, unless BMW elects to increase production numbers even further. It will likely still be capped at a relatively low number, though, to keep the CS exclusive.
More Power, Less Weight
Introduced at the end of May, the 2026 BMW M2 CS is almost 100 pounds lighter than the normal M2, while its 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine produces 523 horsepower, a 50-hp increase. Torque peaks at 479 lb-ft, and these changes have reduced the 0-60 mph sprint time to 3.7 seconds and raised the top speed to 188 mph. As mentioned, the CS is only offered with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
To cope with the extra grunt, the CS also gets special tuning for the springs, dampers, and chassis control systems. The same applies to the M Servotronic steering and the brakes; M Carbon ceramic brakes are available optionally.
These and other changes have seen the price of the ultimate M2 rise to $98,600, and once you add the destination charge and an option or two, it becomes a six-figure car. Clearly, the high cost of entry and lack of a manual have not been a barrier to success for the new M2 CS, which seems to be as popular as the epic first-generation model.
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