Overview

• Jörg Weidinger lapped the 20.832 km Nordschleife in 7:25.5 minutes on April 11, a time now notarized under official series-production regulations.
• The M2 CS’s 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline-six churns out 390 kW (530 PS) and 650 Nm to the rear wheels via an 8-speed M Steptronic gearbox.
• Carbon-fiber roof, body panels, and interior parts coupled with forged wheels shave roughly 30 kilograms off the standard M2’s curb weight.
• BMW’s officially validated lap outstrips the Audi RS 3’s June 2024 compact-class time by more than seven seconds.
• A limited series will roll out from BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant late this summer with a base price of €115,000.