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BMW Reveals 523-HP 2026 M2 CS with Carbon-Fiber Upgrades; 2025 Model Priced at $172,900 in Australia

Weighing 3,770 pounds thanks to carbon-fiber components, it enters production later this year.

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Overview

  • BMW’s 2026 M2 CS uses a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six to deliver 523 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.
  • Lightweight forged wheels, carbon-fiber body panels, and carbon-fiber bucket seats trim the curb weight by 97 pounds to 3,770 pounds.
  • Suspension tweaks include stiffer springs, reprogrammed adaptive dampers, revised ABS and traction control, and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential with optional carbon-ceramic brakes.
  • The model is available only with rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds.
  • Production kicks off later in 2025 with U.S. pricing starting at $99,775 and the 2025 M2 CS arriving in Australia by year-end at $172,900 before on-road costs.