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For Release: Embargo November 5, 2019 06:01 pm ET / 3:01 pm PT
Contact:Oleg Satanovsky
BMW Product & Technology Spokesperson
201-307-3755 / Oleg.Satanovsky@bmwna.com
Alex Schmuck
BMW Product & Technology Communications Manager
201-307-4232 / Alexander.Schmuck@bmwna.com

The 2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe.
•444 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque (preliminary).

•

0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Top Speed of 174 mph (preliminary).

•CFRP roof, hood and aero components.

•Limited to 2,200 units globally.

•One model year only with production beginning March 2020.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 5, 2019…Today, BMW M GmbH is proud to announce
the next step in the evolution of the BMW M2, the M2 CS. The new high-performance coupe
blends racetrack optimization with everyday usability to create the most capable version of M’s
smallest model.
Power and torque are rated at 444 hp and 406 lb-ft (preliminary), an increase of 39 hp over theM2 Competition. Newly available, select CFRP body panels and components help reduceweight, lower the center of gravity and improve aerodynamics. Exclusive Carbon Fiber andAlcantara interior trim help set this M2 apart from all previous versions.
The new M2 CS has also been developed side by side with the new M2 CS Racing model,
which will be offered by BMW Motorsport as a new entry model into customer racing. BMW M
GmbH and BMW Motorsport worked closely together to take the learnings from the M2 street
car and from the M4 GT4 customer program and apply them to the new M2 CS Racing model.
A level of cooperation which we will see repeated with select limited edition M models in thefuture.
The 2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe will make its World Debut at Automobility LA on November
20th 2019.

- more --2-S55 Power plant derived from the M4 Competition
The heart of the new BMW M2 CS is an uprated S55 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine withBMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Producing 444 hp at 6,250 rpm and 406 lb-ft of torquebetween 2,350 – 5,500 rpm (preliminary), the power plant allows the M2 CS to accelerate from0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds when equipped with the 7-speed dual clutch (DCT) transmission
and in 4.0 seconds when equipped with the 6-speed manual.
The wide, flat torque curve, the linear build-up of power and a 7,600 rpm redline mean that theengine is ready to deliver an exhilarating experience at a moment’s notice. Two, quick-spoolingmon-scroll turbochargers, High precision direct injection, Valvetronic variable valve timing andDouble-Vanos fully variable cam timing deliver lighting fast responses of power to the driver’s
throttle inputs.
The S55 engine block is of a closed-deck design to deal with high cylinder pressures. Cylinderwalls are coated with a wire-arc sprayed-on coating instead of liners to help reduce weight.
The exhaust gases are routed through a, unique to the M2 CS, dual-branch exhaust systemwith electronically-controlled exhaust valves and two, twin-exhaust pipes with engraved ///Mlogos. The exhaust sound can be controlled via the M Engine Dynamics control switch in thecenter console.
Cooling is provided by a central radiator, two smaller side radiators, an oil cooler, twoscavenging pumps in the oil sump pan along with a sump baffle to help control oil movement
under all circumstances. An oil return system near the turbochargers help keep the flow of oilsteady during extreme acceleration and braking. DCT-equipped cars also receive a separatetransmission oil cooler.
6-Speed Manual and 7-Speed DCT Transmissions
The new BMW M2 CS comes standard with a six-speed manual gearbox, which is notable forits compact design and light weight. The use of a carbon-fiber friction lining enhances themanual shift feel. The BMW M2 CS is equipped with rev-matching technology which blips thethrottle on downshifts and lowers the engine’s revs on upshifts, making gear changes evensmoother. This lends the car additional stability during hard driving on the track. Rev-matchingis deactivated when DSC is switched off.
The seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT with Drivelogic) is available as anoption. This system effectively combines two gearboxes, each with its own clutch, and enables

-3-either extremely fast gear changes with no interruption in the flow of power or ultra-smooth
shifts. The driver can change gears either in automated or manual mode by using the gearshift
lever on the center console or shift paddles on the M leather steering wheel. In both automaticand manual modes, Drivelogic provides the driver with a choice between three preconfigured
driving programs: COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+.
Active M locking Differential
The Dynamic Stability Control is supported in its task by the standard Active M Differential, anelectronically controlled multi-plate locking differential which can vary the locking effect from 0
to 100 percent according to the driving situation, the car’s steering angle, accelerator position,
brake pressure, engine torque, wheel-speed and yaw rate.
The control unit uses this collection of data inputs to detect the threat of traction loss on one
side of the car and calculates the required locking effect, which is engaged by an electricmotor. The full locking power of over 1,800 lb-ft is available within 150 milliseconds. This
allows the system to prevent a wheel from spinning in extreme conditions on slippery roadsurfaces or when the two rear wheels are experiencing significant differences in friction
coefficient.
In certain situations, the Active M Differential even works proactively. When pulling away onslippery surfaces, the lock is closed by a defined percentage even before a wheel can start tospin, to ensure that both wheels develop equal slip at the same time. The lock is also closed by
the required percentage through dynamically driven corners, according to the levels of lateral
acceleration and drive at work. This prevents the low-traction inside wheel from starting to turntoo quickly. This permanent and infinitely variable differential control also increases agility,
avoids understeer into corners and improves directional stability under braking and loadchanges.
M Dynamic Mode (MDM), which can be activated automatically by either selecting SPORT+mode, or engaging manually via the DSC button allows for a greater degree of dynamic
freedom when the driver requires it, such as on closed course track driving.
Standard Adaptive M Suspension, chassis and steering
The BMW M2 CS comes standard with the Adaptive M suspension, previously unavailable on
the M2 models. The new fitted suspension gives the driver a choice of Comfort, Sport andSport+ modes, each with different damper settings.

-4-Comfort mode provides excellent everyday usability on varied surface conditions. Sport mode
offers a setting for tuned for winding roads while Sport+ is designed to minimize body motion
on track environments. The level of steering assistance is also varied as part of the threesuspension modes.
The CFRP front brace, introduced on the M2 Competition, weighs only 3.3 pounds and ties
the front strut towers to the bulkhead, increasing front end stiffness and improving turn-in
response and steering precision.
The rear five-link suspension’s control arms and wheel hubs are made from forged aluminum.
The rear, lightweight, steel subframe is bolted directly to the body frame without any flexible
rubber bushings to improve rear wheel direction and stability.
Standard and Optional Brakes
The standard brake fitment consists of M Compound brakes featuring 400 mm front vented
disks and 380 mm rear vented disks. Red-painted six-piston fixed front and four-piston fixed
rear calipers apply the stopping power. This setup provides outstanding stopping power withexcellent fade resistance and thermal stability.
Available for the first time on an M2 is the M Carbon Ceramic Brake option which delivers
increased thermal resistance capabilities under extreme track driving conditions, as well as
reduced weight with greatly improved brake disk wear characteristics.
Forged 19-inch wheels with non-runflat performance tires
The M2 CS is equipped with standard 19-inch Forged Y-spoke Style 763M wheels in a HighGloss Jet Black finish. A Gold matt finish to the same wheels can be specified as an option.
Either wheel color finish can be ordered with either Michelin Cup 2 tires or mixed performancetires.
Wheel sizes are 9.0 x 19 inch front and 10.0 x 19 inch rear. Mounted tires are sized 245/35R19
front and 265/35R19 rear.
CFRP Exterior components
The BMW M2 features carefully selected use of CFRP in its exterior panels and components tonot only reduce weight but also improve cooling and aerodynamics.

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The new CFRP hood weighs half of the weight of a similar steel hood while incorporating
functional air vents, finished in High-Gloss Black, which help increase front end downforce andaid in engine cooling.
The CFRP roof, offered for the first time on the M2, is made from a rigid, sandwich
construction which requires no roof bow components nor insulation while still providing therequired acoustic properties. Together, the new roof and hood help lower the M2 CS’s centerof gravity for improved agility.
Also made form CFRP are the front splitter, the rear spoiler, rear diffuser and M twin-stalkexterior mirrors. The front and rear spoilers along with the diffuser work together to optimize air
flow underneath the car and to further increase downforce.
Exclusive CS Interior Appointments
The cabin of the M2 CS blends race track inspired aesthetics with weight saving technology.
The center, transmission tunnel console is made from CFRP, saving over 6 pounds whencompared to a standard 2 Series console.
Alcantara material covers the center armrest and dash trim, which also includes anembroidered CS badge in red contrast stitching. The standard M Sport Steering wheel iscovered in Alcantara with red contrast stitching and a race stripe at the 12 o’clock position.
The M2 CS logo is present on the door sill plates and on the instrument cluster when thevehicle is started.
The standard front M Competition seats are finished in Alcantara / Black Merino leather with
red contrast stitching and the BMW M Motorsport stripes embroidered into the integratedheadrests. The CS logo is visible on the rear seat headrests.
Exterior Colors
The M2 CS will be available in four colors including Alpine White, Misano Blue Metallic, Black
Sapphire Metallic and Hockenheim Silver Metallic.

-6-Standard and Optional Equipment
The M2 CS comes with an extensive list of standard equipment including:•6-Speed Manual transmission•Adaptive M Suspension•Active M Differential•

19-inch Forged Jet Black M Style 763M wheels with mixed performance tires•

CFRP roof•

CFRP hood•

CFRP front spoiler, rear spoiler, rear diffuser and mirror caps,•

Front Power, Heated M Competition Seats•

M Seat Belts•

Dynamic Cruise Control•

Ambient Interior Lighting•

Navigation•

Harman/ Kardon Premium Sound System•

Shadowline exterior trim•

Anthracite Headliner•

M Alcantara Steering Wheel•

Apple CarPlay Compatibility•

Adaptive Full LED headlights•

Universal Garage Door opener•

Rear View camera and Park distance control

Optional equipment includes:•7-Speed DCT transmission with Drivelogic•

M Carbon Ceramic brakes•

Matt Gold wheel finish•

Michelin Cup 2 tires

-7-Specifications (all data is preliminary)
Seats
Number of Doors
Drive type
LengthWidth
Width including mirrors
HeightWheelbase
Turning radius
Ground clearance---inches
inchesinchesinchesinchesfeet
InchesM2 CS Manual
42
RWD
175.6
73.7
78.3
55.7
106.0
19.2
4.6

Shoulder width front
Shoulder room rear
Legroom front
Legroom rear
Headroom front
Headroom rear
Trunk volume
Fuel Tank capacity
Curb weight
Gross vehicle weight
Payloadinches
inchesinchesinchesinchesinchesft³gallons
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.

54.4
53.4
41.5
33.0
40.1
36.5
13.8
13.7
tba
tba
tba

54.4
53.4
41.5
33.0
40.1
36.5
13.8
13.7
tba
tba
tba

--mm
cm³:1
hp
lb-ft.
Quarts

S55
Turbocharged
6484.0 x 89.6
2,979
10.2
444 @ 6,250 rpm
406 @ 2,350 – 5,500
Premium
7.4

S55
Turbocharged
6484.0 x 89.6
2,979
10.2
444 @ 6,250 rpm
406 @ 2,350 – 5,500
Premium
7.4------

6-Speed manual
4.11
2.32
1.54
1.18
1.00

7-Speed DCT
4.81
2.59
1.70
1.28
1.00Engine type
Induction
CylindersValves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke
Displacement
Compression rate
Engine power
Engine torque
Recommended FuelEngine oilTransmission typeGear ratios 1st gear
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

M2 CS DCT
42RWD
175.6
73.7
78.3
55.7
106.0
19.2
4.6

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6th
7th
Reverse gear
Final drive ratio

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0.84
-3.46
3.73

0.84
0.67
3.46
4.17

Power-steering type
Steering ratio-:1EPS
tba

EPS
tba

Tires, standard, front / rear--Wheels, standard, front / rear

inches245/35ZR19 93Y
265/35ZR19 98Y
9.0 x 19 / 10.0 x 19

245/35ZR19 93Y
265/35ZR19 98Y
9.0 x 19 / 10.0 x 19

Track, front
Rear, track
Cxinchesinches--62.2
63.0
0.37

62.2
63.0
0.37

0-60 mph
Top speed
Fuel Economy city/hwy/comb

seconds
mph
mpg

4.0
174
tbd

3.8
174
tbd

-9-BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the UnitedStates has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMWbrand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars;
Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; technology offices in Silicon
Valley and Chicago, and various other operations throughout the country. BMW ManufacturingCo., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models
and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group salesorganization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 348 BMW passenger car andBMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 149 BMW motorcycle retailers, 121 MINI passenger cardealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s
sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
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