BMW M2 CS — F87
Explore BMW M2 CS: rarity, history, specifications, FAQs and credited photos.
The F87 BMW M2 CS concentrated the compact M coupé’s performance brief with more power, carbon-fibre body components and a dedicated chassis specification. Announced in November 2019 for the 2020 era, it sits above the M2 Competition and carries a factory 2,200-car limited-series reference.
Record: BMW-113 · Limited CS model · Germany · 2020.
Specifications and rarity
| Item | Documented reference and scope |
|---|---|
| Count and scope | Factory 2,200-car series reference; exact completed tally not audited here |
| Year | 2020 production era; announced November 2019 |
| Engine | 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six |
| Output | 331 kW / 450 metric hp; 550 Nm |
| Gearboxes | Six-speed manual or seven-speed M DCT |
| Construction | CFRP bonnet and roof; CS-specific aero |
Origins and history
The original workbook link points to an unrelated Designworks airline article, so it cannot support this model. The profile uses the correct M2 CS release for engineering and a separate BMW France statement for the 2,200-series reference. The latter is retained as a factory series figure rather than represented as an independently audited completion tally.
Design and engineering
The twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline-six develops 331 kW, 450 metric horsepower and 550 Nm in BMW’s global material. A six-speed manual is available alongside a seven-speed double-clutch option. The CS combines that output with a carbon-fibre bonnet and roof, dedicated aerodynamic elements and a focused cabin treatment.
The gearbox choice is part of the model’s appeal and should remain visible for individual examples. Acceleration figures vary by transmission, so a profile should not assign the quickest published number to every car. The specification table gives the common engineering reference while leaving example-level equipment to the build documents.
Why this BMW matters
The M2 CS is a useful comparison point within the broader CS family because it uses a compact coupé format. The M3 CS sedan and earlier E46 CS tell different stories, even where the badge invites a family comparison. Chassis-specific titles prevent those generations from becoming an ambiguous single vehicle record.
Its rarity is supported by the factory small-series reference, but original condition is an independent question. Track use, modifications, changed wheels and repaired carbon components belong to an individual history. A complete record lets readers understand the car as supplied and the car as it exists now, without assuming that a limited edition is automatically untouched.
Identity and original specification
Authenticate the F87 CS through BMW build and delivery records, then verify its body components, drivetrain and cabin specification. An M2 Competition with CS-style parts is not enough. Record whether the car is manual or DCT and keep maintenance documentation with that configuration.
The road-going M2 CS must also remain separate from M2 CS Racing. A joint motorsport photograph does not erase that distinction. The chosen gallery contains exact road-car images and excludes product-highlight graphics carrying text panels, meeting the clean-photo format used in earlier batches.
Frequently asked questions
How rare is the M2 CS — F87?
BMW’s France release refers to a 2,200-car limited series. The exact completed tally is not audited in this package.
What makes this version different?
The CS adds dedicated carbon components, aerodynamics, chassis work and higher factory output to the compact coupé.
Which year belongs in the vehicle record?
2020 production reference, with the November 2019 announcement preserved.
Is it the same as other similarly named BMWs?
No. M2 CS Racing is a competition vehicle, while this is the road-going F87 CS.
How should an example be authenticated?
Check original CS documents and the complete configuration, including gearbox and carbon components.
What do the photographs show?
They show the road-going M2 CS. Text-heavy product-highlight panels and racing-car substitutes are excluded.
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Sources and photo credits
Photo: BMW AG / BMW Group PressClub · Press/editorial use only. BMW-supplied press photograph under BMW PressClub terms. Original supplied photograph retained without local cropping or content alteration.
Photo: BMW AG / BMW Group PressClub · Press/editorial use only. BMW-supplied press photograph under BMW PressClub terms. Original supplied photograph retained without local cropping or content alteration.
Why this machine matters
The road-going M2 CS must also remain separate from M2 CS Racing. A joint motorsport photograph does not erase that distinction. The chosen gallery contains exact road-car images and excludes product-highlight graphics carrying text panels, meeting the clean-photo format used in earlier batches.
Built in limited numbers
Factory 2,200-car series reference; exact completed tally not audited here
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- BMW M2 CS — F87
- Base model
- M2
- Worldwide production
- 2200
Powertrain & performance
- Engine
- 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six
- Transmission
- Six-speed manual or seven-speed M DCT
