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Originally Posted by M-Azing
Do you know if there will be a compatible for North America MPE available for the M2CS?
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No.
First, keep in mind the distinction between EURO-spec and US-spec + a bit of background.
For homologation purposes, EURO-spec cars are inevitably required to observe European emissions regulations.
Hence, alike the EURO-spec M2 Competition, the EURO-spec M2 CS features code 1DE "Exhaust Emission standards EUR6 RDE" (
RDE = Real Driving Emissions):
The US-spec M2 CS does
not feature this 1DE code:
As we all know, in the past BMW developed the M Performance Exhaust (MPE) for the N55 (with later a remote control change in operating the butterfly valve: a separate 'red pimple' button mounted inside the boot):
- BMW part # 18 30 2 412 432
Trivia: 'MPE hack' (permanently open or closed valves): see
here.
Subsequently, BMW developed an MPE for the M2 Competition:
- BMW part # 18 30 2 463 353 for the EURO-spec M2C
- BMW part # 18 30 2 459 928 for the US-spec M2C
The M2C MPE was presented in Spring 2018 and was scheduled to be made available from September 2018 onwards (source:
here):
"Racing sound on the road is provided by the M Performance exhaust system. The lightweight construction flap exhaust system made of stainless steel features a titanium rear silencer and 93 millimetre tailpipes made of carbon fibre with M logo. The sound ranges from sporty (Efficient Mode) to uncompromising racing acoustics (Sport Mode and Sport+ Mode) thereby emphasising the unique 6-cylinder bi-turbo sound even further. Of course this exhaust system (available from 9/2018) saves weight as well – approximately 32 percent (8 kg) as compared to the series production part."
But already in June 2018 a BMW Aftersales document was issued confirming that the MPE was discontinued because of European and German emissions regulations.
Both the EURO-spec M2 Competition and the EURO-spec M2 CS feature an Otto Particulate Filter (OPF), fitted inside the Mega Muffler (
aka "The Cow Udder").
For the M2 CS, the exhaust got re-engineered for some more grunt (redesigned dual-branch exhaust system unique to M2 CS) (source:
here):
"Bringing the car’s design to a stunning conclusion is the redesigned dual-branch exhaust system with its quartet of stainless-steel tailpipes, M logo and M2 CS badge. [...]
Dual-branch exhaust system with two electrically controlled flaps.
Offering even greater aesthetic and aural appeal than in the BMW M2 Competition, the exhaust system has a dual-branch design and concludes in a familiar quartet of tailpipes, each bearing the M logo. Two electrically controlled flaps ensure the BMW M2 CS emits a sound worthy of a BMW M model. The M Engine Dynamics Control function with direct selection buttons in the centre console allows drivers to vary the engine note further through their driving mode selection."
But, as said, also the EURO-spec M2 CS exhaust got to observe European emissions regulations. So,
if BMW plans to release someday an MPE for the M2 CS (AFAIK nowhere confirmed as we speak), for sure it won't be released on the European market.
Ad for M2C with M2C MPE - US version (no Otto Particulate Filter):
M2C with M2C MPE (static display - Canada) - US version (no Otto Particulate Filter):
M2 CS stock exhaust sound (static display - L.A.) - US version (no Otto Particulate Filter):