M2 CS Instrumented Test Results and Review by Car and Driver (M2 CS w/ 6MT & M-CCB)

Jason · 02-17-2021, 04:09 PM

Full article: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/

Tested: 2020 BMW M2 CS Hangs in There
A pricey special-edition M2 with a 444-hp heart reminds us of the BMWs of the past.

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.9 sec
100 mph: 8.5 sec
130 mph: 14.3 sec
150 mph: 20.8 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.7 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 7.4 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 5.4 sec
1/4 mile: 12.1 sec @ 120 mph
Top speed (mfr’s claim): 174 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 145 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 301 ft
Standing-start accel times omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.

sdhotwn · 02-17-2021, 04:26 PM

Seems generally fair if not particularly in depth of a review. Hopefully this is an early sign of the major US magazines doing some reviews finally.

ShockArrival · 02-17-2021, 05:01 PM

We saw this one coming...they love it, like pretty much everyone here!

Thanks for sharing!

ptgltw · 02-17-2021, 05:12 PM

Need more Dyno testing. Let's see what the actual HP and Tq numbers are.

This car is a future legend

6speed_M2 · 02-17-2021, 05:22 PM

My goal is to beat the 1/4 mile & 0-60 in my FBO E85 N55!

Rev_Hi · 02-17-2021, 05:22 PM

Great trap speed! What a beast!

pawelczyk7 · 02-17-2021, 05:28 PM

good straight line numbers low 12's and 120 mph... on par with the m4 CS

DS_BMW · 02-17-2021, 05:32 PM

Pretty much the same as M3 M4cs as expected. Just a bit slower around the ring.

GOLFFRR · 02-17-2021, 05:39 PM

little rocket

ptgltw · 02-17-2021, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6speed_M2

My goal is to beat the 1/4 mile & 0-60 in my FBO E85 N55!

I have a front wheel dodge omni that will beat most super cars. Who cares

AlterZgo · 02-17-2021, 06:05 PM

The M2 CS test results are pretty damn amazing when you consider the fact that the M2 is a 6MT vs. the C&D test of an M4 CS which is a 7 speed DCT. The M4 has better gearing, a much quicker shifting gearbox, more power and torque, launch control, and runs the 1/4 mile in 12.0 @ 121 mph vs. the M2 CS's 12.1 @ 120 mph. At up to 150 mph, the M4 CS is at 20.4 secs and the M2 CS is right on its tail at 20.8 secs.

When you compare these times to what you can get out of any F8x M3/M4 manual, that M2 CS is really hauling.

c1pher · 02-17-2021, 06:08 PM

Those are nice numbers. Seems to lose a little steam up top. I guess that’s just what you have to pay for that level of performance and quality, much like Porsche.

omasou · 02-17-2021, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlterZgo

The M2 CS test results are pretty damn amazing when you consider the fact that the M2 is a 6MT vs. the C&D test of an M4 CS which is a 7 speed DCT. The M4 has better gearing, a much quicker shifting gearbox, more power and torque, launch control, and runs the 1/4 mile in 12.0 @ 121 mph vs. the M2 CS's 12.1 @ 120 mph. At up to 150 mph, the M4 CS is at 20.4 secs and the M2 CS is right on its tail at 20.8 secs.

When you compare these times to what you can get out of any F8x M3/M4 manual, that M2 CS is really hauling.

Did BMW give them a manual instead of a DCT just so they couldn't beat the M3/M4 numbers?...hummm

robopp · 02-17-2021, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c1pher

Those are nice numbers. Seems to lose a little steam up top. I guess that's just what you have to pay for that level of performance and quality, much like Porsche.

I will say unlike the S55, the S58 just wants to go past redline (7200). If only BMW didn't give it that damn ZF8 transmission limiting the redline!

mfarrzhp · 02-17-2021, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptgltw

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6speed_M2

My goal is to beat the 1/4 mile & 0-60 in my FBO E85 N55!

I have a front wheel dodge omni that will beat most super cars. Who cares

Agreed. I mean I'm glad it's fast, but a 12 second 1/4 isn't what makes this car great.

Artemis · 02-17-2021, 06:23 PM

Note: manual transmission + M-CCB test results = lightest weight configuration:

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Alpine* · 02-17-2021, 07:04 PM

So we can only imagine the DCT results would be quicker?

Not that I care, Manual for the win, I won’t ever track or drag my car so it’s all just nice to know stuff for me.

hellrotm · 02-17-2021, 07:44 PM

C/D:

Curb weights(manual)
M2 Comp - 3561
M2 CS- 3489

Alpine* · 02-17-2021, 07:50 PM

Don’t tell the C boys and girls.

6speed_M2 · 02-17-2021, 07:52 PM

@ptgltw I get where you're coming from. It's not a make or break thing for me but it's a good target to place. I'd be happy if I could beat it

not that it changes anything.

homemade_f81 · 02-17-2021, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellrotm

C/D:

Curb weights(manual)
M2 Comp - 3561
M2 CS- 3489

Important to note that it's equipped with CCB

ptgltw · 02-17-2021, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellrotm

C/D:

Curb weights(manual)
M2 Comp - 3561
M2 CS- 3489

With CCB's I think. Total weight probably closer with steel brakes but better center of gravity for sure.

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