The brand new M2 CS could pack a far better punch than its predecessor, nevertheless it’s lacking a number of the options that made the F87 mannequin particular. We’ve already addressed the lack of a manual gearbox and carbon fiber front splitter, however why no carbon fiber hood and beefy energy dome? Primarily, BMW wished to shift the visible focus to the rear, the place the Competitors Sport sports activities a ducktail spoiler paying homage to a CSL mannequin.
Talking with BMWBLOG this previous weekend at Le Mans, M’s Head of Growth Dirk Häcker defined:
“We had this dialogue however we determined to do it within the rear. So we need to present the ducktail, this new interpretation. I believe it is a very daring and massive assertion. Should you have a look from the rear onto the automotive, it’s a really aggressive and dynamic view. For this automotive, we determined to alter extra within the rear than within the entrance of the automotive.”
Though the CS skips the carbon fiber hood, we wouldn’t rule out an M2 G87 ultimately getting the light-weight panel. In spite of everything, Häcker did admit throughout the identical interview {that a} CSL could happen one day. That mentioned, the hardcore model hasn’t been accepted for manufacturing, and even whether it is, it’s unclear whether or not it could get the carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) hood.
It might make sense to suit a carbon hood to the M2 CSL, as engineers would wish to shave off extra weight than on the CS to justify the “L” on the finish of the automotive’s identify. As a refresher, the CS has shed practically 100 kilos in comparison with the usual M2 offered in the USA. Its European counterpart has dropped about 30 kg.
For what it’s price, BMW did use carbon fiber for the built-in ducktail spoiler on the M2 CS as a part of a broader CFRP bundle to attain the burden discount.
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