BMW Tuner Builds Its Own M2 CS With Way More Power

The M2 CS is the newest M automotive poised to wreck your funds. Priced at round $100,000 in america, earlier than choices, and a steep €115,000 in Germany, it’s hardly a cut price. That’s the place dAHLer steps in, tempting lovers with upgrades for the usual M2 as a extra attainable various.

The Swiss tuner is introducing a Stage 2 equipment for the compact M automotive, coaxing its twin-turbo inline-six to ship critical firepower. The three.0-liter unit now produces 638 hp and 780 Nm (575 lb-ft) of torque, leaving the inventory M2 CS within the mud. dAHLer additionally removes the digital top-speed limiter, permitting the coupe to soar previous 186 mph (300 km/h).

The upgrades go properly past the “S58” engine. This M2 sits on solid 21-inch wheels wrapped in 275/25 entrance and 305/25 rear tires. A lowered trip peak, 28 millimeters (1.1 inches) on the entrance and 20 millimeters (0.8 inches) on the rear, sharpens its stance. A four-way adjustable coilover suspension and uprated brake pads are additionally obtainable for improved dealing with and stopping energy.

On the again, a brand new stainless-steel exhaust system with quad ideas measuring 100 or 108 millimeters in diameter takes middle stage. It comes with a bi-flap setup, a ceramic-coated matte black end, and a soundtrack to match the automotive’s newfound aggression. Weight discount can also be on the menu, addressing a typical criticism of the newest M2 CS. A carbon fiber hood, not current on the brand new automotive, has been fitted. As a reminder, the outdated F87 had a carbon hood.

However dAHLer didn’t cease there. Carbon fiber extends to the vented entrance fenders. It continues all through a wider physique bundle, which features a entrance spoiler add-on, a big rear wing, a carbon kidney grille, and an identical rear diffuser.

Should you’d quite look forward to BMW to ship an excessive M2 straight from the manufacturing unit, endurance might repay. A CSL is a real possibility, although it gained’t arrive earlier than the more and more seemingly xDrive model anticipated subsequent yr.

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