‘Huge Demand For The M2 CS’

It’s been exactly a month since BMW took the wraps off the M2 CS. Within the 4 weeks since, we’ve heard quite a few complaints about its lack of a manual and a carbon fiber hood. It additionally skips the carbon entrance splitter and the yellow daytime operating lights of latest CS automobiles. Moreover, the asking worth is significantly increased than that of the previous F87. Regardless of the criticism, the Competitors Sport is off to a robust begin when it comes to buyer curiosity.

We spoke with Sylvia Neubauer, Vice President of Buyer, Model, and Gross sales at BMW M, to achieve perception into how consumers understand the second-generation M2 CS. Orders are already coming in strongly, and there’s “large demand.” In reality, the variety of construct slots for sure markets has already been elevated by “fairly some models.”

Requested which three markets are main thus far, Sylvia informed us the USA is in first place. It’s adopted by Germany, and considerably surprisingly, China. BMW hasn’t disclosed what number of automobiles will probably be made, however a one-year manufacturing run, much like different latest CS fashions, is anticipated. Fewer than 2,000 models are prone to be constructed, though this quantity is dependent upon buyer demand.

For reference, the larger M4 CS was capped at 1,700 automobiles. It entered manufacturing in July 2024 and has already been faraway from configurators. That stated, there’s a brand new Edition VR46, however solely 92 automobiles are deliberate.

On a associated observe, Sylvia hinted at a faster rollout of Particular person finishes for the M2 after a sluggish begin. Whereas the San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico can’t match Dingolfing or Spartanburg when it comes to particular coloration availability, the processes are being accelerated, and the state of affairs is regularly enhancing.

At present, the M2 is obtainable in Voodoo Blue, Java Green, Grigio Telesto, Twilight Purple, Frozen Portimao Blue, and Frozen Pure Gray. Step as much as the warmer CS, and you’ll order the Competitors Sport in Velvet Blue.

The G87 is anticipated to stay in manufacturing till the top of the last decade, giving BMW loads of time to increase the colour palette. Past added customization choices, the remaining four-year run additionally opens the door for BMW M to degree up the M2 components additional. How? An xDrive version could possibly be within the pipeline, and after that, presumably even a CSL.