With the BMW M2 CS Racing, BMW M Motorsport continues its tradition of race-customer-focused racing vehicles. The BMW M2 CS Racing is compelling with impressive driving performance and offers beginners of motorsport the performance of a pedigree racing car at an attractive price.
“With the BMW M2 CS Racing, we continue the tradition of providing teams and drivers with an affordable gateway to competition, this time with a car that, with impressive performance data and the latest BMW Motorsport technology, meets all requirements of a racing car, superior to any previous access model,” said BMW Group Motorsport director Jens Marquardt. “Using the perfect base of the BMW M2 CS and in close collaboration with BMW M GmbH, BMW Motorsport engineers used many of the ideas from the development of the BMW M4 GT4 to set entirely new standards at the access level with its little brother, the BMW M2 CS Racing. I am confident that we will continue the success story of BMW M Customer Racing vehicles with this car. “
Markus Flasch, President of BMW M GmbH, said: “The collaborative development of the BMW M2 CS and BMW M2 CS Racing highlights the close integration of BMW Motorsport and BMW M GmbH. Our experience is halfway between sports cars for the road and racing cars. We are already taking this into account with several performance versions of the BMW M2 CS Racing, and we will work in a similar direction for future special editions of the BMW M ”.
BMW M2 CS Racing with technology from the BMW M4 GT4.
The new BMW M2 CS Racing is powered by an S55 six-cylinder engine with BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology, which has a displacement of 2,979 cc, which in the competition version reaches between 280 hp (205 kW) and 365 hp (268 kW) , depending on the Balance of Performance or Permit B classification. The maximum torque of 550 Nm is transmitted through a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which has been applied using specialized competition software.
Car-specific driving aids, such as ABS and DSC, ensure that newcomers can safely operate the vehicle. A mechanical limited-slip differential with separate preload and cooling also comes as standard, as do specially manufactured drive shafts. Like its production counterpart, the roof is also made of carbon.
Higher performance club racing version.
The delivery of the first BMW M2 CS Racing is scheduled for mid-year. Like the predecessor models, the BMW M235i Racing and BMW M240i Racing, various platforms around the world will be available for the new car, in addition to its main terrains, the VLN Endurance Championship at the Nürburgring and the TC in America. A version of Permit B is planned to compete in the Nordschleife (GER) as part of the VLN.
BMW Motorsport is also already working on an upgrade package to increase performance to 450 hp. More details and the start of delivery of these models will be announced at a later time.
“With this wide range of performance and distribution variants for the first time through certified BMW M Motorsport dealers, we target an even broader customer base in the future and take advantage of a booming sector. I am delighted that we can also enter this market with the BMW M2 CS Racing and expand our offering to customers.” Said Marquardt.
Stress tests at Nordschleife.
The BMW M2 CS Racing had an intense testing period at the Miramas (FRA), Portimão (POR) Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuits.
Technical Specifications
Engine
Type: Six cylinder in line
Technology: BMW M TwinPower Turbo, direct injection, Valvetronic
Displacement: 2,979 cc
Power: 280 hp (205 kW) – 365 hp (268 kW))
Torque: 550 Nm
Exhaust: Competition specific exhaust system
Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch transmission applied with racing software
- Drexler mechanical limited slip differential with separate preload and cooling
- Specially reinforced drive shafts
- Modified wheel bearing for racing (rear axle)
Assistance systems
Assistance systems specially modified by BMW M Motorsport (DSC / ABS)
Interior
- Air conditioner
- Sabelt Taurus XL Adjustable Competition Seat (FIA 8855-1999)
- Schroth 6-point harnesses (FIA 8853-2016)
- AIM MXG 1.2 Racing Dash logger display
- Center console with illuminated switch panel
- Adjustable and extended steering column with removable BMW Motorsport steering wheel, with operation buttons and rocker switches
- Extra large rearview mirror for a better overview of the rear
- The rearview mirror can be electrically adjusted
Optional:
- Recaro P 1300 GT (FIA 8862-2009)
- Co-pilot seat
- Preparation for hydration system
- FIA / SRO approved ballast box
Bodywork
- Safety arch (in line with FIA regulations), manufactured by BMW M Motorsport
- Carbon fiber roof
- Makrolon® rear windows with fuel filler neck
- Front splitter
- Adjustable rear spoiler
- Air jack system
- Bonnet and gate with safety quick releases
- Simplified and lightweight wiring for competition
- Front and rear drive rings
- External charging point for the battery
- Additional headlights for 24-hour races (optional)
Deposit
- FT3 competition tank
- Capacity: 84 liters
- Possibility of refueling from both sides of the vehicle
- Safe ventilation
- Optional: resistance tank with a capacity of 120 liters
Chassis
- Anti-roll bars adjustable in 3 front and rear positions
- Adjustable front and rear ZF Sachs
- Springs with 3 types of hardness available for the front and rear axle (optional)
- Competition specific steering system
- Front axle with possibility of adjusting the inclination of the wheels
- Spherical suspension on front and rear axle
Pneumatic tires
- 10.5×18 513M aluminum wheels matt black
- Tires: MICHELIN slick 27 / 65-18 S9L
Brakes
- 6-piston front caliper
- Front disc brake diameter: 380 mm
- 4-piston rear caliper, standard on the M2 CS
- Rear disc brake diameter: 380 mm
- Dual Air Flow Brake Cooling
- CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS.
- Combined fuel consumption in l / 100 km: 10.4–9.4; combined CO 2 emissions in g / km: 238–214.
