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BMW M2
Car and Driver says the 2026 BMW M2 CS features a 523-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six, making it the mightiest rear-wheel-drive M car you can buy, starting at $99,775, or $33,100 more than the regular 2025 M2's base price. MotorTrend says BMW made the CS 97 pounds lighter than an equivalent automatic-equipped M2, and another 40 pounds lighter with optional carbon-ceramic brakes, titling its test 'Sweetheart Becomes a Savage' and asking whether the CS, quicker than the standard M2, is also better. MotorTrend separately says the 2026 BMW M2 has been recognized as a MotorTrend 2026 Car of the Year finalist, and that the new M2 CS makes 523 hp and 479 lb-ft, 50 hp and 36 lb-ft more than the M2 automatic.
The most powerful rear-drive M car
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 BMW M2 CS features a 523-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six, making it the mightiest rear-wheel-drive M car, starting at $99,775, which amounts to $33,100 more than the regular 2025 M2's base price.
Lighter and sharper
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says BMW made the CS 97 pounds lighter than an equivalent automatic-equipped M2, and another 40 pounds lighter with optional carbon-ceramic brakes, titling its first test 'Sweetheart Becomes a Savage' while asking whether the CS, quicker than the standard M2, is also better.
Car of the Year recognition
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 BMW M2 has been recognized as a MotorTrend 2026 Car of the Year finalist, and that the M2 CS makes 523 hp and 479 lb-ft, 50 hp and 36 lb-ft more than the M2 automatic.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the BMW M2 CS have?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says 523 hp, making it the most powerful rear-drive M car.
How much more does the M2 CS cost than the standard M2?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says $33,100 more, starting at $99,775.
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The 2027 BMW M2 is built around 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six, rated at 473 horsepower across its compact performance coupe body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 M2 seats 4 and is a Compact performance coupe.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 M2.
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2027 BMW M2
M2 is RWD with a 6-speed manual standard (8-speed automatic optional); the new-for-MY2027 M2 xDrive adds AWD with the 8-speed automatic. Both share the same 473-horsepower twin-turbo inline-six.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed BMW M2 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW M2 | 2027 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the BMW M2.
The BMW M2 is a high-performance version of the BMW 2 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. As the 2 Series replaced the 1 Series coupé and convertible models, the first-generation M2 was marketed as the most basic M model in the range.
Source: BMW M2 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
BMW M2 at a glance
- Production
- 2016–2021, 2023–present
- Class
- Subcompact executive car / Sport compact (C)
- Body style
- 2-door coupe
- Layout
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel drive (M xDrive, 2026–present)
- Predecessor
- BMW 1 Series M Coupe
BMW M2 generations
The BMW M2 has been redesigned in 2023, gaps of 7 years, an average of 7.0 years between generations. The current generation (second generation, G87) began in 2023.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | F87 | 2016–2023 | The M2 was unveiled in Need for Speed in November 2015, before later premiering at the North American International Auto Show in January 2016. |
| Second generation | G87 | 2023–present | The second-generation M2 (G87) was shown to the public ahead of its debut at Motorclassica in Melbourne, Australia, in October 2022. |
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2027 M2 come in?
The 2027 BMW M2 (compact performance coupe) comes in 2 trims: M2, M2 xDrive.
Q02What are the 2027 M2 trims?
The 2027 BMW M2 trims are M2, M2 xDrive, listed from the entry M2 up to the top M2 xDrive.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 M2 use?
The 2027 BMW M2 is built around 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six, rated at 473 horsepower across its compact performance coupe body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 M2 have?
The 2027 BMW M2 is rated at 473 horsepower (3.0L twin-turbo inline-six).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 M2?
The 2027 BMW M2 is offered with RWD or standard AWD (xDrive).