2026 BMW M2 CS: Here's Your First Look

The long-awaited CS version of BMW's smallest M car is here, complete with heavily revised bodywork. Here's everything we know about the car right now.

After what feels like years of rumors and spy shots, BMW has finally taken the curtains off its long-awaited M2 CS. The company showed first images of the car on Friday ahead of a full reveal expected next week—and we're in love.

While BMW has yet to reveal any specs or performance estimates, we do get a good look at the car's design. Like other CS models, the M2 CS has been given a smattering of aesthetic upgrades to improve looks and performance.

There's a new front bumper with more scoops and wings, and a decidedly large ducktail spoiler out back. We can also see gold wheels—a signature of BMW CS cars—and red-painted brake calipers. Unlike the M3 CS and M4 CS, which have racing stripes, BMW's given the M2 CS a subtle flat grey paint job. A single interior picture shows CS badging, bucket seats, and lots of red accents.

There's no word on horsepower, though rumors from last year suggested the turbocharged straight-six under the hood would make as much as 518 horsepower. Those same rumors claimed the M2 CS would remain rear-wheel drive, setting it apart from its bigger, xDrive-equipped siblings. They also suggested the car would go automatic-only in the name of performance—sad, given the last M2 CS could be had with a stick shift.

We'll know more next week when the 2026 BMW M2 CS is revealed next week. Stay tuned.