THE M2 CS

The Adaptive M suspension makes it possible to ideally adjust the damper characteristics to suit any given driving situation, improving driving dynamics and roll comfort. Next to the standard COMFORT setting for high driving comfort in everyday life, you can also select the SPORT programme with a firmer set-up for more direct road contact via the BMW M Setup, as well as the SPORT+ mode with dampers tuned for maximum driving dynamics. The electronically controlled Vertical Dynamic Control (VDC) adjustable damper allows a very wide spread between sporty and long-distance-optimised settings, so that suitable suspension tuning is available in every driving situation. Alongside a significant increase in performance, VDC also ensures shorter braking distances and therefore more driving safety.  

The powerful M Sport brake with large compound brake discs, six-piston fixed callipers at the front and four-piston fixed callipers at the rear is characterised by increased fading stability and thermal stability. The exclusive brake callipers in Red metallic bear the M logo.

With a light and compact design, the M 6-speed manual transmission decreases the total weight of the vehicle, resulting in an array of benefits in the field of dynamics, agility, acceleration and fuel consumption. The lightened gearbox also balances the axle load distribution to nearly 50:50, giving the vehicle more neutral and stabilised driving characteristics in every situation. On the inside of the transmission, innovative carbon fibre friction lining makes shifting gears more comfortable. In addition, the new transmission is even more efficient, as the dry sump lubrication system enables targeted oil distribution. This technology, adopted from racing sports, also contributes to greater efficiency and lower fuel consumption. The BMW M engineers placed a high value on further reducing engine noise. Furthermore, the M 6-speed manual transmission is fully integrated into the other cutting-edge control systems. Working with motor electronics, its sensors provide signals to the engine speed control system when shifting gears.  

The optional M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic is an innovative 7-speed double-clutch transmission specially designed for the BMW M high-rev engine. The system boasts a traction-optimised automatic gear selection, Launch Control, Low Speed assist, as well as an Automatic Start/Stop function. It makes it possible to change gears extremely quickly without any loss in power. Two sub-transmissions, each with its own clutch, continuously relay the power of the engine to the rear wheels. The system can be controlled automatically or manually using the gearshift paddle switches on the steering wheel, or the gear selection lever. Just as with Launch Control, which allows maximum acceleration from a standing start, an extremely dynamic driving experience is the result: shifting gears at high speed is possible without using the clutch and without any interruption in the power delivery. Regardless of whether the driver selects the automatic ("D") or manual ("S") mode, Drivelogic always offers three shifting options using the Driving Experience Control: extremely sporty, comfortable and efficient.