Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Competition SportIn many ways, the BMW M2 carries the spirit of the original E30 M3. It's small, two-door only, and it can get rowdy when pushed. Practical performance isn't its main priority, and it's actively participating in production car-based motorsport. As the M3 is now the size of a '90s M5, the M2 is as compact as it gets.If that wasn't enough, the M2 CS was introduced for the 2026 model. Lighter, stronger, and made more aggressive, it's the ultimate road-going iteration of the compact sports coupe to date. BMW has built more than 2,000 of these cars, all of which have been spoken for in practically no time.BMWAll Sold Out?The U.S. market got the biggest allocation with around 300 units, which still isn't a lot all things considered. Canada only gets 81 cars, while South Africa gets 47. As a nod to its codename, Japan gets 87 units. That leaves the rest of the world fighting for the remaining 1,400 cars, give or take.AdvertisementAdvertisementIt's effectively sold out at this point, but there is a glimmer of hope. That said, you have to be living in Japan to actually have a chance at it, and you'll need even more cash to be able to get your foot in the door.BMWMeet the M2 Edition EdgeAs if the M2 CS wasn't destined to be a rare car, BMW Japan is introducing the M2 CS Edition Edge. It has actual upgrades over the 'standard' version that are well worth checking out, and of course, it'll be even more expensive than a regular M2.So, what are the upgrades? For starters, there are more carbon fiber exterior parts in an effort to shave off a few more ounces from the car. Do remember that the CS is already around 100 lbs lighter than a regular M2, so every bit of weight savings helps. Even the engine cover is made from carbon fiber, so expect it to be less muffled.Speaking of muffled, the exhaust pipes get some attention, too. Instead of the usual quad-exit arrangement, this one gets four center exits instead. With that, you can think of this model as a CS with just about every part from the M Performance catalog.BMWExclusivity Has Its PriceThe M2 CS carries a base price of ¥14,880,000 in Japan, which is around $94,000. That's actually not too far off prices in the U.S at $98,600. However, the CS Edition Edge starts at ¥16,630,000 or approximately $105,000.AdvertisementAdvertisementIt's not what anyone would call affordable, but that's the price of exclusivity. Japan is, after all, the land of the limited edition, and BMW knows its target demographic there very well. And whereas 87 M2 CSs have been earmarked for Japan, the Edition Edge will be even rarer – just 40 to be made – with 20 in M Brooklyn Grey and the rest in Sapphire Black, all in right-hand drive.BMWThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 10, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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