cheaper faster better bmw m2 beats m2 cs at the nrburgringBMW has set a new class lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife using a standard, rear-wheel-drive M2 equipped with the newly developed M Performance Track Kit.Driven by BMW M chassis development engineer Jörg Weidinger, the coupe completed the 12.944-mile circuit in 7:25.068. The lap time chops approximately half a second from the previous benchmark established by the more powerful, limited-production M2 CS on the same track.Unlike the M2 CS, which generates 532 horsepower from its twin-turbocharged S58 inline-six engine, the standard M2 used for this run retained the factory 473-horsepower state of tune. The entire lap time reduction was achieved through the chassis and body modifications included in the retrofittable kit.cheaper faster better bmw m2 beats m2 cs at the nrburgringThe package introduces a manually adjustable carbon-fiber front splitter that integrates with the factory front diffuser, complemented by under-body wheel arch diffusers and a dedicated cooling scoop beneath the engine oil cooler. At the rear, a swan-neck wing derived from the M4 GT4 customer racing program features a manual adjustment mechanism that slides the assembly rearward by 50 millimeters into a high-downforce position.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor track optimization, the standard suspension is replaced with a threaded coilover setup utilizing four-way adjustable rebound and compression damping, lowering the baseline ride height by up to 20 millimeters.The thinking behind the kit positions BMW to capture track-day buyers who might otherwise look to the aftermarket for chassis upgrades. In Germany, the comprehensive package is priced at 23,500 euros, bringing the cost of a baseline M2 equipped with the track components to roughly 101,000 euros, which remains below the entry point of the limited-run CS.As of now, the kit is only being launched in Germany-no word yet on whether it could make it stateside before the G87 M2 goes out of production.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.
