# BMW M2 CS Racing (F87, from 2020)

- Source: https://racingcarnetwork.com/wiki/bmw-m2-cs-racing/
- Publisher: Racing Car Network (racingcarnetwork.com), the race car marketplace
- Type: car · Brand: BMW
- Discipline: gt-cup
- Series: one-make-cup
- Era: 2020s
- Last updated: 2026-11-06

The M2 CS Racing is BMW M Motorsport's factory-built entry-level customer race car, based on the F87 M2 CS. It uses the S55 twin-turbo six, a dual-clutch gearbox and selectable power levels from 280 to 450 hp. It suits amateur drivers and teams in one-make cups, the NLS and TC America.

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | S55 3.0-litre (2,979 cc) twin-turbo inline six, direct injection [0][1] |
| Power | 280 to 365 hp via power stick; 450 hp upgrade (Permit A) [0][2] |
| Torque | 550 Nm [1] |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch with motorsport software, rear drive [1] |
| Differential | Drexler mechanical limited-slip with separate cooling [1] |
| Brakes | Alcon 6-piston front, 4-piston rear, 380 mm discs, twin-flow cooling [1] |
| Fuel Tank | FT3 84 litres; optional 120-litre endurance cell [1] |
| Wheels Tyres | 10.5x18 in rims, Michelin slicks 27/65-18 [1] |
| Years | Announced November 2019, deliveries from mid-2020 [0] |
| Class | BMW one-make cups, NLS CUP5, TC America TCX [2][3][4][14] |

## History

BMW M Motorsport revealed the M2 CS Racing in Munich on 6 November 2019, alongside the road-going M2 CS [0]. The list price was €95,000 plus VAT, with first deliveries planned for mid-2020 [0]. It took over from the M240i Racing as BMW's entry-level customer car [2][16]. For the first time, BMW sold a race car through approved BMW M Motorsport dealers [0].

The car keeps the 2,979 cc S55 twin-turbo straight six from the road M2 CS. A power stick taken from the M4 GT4 sets output between 280 and 365 hp to suit each Balance of Performance [0][1]. A 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, a Drexler limited-slip differential and Alcon six-piston front calipers complete the drivetrain and brakes [1]. BMW announced a 450 hp upgrade at launch [0].

In North America the car raced in TC America from 2020, restricted to 365 hp under series rules [5]. For 2021 the series built a one-make TCX top class around it, with cars quoted at 280 hp [4]. In Europe, BMW signed a three-year deal for an M2 CS Racing Cup inside the NLS, covering 2021 to 2023 [2]. That cup replaced the M240i Racing Cup and accepted both the 365 hp Permit B car and the 450 hp Permit A car [2]. In 2021 the model also ran in the BMW M2 Cup supporting DTM, plus cups in Benelux and Italy [3].

Japan received the car in June 2021 through a single dealer, Motoren Toho [7]. Prices there were ¥14.99 million, or ¥17.99 million for the 450 PS version [7]. In April 2025 BMW showed the successor, the G87-based M2 Racing [16]. It replaces the six with a 2.0-litre B48 four-cylinder of up to 313 PS and starts at €98,000 plus VAT [15][16]. Customer racing with the new car begins in the 2026 season [16].

## Palmarès

The M2 CS Racing is a class and cup car, not an overall winner. Adrenalin Motorsport Team Alzner Automotive won the CUP5 class in both races of the 24h Nürburgring qualifiers in May 2022 [14]. At the 24h Nürburgring itself, recorded entries finished between 65th and 92nd overall in 2021, and 66th in 2020 [13]. PK Carsport placed 6th at the 2021 6h Abu Dhabi [13]. Teams also ran the car in SRO GT Asia rounds at Suzuka and Fuji in 2022 [13]. In America it formed the 2021 TC America TCX class [4].

## What to check before you buy

Confirm which power level the car has and which power sticks come with it: Output is set by power stick, and series split by 365 hp and 450 hp versions [0][2]. Ask whether the crank hub has been upgraded, and get the invoice: A spun S55 hub can wreck the engine [12]. Have the rear hub flanges inspected for cracks, or ask if the BMW Motorsport flange is fitted: Production flanges have cracked on hard-run F8x race cars [11]. Ask for a race-kilometre log for engine, gearbox and drivetrain: Many parts are rated for about 30,000 race km [6]. Listings quote total distance, from 4,245 km to 17,000 km [9][10]. Check the DMSB car pass, roll-cage paperwork and harness and seat expiry dates: The cage is DMSB-certified and FIA-built from new; car pass and harness dates are listed by sellers [1][8]. Check fuel cell capacity and the FT3 certification date: Standard is 84 litres; the 120-litre cell was an option for endurance racing [1][10]. Count the spare wheels and tyres in the deal: The car uses 10.5x18 rims and Michelin slicks; recent listings include two to five extra sets [1][8][10]. Confirm the target series still has a class for this model and its power level: TC America ran the car at 365 hp in 2020 and 280 hp in the 2021 TCX class [4][5].

## Did you know

- The power stick that sets engine output was carried over from the BMW M4 GT4 [0].
- Air conditioning is standard, and an extra light for 24-hour races was offered as an option [1].
- In Japan only one dealer, Motoren Toho, sold and supported the car [7].

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the difference between the 365 hp and 450 hp cars?** Both share the S55 engine and chassis. The base car runs 280 to 365 hp set by power stick, while the 450 hp version is the Permit A level in the NLS cup. In Japan the factory 450 PS car listed for ¥3 million more in 2021. Ask the seller which level is fitted and documented.

**Does it have a manual gearbox?** No. Every M2 CS Racing uses a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox with motorsport software, driving the rear wheels through a Drexler limited-slip differential with its own cooling. This differs from the road M2 CS, which was also sold with a manual. Ask for the gearbox's race distance and any service records.

**Where can I race it now?** It was built for the NLS one-make cup, the 24h Nürburgring CUP5 class, TC America and several BMW one-make cups in Europe. BMW's G87 M2 Racing takes over for the 2026 season, so check each organiser's current rules and power limits before buying.

**How much does a used one cost?** Dated asking prices run from about €85,000 net for a 365 PS car in January 2025 to €118,000 for a low-distance 450 PS car in July 2023. New it cost €95,000 plus VAT in 2019. Spare wheels, tyres and power level make a big difference to value.

**Is it expensive to run?** It is cheap by GT standards. The Benelux cup organisers said many parts last about 30,000 race km and quoted €40,000 to €50,000 per driver per season with two drivers sharing. Budget separately for slicks, brakes and S55 crank hub and rear hub flange upgrades.

## Sources

- Strong brothers: BMW M GmbH and BMW M Motorsport present new BMW M2 CS and BMW M2 CS Racing — https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/strong-brothers-bmw-m-gmbh-and-bmw-m-motorsport-present-new-bmw-m2-cs-and-bmw-m2-cs-racing
- BMW M2 CS Racing: All the technical specs — https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/12/11/bmw-m2-cs-racing-all-the-technical-specs/
- New car for successful platform: BMW M2 CS Racing to have its own NLS cup class in 2021 — https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/new-car-for-successful-platform-bmw-m2-cs-racing-to-have-its-own-nls-cup-class-in-2021
- BMW M2 CS Racing starts in four one-make cups in 2021 — https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/03/23/bmw-m2-cs-racing-starts-in-four-one-make-cups-in-2021
- 29 Cars Gear Up for 2021 TC America Powered By Skip Barber Racing Season at Sonoma Raceway — https://www.tcamerica.us/news/318/29-cars-gear-up-for-2021-tc-america-powered-by-skip-barber-racing-season-at-sonoma-raceway
- BMW USA unveils 2021 M2 CS Racing — https://news.dupontregistry.com/bmw/bmw-usa-unveils-2021-m2-cs-racing/
- BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Benelux gaat van start — https://topgear.nl/autonieuws/bmw-m2-cs-racing-cup-benelux-gaat-van-start/
- BMW M2 CS Racing Japan sales announcement — https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1334379.html
- BMW M2 CS Racing 365PS, Schubert Motorsport — https://www.motorsportmarkt.de/en/inserat/74761/bmw-m2-cs-racing-365ps-schubert-motorsport
- Low mileage M2 CS Racing 450 bhp — https://www.motorsportmarkt.de/inserat/60790/low-mileage-m2-cs-racing-450-bhp
- BMW M2 CS 450HP — https://race-cars.com/Advert/Details/132253/bmw-m2-cs-450hp
- Rear Flange Hub Upgrade Kit, BMW F8X M2/M3/M4, M2 CS Racing, M4 GT4 — https://www.bimmerworld.com/Driveline-Shifter/Rear-Flange-Hub-Upgrade-Kit-BMW-F87-F82-33008328143.html
- Upgraded Crank Hub, M2/M3/M4 S55 — https://www.bimmerworld.com/Engine/Pulleys/Upgraded-Crank-Hub-M2-M3-M4-S55.html
- All results of BMW M2 CS Racing — https://www.racingsportscars.com/suffix/results/BMW/M2/CS%20Racing.html
- BMW M Motorsport News 10th May 2022 — https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/bmw-m-motorsport-news-10th-may-2022
- Neuer BMW M2 Racing (2025) vorgestellt — https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/motorsport/bmw-m2-racing-vorstellung/
- 2026 BMW M2 Racing makes public debut — https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/04/29/2026-bmw-m2-racing-makes-public-debut/

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