BMW M2 G87
The last small M coupe with a stick.
70 reviewers · 210 videos · 50 hours watched · 54 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 70 reviewers
"It is a much better riding car than the standard vehicle. It handles large impacts on track better. It doesn't upset the vehicle."
Savagegeese · ▶ 7:02"The steering in this is just well, if I was being rude, I'd call it VW like. It's very, very light. The car is clearly very keen to turn in and grip levels are absolutely amazing. But I'm getting less than nothing from the steering in this."
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 11:48"this is the best damped M car I've been in in generations."
Savagegeese · ▶ 15:01"I've just come out of a 500B Ford Mondo diesel. I had more fun in the Ford."
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 12:07"this very latest G87 M2 CS also has a massively better ride than the regular M2."
Joe Achilles · ▶ 12:10"I don't think my grip strength can handle daily driving this. The steering wheel is another topic, but that's my rant is that the suspension is fine on this particular CS unit."
TheStraightPipes · ▶ 23:14"it is by far the cheapest vehicle of the three."
Petrolhead Podcasts · ▶ 5:08"It is like a $25,000 $30,000 Delta over a regular manual M2. And while I think dynamically it is a vastly superior car to the regular M2, it's just it's a lot of money"
Savagegeese · ▶ 18:52Performance
4.5/570 of 70 reviewersstrong consensus“It makes 523 horsepower, 479 footlbs of torque. That's an increase of 50 horsepower versus the regular M2”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 5:21“It is incredible how this thing accelerates. Absolutely, positively incredible. You're not waiting for the boost to build up.”
positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 3:21“They've managed to crank out more power, more torque, 353 kW, and 600 Nm.”
positive · Cars.co.za · ▶ 3:50Handling
4.5/569 of 70 reviewerssplit“It is a much better riding car than the standard vehicle. It handles large impacts on track better. It doesn't upset the vehicle.”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 7:02“This thing is so stable. It's so grippy. The communication is so spot-on.”
positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 3:10“there is an extra degree of lightness and nimleness of the M2 thanks to its shorter wheelbase and lower weight that made it more enjoyable to hustle around the corners”
positive · Petrolhead Podcasts · ▶ 4:18Fun to drive
4.5/570 of 70 reviewerssplit“this is the best damped M car I've been in in generations.”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 15:01“the M2 proposition it's the smallest and not the most powerful model in the M range but really I think it is the most fun”
positive · CarsGuide · ▶ 14:16“This is a proper track weapon. But the great news IS YOU CAN DAILY DRIVE IT.”
positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 3:32Daily drivability
3.5/569 of 70 reviewerssplit“this very latest G87 M2 CS also has a massively better ride than the regular M2.”
positive · Joe Achilles · ▶ 12:10“In urban type of scenarios, well, it's surprisingly comfortable. It's easy to live with, and if you flick it into comfort, you can use this as a daily driver.”
positive · Mzansi Popular Rides · ▶ 11:08“I don't think my grip strength can handle daily driving this. The steering wheel is another topic, but that's my rant is that the suspension is fine on this particular CS unit.”
critical · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 23:14Value
3.5/570 of 70 reviewerssplit“It is like a $25,000 $30,000 Delta over a regular manual M2. And while I think dynamically it is a vastly superior car to the regular M2, it's just it's a lot of money”
critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 18:52“it is by far the cheapest vehicle of the three.”
positive · Petrolhead Podcasts · ▶ 5:08“I think that the M2 is the better bang for the buck”
positive · Tuxon Speed · ▶ 1:10Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- MotorTrend
BMW M2 CS COTY Review: A Firecracker With a Short Fuse and Savage Performance
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe M2 CS is a world-class performance machine that is perhaps too extreme for its own good, making the standard M2 a more compelling choice for most.
- Best for
- expert-level drivers looking for a track-focused weapon
- Watch out
- prone to snap oversteer · no center armrest or cupholders · exorbitant price tag
Quotes worth your time - Road & Track
How BMW's First Sebring Win Led to a Stellar New M2 CS
◆Worth itThe M2 CS is a brilliant, engaging sports car that stands as the soul of the M brand, despite minor flaws in steering feedback and infotainment.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a balanced, rear-wheel-drive sports car that rewards driver input.
- Watch out
- Light steering feedback · Frustrating infotainment system · Jerky low-speed transmission behavior · Progressive but soft brake pedal
Quotes worth your time - Car and Driver
A Small Getaway: 2026 BMW M2 CS Tested
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe M2 CS is a track-capable machine that brings immense performance to the street, though its lack of daily amenities and high price make it a specialized choice.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts prioritizing track-day performance and raw power over daily comfort.
- Watch out
- No manual transmission option · No cupholders or armrests · Expensive price point · Polarizing exterior design
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2026 BMW M2 CS First Test: Sweetheart Becomes a Savage
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe M2 CS is a record-breaking track weapon that delivers incredible engagement, but its intensity makes it a less compelling choice for the road than the standard M2.
- Best for
- track enthusiasts who prioritize raw performance and engagement over daily comfort
- Watch out
- Unsettled body control on imperfect roads · Excessively thick steering wheel rim · Less comfortable than standard M2 · High price premium
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2025 BMW M2 Yearlong Review Verdict: The Ultimate One Car Solution
◆BuyThe 2025 BMW M2 is a rare 'no-compromises' sports car that manages to be both a track-ready performer and a genuinely usable daily driver.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who need a single vehicle that can handle both spirited driving and daily commuting duties.
- Watch out
- Limited front-cabin storage · Wireless charger tends to overheat phones · High-performance brake pads squeal when dirty
Quotes worth your time - Top Gear
BMW M2 CS Driving, Engines & Performance | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe M2 CS is a brilliant, highly engaging driver's car that successfully builds on the M2 Competition's strengths, despite some minor ergonomic quirks.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts looking for a highly capable, rear-drive sports car with a focus on chassis balance and track-day performance.
- Watch out
- Industrial engine sound · Frustrating default drive modes · Lack of steering feel · Noticeable turbo lag
1,217 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
BMW M2 Interior Layout & Technology | Top Gear
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe M2's interior is a significant step up in quality and space, but the reliance on complex, screen-based controls is a frustrating step backward in ergonomics.
- Best for
- Drivers who prioritize interior luxury and occasional rear-seat utility over simple, tactile controls.
- Watch out
- fiddly screen-based heater controls · unintuitive menu system · carbon bucket seats are difficult to enter/exit
441 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Litchfield BMW M2 review: 420bhp modified coupe driven Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe Litchfield M2 is a highly rewarding performance car that fixes the factory model's suspension and engine character flaws, making it a top-tier choice for enthusiasts.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a more compliant, sharper, and more vocal M2 for both road and track use.
- Watch out
- High cost of full upgrade kit · Some low-speed ride tension
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