BMW M2 CS: Road And Track Review | Carfection 4K

[@Carfection]

Would you rather have the M2 CS or an M2 Competition with some leftover change?

[@MrSWW]

M2 CS

[@matthiskoch2197]

The CS for sure

[@Misanoblue]

M2 CS easy

[@edbull57]

M2 Comp and make it like Chris Harris'

[@Spare84]

M2C all day... the price gap between the two is just huge (especially lightly used). M2C can easily be tuned to CS standard and the weight savings are non-existent.

[@HenryCatchpole]

Hope you all enjoy this. Not that I have the funds, but this really is a car that I could imagine owning and keeping for a very long time. Particularly (as I mention at the end) if you had to pick just one car to do it all.

[@andy00grant]

Awesome review as always sir.

[@lukethompson2589]

It would be cool to see what cars you’d have in your collection. Also will we hear you on “Collecting cars podcast with Chris Harris”?

[@Misanoblue]

Great video Henry , I wish they gave you the 6MT !! This car is definetely a keeper, something like E30 Sport Evo, first gens cars , top versions. Glad to have the only one in my country !

[@HenryCatchpole]

@@andy00grant Thank you, Andrew.

[@HenryCatchpole]

@@lukethompson2589 Not had a phone call from him yet!

[@michaelrose1719]

I work for BMW and im unbelievably proud of this car. It hurts me to say but its perhaps the last truly great BMW for the ages. Wonderful video.

[@shamimazad007]

This comment makes me happy and sad in the same time.

[@juliennacer8871]

Why are BMW's so much less reliable than they used to be in the 90's?

[@Demofix33]

@@juliennacer8871 🤡

[@Baerzilla]

Now that I’ve driven the new M3, I have to say that one is pretty amazing too.

[@JOFEALVI]

I have and BMW m140i was my 5 th BMW in 11 years the engine b58 explode the cylinder 1 not warranty in my country Colombia south América, new engine 25.000 usd , i won't buy More BMW any more

[@TheChazas]

Looking fresh Wolverine. Perfectly matched with CS.

[@mikea5205]

The anorexic wolverine lol

[@EinserDrive]

Hahaha lol

[@zahos]

@@mikea5205 y

[@stubailey9433]

The M2, any version, is the best car BMW make. I would'nt look at any other car in the range.

[@Michael_Lorenson]

Agreed. BMW used to offer 4 platforms: 3, 5, 6, and 7-series. Including 3 and 5-series wagons, a total of six configurations. The were engine options and, of course, M-cars. Every combination was a great car for its mission. Now they make, I don't even know how many models (40?), but only one of them seems worth having.

[@Randomdude21-e]

M5cs😍

[@AndorRadnai]

The previous generation M4 convertible is the other one I quite like, albeit because I just prefer a folding metal roof and because I know the standard 4series convertible to be quite fantastic.

[@lizwikhoza202]

Its v10 isn't sounding particularly healthy

[@sheravchetty863]

Underrated comment 🤣

[@grantchallinor5263]

I'm pretty sure it's a heavily tuned flat 6

[@Carfection]

🧐😆

[@Bestwick1983]

@@grantchallinor5263 Whoooooosh

[@SuperSuperAllons93]

@@grantchallinor5263 It's in relation to an advert BMW posted where a V10 was dubbed over footage of the M2.

[@JF-di1nr]

Dammit Henry stop making me want one

[@mikea5205]

If you can afford one I’d consider a 992 Carrera S manual 👍

[@lohithreddy6629]

@@mikea5205 it’s 20000 pounds more

[@pfft.7532]

Simply the best car journalist of all time.. henry makes you feel the car's soul unlike other pretenders who want to sell you the product.

[@floatingfortress9302]

agreed. creds to the videographer too. beautiful cinematography

[@matthewb9241]

In my opinion, the M2 series are the best M cars. I love everything about them. Perfect.

[@faranahmad]

Perfect timing! I was literally thinking about this car and how it would look in Hockenheim Silver!

[@Baerzilla]

Even better in real life. Best color. I can highly recommend this car and combo. Got mine 2 weeks ago haha Just really needs an exhaust, if only to get rid of the ugly box under the car.

[@audiocosmonaut3883]

Hey BMW! It's exactly cars like this which truly ignite me 🔥 Manual gearbox & handbrake. Characterful chassis through a short wheelbase and wide track. A charismatic engine with grunt. No silly nonsense. Chapeau 👏🏻 And Carfection & Mr. Catchpole, excellent review of an amazing car 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jamiljafri4841]

I knew it was worth waiting for Carfection's take on the M2 CS. Answers all the questions I was asking with the detail I'm looking for. Stay great 👏

[@Schwabz33]

Thanks Henry for amazing video. I had just picked up 2020 M2C with executive. Right before the CS came out. I am in the US. I have been adding BMW M parts to my M2C. The gold wheels with the M Performance suspension made big difference in the car’s handling also being lighter then the stock wheels and suspension. But it’s amazing car for what you get!!

[@TucsonDude]

How's the ride? I felt the M2 base was a bit harsh.

[@Schwabz33]

@@TucsonDude ride is very good with the M performance suspension a lot more compliant and you do feel the road a bit more but it’s a lot smoother over imperfections in the road

[@TucsonDude]

@@Schwabz33 Hmmm...I'll have to research that. Thanks!

[@MisterKalimotxo]

the M2 is a piece of art

[@freddiegriggs2277]

This was such a well filmed video god damn.

[@Alby911]

At long last - great review! And please, BMW... don't ruin the next gen M2 with hideous grills found on the new M3/M4

[@Radiation580]

Next gen M2 will have a normal grill dont worry

[@kielconstantine]

Only if it’s RWD

[@harryc266]

The new 2 series has already leaked and it doesn’t have the 3/4 grille.

[@reggiecam8243]

They not it wouldn’t make sense to add the new grill

[@Alby911]

@@reggiecam8243 Anything is possible but hopefully BMW have taken note of the divided opinion created by the new M3/M4 grill

[@TGE]

Brilliant video as always

[@tepes141]

Henry's reviews are always spot on 👍

[@ryan-jamessnaith2365]

Can always rely on your guys to provide some of the best motoring content on KZbin 👏🏻

[@LD-bv1pm]

Clever you juxtaposed the E30 M3 on it, I'd never have thought that, but they are more comparable sized than the current M3/4 would be.

[@infidel900rr]

Brilliant review of an amazing car - thanks for the daily inspiration! ;)

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

Great work from Henry an his team again, lovely review! Absolutely amazing motor, one I would love to own!

[@toysandgameswithesmeeandis4096]

Yet again perfect editing by Carfection.

[@SgtKenobi]

Really nice review, but i cannot agree on the 6MT being the gearbox to have on this submodel. With all the carbon fiber and ceramic brakes, the CS is clearly MORE track-oriented than the Comp and if you are costantly doing power laps you need/want a DCT, so you can focus more on the track.

[@Kelveron]

Brilliant review by Harry, as always. This is a great channel with top production standards.

[@_rhapsodist]

his name is Henry

[@Kelveron]

@@_rhapsodist Thank you. Not sure what I typed 'Harry'! Maybe I was thinking of Harry Metcalfe at the same time. :)

[@HQBProductions]

When I bought my new 325i Sport in 1986, it felt as nice as this car but of course on a very different level. This would be a good replacement for mine which sadly went to pastures new in 1989 and the new owner wrote it off within three months. Henry...it would be an interesting comparison and certainly would demonstrate just how far cars have come in those astonishing 34 years! Stay safe...keep testing! 😎😎😎😎😎Richard

[@ghowells5433]

Carfection is a different league in reviews, this and Harry’s Garage are great viewing. Performance Car and Evo background can’t be beaten.

[@G50_GT3M3CSLM2C]

M2 Comp 6sp with a tune and suspension tweaks and keep my e46 6sp m3 and the 2 air cooled 911s-yes I'm very old

[@PranayBhanushali]

The intro part was really awesome 🔥

[@TrojanHamster]

Excellent video as always 👌 If I had the money it would be a manual Competition. That change would leave you with a lot of options in the 2-car-garage search... either a stripped out track/rally toy or a more sensible option to save the M2 from some of the boring miles 🤔

[@frd3880]

I just bought one, boy it was not cheap however i have a smile every time i get on the car.

[@alexwebb9124]

BMW need to make more cars like this

[@TucsonDude]

Market demands rule.

[@7alant]

I mulled over the question of "is it worth it" when deciding to order a C or CS. Personally, it was a "NO". While I feel that the M2C is the best enthusiast DD in its price range, CS money will just about put you in lightly used GT4 territory (so at that point I'd rather get the Porsche). In any case, ended up taking delivery of my '21 M2C 6-speed in November, and have driven it daily here in Germany since. Absolutely NO regrets.

[@I999-g2s]

Hey Carfection - show HC in the thumbnail and get more clicks - simple

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

Manual Transmission and the standard front Kidney Grilles just lovely 🏎🏁🏆👦🏻👍🏻🛣🏔🛤 Great presentation of awesome performance car

[@andibrema]

It's an automatic lmao

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

@@andibrema Prefer 6 Speed Manual Transmission and dread the day the break pedal or steering wheel disappears, the self drive Autonomous features. Already, sensors and the operating cameras in those get obscured by bug Splatter or bird Droppings. Tesla big rigs get bug Splatter after 10 to 30 minutes of washing the truck. Expect these to keep us safe.

[@ryzmodz]

The review people have been waiting for!

[@SergeantMoetz]

Henry Catchpole loves it, Chris Harris bought one for himself. Says everything about the CS.

[@JonathanTyas]

Harris had a comp not a CS, sensible man.

[@coolhand528]

Another great review! I really enjoy your inputs on cars.

[@NerfHerdsman]

I hope manufacturers can find a way to make more stuff like this.

[@philippwalder4328]

Definitely not with an internal combustion engine :(. Audi plans on cancelling the R8 (which will be superseded by the e-tron GT) and the TT. The RS3 8Y will also probably be their last car with a 5 cylinder engine. Mercedes is going to replace the V8 in their AMG models with 4 cylinder engines and I don‘t think we‘ll see much from M Sport too. The M5 CS feels like a grande finale for the 5 series M... It hurts to see the this trend where carmakers replace their emotionally loaded cars with EVs and the 2025 EU regulations will more or less force carmakers to stop producing internal combustion engines because of their low emission goals. Let‘s just live in the moment and enjoy the last generation of cool and enthusiastic cars :)

[@DjNikGnashers]

The best M car on sale now. The final swan-song for RWD ICE engine'd cars.

[@longtailgt]

I honestly think this is one of the best cars for petrolheads in the last few years.

[@joemcgowan8621]

Well done guys. Nailed it again 👌

[@26Tackle.reviews]

never had a bad watch from mr catchpole!

[@TheColnago]

This guy is awesome. A pleasure to watch. What the new Petrolicious is aspiring to be.

[@sandieshore6925]

An incredibly well put together video. Well done. The BMW looked pretty good too. Shame I can't afford one.

[@mikeymike6017]

Enjoyed watching this, thank you very much for putting it together and uploading it!!

[@CbrRob]

Chris Harris, Henry Catchpole and jay from drift works would be my perfect trio for topgear

[@wasdwasdwwasd]

This would really suit me as I was oddly underwhelmed by the M2 Comp, still I’m surprised it took ECOTY.

[@Homerlovesbeer2]

Ah yes. The 2020 Evo performance car of the year as voted by Henry. I seriously want one! 😄

[@888mf4]

Totally agree with you Henry. The manual is the right gearbox for this car.

[@iandavidson99]

"Is it worth it" all depends on depreciation. If the CS holds it's value, but the Competition prices fall off a cliff, they yes the CS is worth the extra £££

[@nessuno5403]

Big "IF". The M3/M4 CS was a flop. The M5 CS is how you do a proper CS.

[@vomErsten]

@@nessuno5403 That whole generation of M3/M4 was never spectacular at any point. The M5, on the other hand, has been stellar from the start.

[@hazardeur]

@@vomErsten what are you talking about? My F80's were the best car's I ever owned. Great feeling and power output and, with the M or even the comp exhaust, also a great sound. In terms of driving and also quality, they were the best M cars ever done. Now I realize that other M cars were better in other aspects, don't get me wrong. Hell, I am daydreaming about my E92 exhaust sound sometimes. However, all in all, the F80's are the most complete package IMO The M5 is great but it's a whole different beast and for a whole other driving situation. I don't even know why it gets mentioned here.

[@frasersteen]

Henry likes a small light powerful sportscar? Unexpected, not actually heard him mention that for a looong while.

[@GoldenCroc]

Its actually quite heavy, even if it feels light. But so is just about every car these days, except a Miata or GT86.

[@jameshay469]

I love the idea of an M2. I'd just have a 'base' model though. Manual box, steel brakes, standard suspension, etc, I hate all the tacky carbon rubbish. Keep it classy with a nice balance of performance and luxury, that's what a true M car is supposed to be.

[@matrinezkevin11492]

True for a more basic one but the CS name and its heritage have always been about reduced weight better on track performance even at the expense of daily comfort and carbon everywhere. The E46 M3 CSL was a perfect example about being true to the CS lineage and what distinguishes it from a normal comparably soft M car.

[@jameshay469]

Yes very much so, goes all the way back to the E9 CSL. Still, for me if I was after a more hardcore car I'd buy something like a Porsche.

[@guydudley9705]

Just saw the coming soon at the end!!! Yes, yes, yes!!

[@cchan9186]

Another amazing video! Ty!

[@DriversSide]

Fantastic video as always! If I was in the market for a new sports coupe, this is most likely where I’d put my money. It’s a tried and true combination of great size, 6 cylinder up front, RWD, and three pedals.

[@JoshKemponcars]

Another awesome video and review! 🤌🏻

[@markreeves9113]

I would buy the comp and with the leftover change get,Exhaust,18"wheels with chunky cup2,Ohlins,pads fluid and lines.Jobs a good one!!or and maybe a remap N55 flat 6 in there ha!perfect daily.

[@BrightsideMedia]

Bring back a modest size grille BMW! You can call it a special edition or a 'thin sport' package or whatever you like. Thankfully this M2 hasn't been given the pumping up treatment yet.

[@daniel635biturbo]

One of the last true BMW ever ? Rwd / Manual / Analogue dials / 6 cylinder.

[@wasdwasdwwasd]

People keep revising the date of the last ‘true’ M car. First it was the E39, then the E46, then the E92 and so on. In a few years they’ll be saying it was the F80.

[@aftermathmathematic4175]

BMW will keep making "true" cars, why do people keep thinking that they'll just give up lol?

[@MarcRebilletClips]

@@aftermathmathematic4175 Electric :-(

[@daniel635biturbo]

@@wasdwasdwwasd You might be correct, let´s hope so. But the Rwd 2 series, with a 6 cylinder engine are soon to be phased out.

[@wasdwasdwwasd]

I think you'll find there will be a new RWD 2 series coupe with an M version come later this decade.

[@ethanthomas68]

Such an awesome car! The proportions are similar to my old E30’s. Pleased with my M340 however. Excellent review!

[@seba911er]

Amazing Video!! One of the best out there. But when you will release the m2 ca vs Cayman gt4 video?? Waiting all the time for it:)

[@keithjackson4985]

Nice review. Nice car. Mr. C? I'm waiting for you guys to do the new Vette! Hurry up please! I want to know what you think?

[@ChrisDorgan]

Had the OG M2 with the led steering wheel and the M performance exhaust back in 2016. It was awesome, great fun car and I hope whoever owns it now is enjoying it as much as I did. Swapped it for a 14 Vantage Roadster couldn’t keep both unfortunately but would have made a great two car garage. The M2 even the first OG one will keep with nearly everything on the road. The back end was a bit twitchy, hard to trust over the bumps. And the brakes were awful for long spirited drives or track. Glad to see they’ve sorted that on these later ones. Tried to get on the list for a CS after purchasing mine and the dealer was playing silly buggers hence looking for something else. I do think they should have gone full CSL and just offered the “light weighting” options to the competition. Make it really special but I get what you mean about the one car garage. It’s a lot of money though

[@AUTOIDTV]

Never clicked so fast before.

[@tims1348]

Those mirrors look wild!

[@krabbe969]

Best BMW you can buy right now^^

[@dylondylondylondylondylon5]

Perfect. M2 Comp it is. Next question, M2 Comp or used 981 Cayman S? 🤔

[@micraw714]

I owned a 981 Cayman S and traded it for an M2 base. The 981 was fun when you were driving it at the limits in the canyons but I didn't care for it around town. Mostly because I live at high elevation and it just didn't have the power/torque. For me, the M2 was just more fun and still handles excellent!

[@平和-v1z]

Beautiful video, I love this channel! ^^

[@slickmotion5021]

Underrated reviewer!

[@GiGaSzS]

Strange, one part of BMW creates these amazing cars while the other part is destroying legacy principles and design :|

[@jeffreyverheij6745]

Company gotta make money

[@idin1976]

This or a modified M2c with better dampers and a mild tune and exhaust?

[@Misanoblue]

Yes sir !

[@330enf3]

what's the title of intro music

[@mattjonesgt3538]

Great review as always Henry. But would you have the CS over a 718 GT4 for similar(ish) money? The BMW looks great and sounds great but against a GT model Porsche... it’s a trumped up little BMW isn’t it?

[@timburton1080]

Revisiting these videos, and that's a question I'm musing.

[@PeteSQ]

Brilliant video as always. As an ex-M3 owner. Next I think an M440i

[@TimChump]

I love watching your reviews in the M2 mostly because I have one 🤔🙂

[@seanoconnor8135]

With Chris Harris going to Top Gear, Henry is by far the best KZbin motoring journo

[@deebee4468]

Agreed - Catchpole rules, without question. Chris Harris' review of (his own) M2 CS is one-dimensional, in comparison.

[@JosephKotrieMonson]

Great video and I'm too lazy to read comments if someone else has said it, but of course the CSL has cloth/foam/plastic rear seats, just a bit lighter than stock. Except mine, which has a half cage instead. 🤪

[@prashanthp5448]

Stunning review. Just wondering do these test roads have speed limits? Great place to test the car’s full potential

[@martinschofield5465]

What happened to the M2 CS / GT4 video? Have I missed it somewhere… thanks

[@Fc-cb3tn]

The choice of the thumbnail alone makes this video worth a like

[@Shadowboost]

I wish they made a CSL. Like, cut 200-300 pounds out of it. Cars are way too heavy nowadays

[@GoldenCroc]

Where will they cut those pounds though? Cars have never been lighter if one takes into account all the things that have to go into them. Front seats are about the only significant weight saving you can do without making a totally different car. I am saying saving 2-300 lbs cant be done without turning it into a full blown racecar, in which case, wouldnt it be smarter to get a second hand 235i and build one yourself for waaay cheaper?

[@carhomie9681]

Nice, stable photography, what happened the sound?

[@neobaloyii]

This spec is perfect

[@athulkuruvilababy4651]

Which one is better M2 CS or a Mustang Gt 500 ???

[@hugh6948]

What color grading filter do you guys use for your videos? The soft blue tinge is really nice!

[@DJ_NOOB]

oooooh I'm looking forward to that next video!

[@hamie63_m]

So it's all real sounds or some sounds from the speakers ?

[@CarlosOliveira-cj3iz]

Top video (as ever) ...on the best BMW you can buy.

[@andrewloucks3163]

Looking forward to that M2 CS vs GT4 video!

[@foxrower]

The M2 Competition is a hoot to drive!

[@FerdinandReisch]

Whats with the eBay rubber lips around the fenders? Is that BMWs way of fitting a wider/more aggressive wheel and tyre combo to a car so it still "falls within the body lines of the car" for compliance reasons? I get its so they dont have to make a wider body version of the car to solve the problem, but I mean, this is what we do in the aftermarket scene, but we also dont get the manufacture the car in such a way that it shouldnt need them.

[@georgecupac1202]

I'm soo happy the manual isn't dead

[@ahkeen]

Does BMW still make the M2 Comp? Cause I know the comp replaced the regular m2.

[@ezb77]

I'm really wondering if I should get rid of my mint E92 M3 which is sadly DTC and get a manual of this. Hmm.

[@harrisj2278]

What a machine I love the CS variant very cool that bmw would even put this package together with all the EV push today and all the M marketing machines BMW releases it’s nice that they go back to the BMW Motorsport heritage once and awhile and put out a drivers car.

[@usman1alam]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, please please please drop info on the locations where you shoot these videos!!!!

[@mikescott4008]

Would like to see a review of this Vs Chris Harris' M2..

[@zackforister]

We just sold one to a guy out in California. It was hauled in an enclosed trailer with a bunch of Lamborghini's. edit- The lambo's were already on the truck, I don't know where they came from or where they're going.