2021 BMW M2

The BMW M2 CS occupies a distinct position in the M2 lineage: a limited-run homologation special that takes the Competition's S55-derived engine to 444 bhp, adds factory carbon aero, and recalibrates the chassis for something noticeably more focused than the standard car. This 2021 example has covered just 12,714 miles from new — understated use for a car now five years old, and typical of the type of ownership these tend to attract.

The factory options are well chosen. The 19-inch M V-Spoke 763 wheels finished in Gold Matt are a period-correct and visually distinctive choice that suits the M2 CS's widened arches, while the Alcantara and Dakota leather interior in black with matching headlining reflects the car's driver-focused brief without feeling sparse. Reversing camera and electric seat adjustment with driver memory add daily usability, and the Harman Kardon system is a meaningful upgrade over the standard audio.

On the numbers: 444 bhp, 550 lb-ft of torque, 174 mph top speed, and a 0-62 time of 4.1 seconds through the DCT. Rear-wheel drive throughout, as it should be. The M2 CS was produced in limited numbers and has already appreciated; low-mileage examples in this condition represent the better end of the market.