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Originally Posted by zenmaster
Yeah, I'd think a B58TU "standard" M2 would be more likely. Also would be nice if there's a switch to the carbon-fiber chassis (CLAR?) for significant weight reduction.
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Of course this is a theory, but also based on some known facts. If you haven’t been following there is a Competition and CSL model coming.
If you notice in what was once considered M2 CS spy videos, the cars have no additional camo covered aero pieces like the M4 CS spy videos. They all sound and look the same...a base looking M2 with minor camo covering updates and a distinct S55 exhaust note.
The M2 Competition(not CS), will replace the N55 M2 which ends production June 2018. It will be given a detuned S55, larger brakes(from spy videos), new seats, exterior refresh. This isn’t just a package like on other M models. The new name and price increase will help BMW explain the move to current N55 M2 owners.
Spy videos of M2 CSL will eventually surface following Competition release like the M4 GTS...with big wing, splitter, diffuser, roll cage...etc.
BMW would not R&D the S55 for the M2 chassis and deal with all emissions regulation tests for one low volume CSL model. They would never recoup their money on 750 or 1000 units worldwide. Bean counters would not approve that.