BMW returns to the Nürburgring, but not with the M2 CS.
The regular M2 with an M Performance Track Kit improved the record by half a second.
The upgrade costs €23,500 and goes on sale this month.
It’s been a little over a year since the M2 CS dethroned the Audi RS3 to become the fastest production compact car around the Nürburgring. The Competition Sport-spec M2 lapped the Green Hell in 7 minutes and 25.5 seconds, becoming the first car in its segment to dip below the 7:30 mark. However, BMW felt there was still room for improvement to widen the gap over Audi’s 7:33 lap.
On May 22 this year, BMW returned to the Nordschleife with a couple of twists. Instead of bringing back the M2 CS, it fielded the regular M2 fitted with a new M Performance Track Kit. Despite carrying an extra 35 kilograms (77 pounds) and packing 50 fewer horsepower compared to the CS, the standard M2 managed to improve on last year’s record. It shaved off half a second, crossing the finish line in 7 minutes and 25 seconds.
