The BMW M2 Competition may not be the end of the story: the CSL name could be applied to the German sports car

Some time ago, rumours began to circulate that the BMW M2 could adopt the engine of its bigger brother, the M4, in its heart. After months of silence, the German brand unveiled the M2 Competition, which put an end to the rumours and offered us drivers the chance to sit behind the wheel of a much more radical version. However, test mules of the BMW M2 have been spotted at the Nürburgring, a clear sign that the Bavarian firm is cooking up something, but what is it?

Let’s remember that the German brand has in its archive of memories numerous iconic names that could resurface, such as CSL. These initials gave life to one of the most acclaimed vehicles of BMW, the M3 E46. With them, not only was power increased, but weight was also reduced in order to offer a much more radical and effective car on the tarmac.

Now, BMW may be planning to revive that name and apply it to the M2, a sports car that is considered the true heir to the philosophy of that iconic M3 E46. These rumours are gaining more and more strength, something due to the different test units of a BMW M2 with considerable modifications that have been seen running on the asphalt of the Green Hell.

We can see how BMW is trying to camouflage what these test mules are hiding but, even so, we can make out various details of this even sportier version of the M2. On one hand, we notice a wider body, which conveys stability and sportiness in equal measure. The front bumper has also been redesigned with more aggressive air intakes and new aerodynamics, which is reflected in the new splitter.

The characteristic mirrors of the M models also catch the eye, complemented by a small duck-tail spoiler that rises above the tail. As for the powertrain of this supposed BMW M2 “CSL”, it remains a mystery to us. Everything points to the German firm continuing to use the turbocharged six-cylinder hidden inside, but with power close to 450 CV.

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In this way, BMW makes its intentions clear: to bring to market an even more radical version of the already admired M2, a model that has managed to carve out a place in the sports car segment with strength and presence. For now the Bavarian brand has made no statement on the matter, but the M2 saga is not over, and very soon we will know what lies behind these test mules.