BMW’s current M2 has already become one of the brand’s most watched modern M cars, not least because it sits at the compact end of a performance range that keeps getting larger, faster and more complex.
Now the G87 generation may have one more chapter to add before its planned production run ends in 2029.
With the M2 CS and M2 xDrive already part of the wider conversation, the idea of a final special edition has immediate appeal for drivers who still see the small M coupe as BMW’s purest performance format.
At a glance
- BMW may introduce another special G87 M2 variant before production ends in July 2029.
- Possible directions include a manual CS-style model, an M xDrive CS, a carbon-heavy M Performance edition or a lightweight CSL halo car.
- No official pricing, timing or production number has been confirmed for the potential final model.
The G87 M2 still has room to evolve
The G87 M2 has become a useful canvas for BMW M because it can support both traditional enthusiast expectations and more modern performance hardware.
That flexibility is what makes another derivative plausible.
A compact rear-drive manual coupe still carries a different emotional weight from larger M cars, while the addition of all-wheel drive opens the door to quicker, more accessible performance for buyers less concerned with old-school purity.
BMW has already shown with the broader M range that it isn’t afraid to split personalities across closely related models.
A manual CS would speak to the purists
One of the more compelling possibilities is an M2 interpretation of the M3 CS Handschalter idea.
For the M2 audience, a more focused manual variant would make plenty of sense, particularly if BMW wants to create a car aimed directly at drivers who value involvement over outright numbers.
The M2 is already the spiritual home for that kind of buyer inside the current M portfolio.
A sharper, limited-run manual model could give the G87 a send-off that feels more analogue without needing to chase supercar-style outputs or complexity.
An M xDrive CS would take a different route
The other logical path is an M2 CS with BMW’s M xDrive system.
That would align the small coupe more closely with the M3 CS and M4 CS, where all-wheel drive is used to turn strong power into more usable pace.
Such a car would likely be less about nostalgia and more about extracting the maximum performance from the M2 package.
For buyers who use their cars year-round or want the quickest version of the compact M coupe, that formula would be easy to understand.
The CSL question remains the most tempting
The most dramatic possibility is also the least certain.
A lightweight M2 CSL would instantly become the halo car of the G87 family, especially if BMW leaned into weight reduction, sharper aerodynamics and a more uncompromising chassis setup.
There is also a more restrained path available through an M Performance-style special edition with factory carbon-fibre aero components and a curated equipment package.
That kind of model would be easier to position than a full CSL, though it wouldn’t carry the same collector pull.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model family | G87 M2 |
| Known recent variants | M2 CS and M2 xDrive |
| Potential future direction | Manual CS-style model, M xDrive CS, M Performance special edition or lightweight CSL |
| Production timeline | G87 production scheduled to run through July 2029 |
| Pricing | Not confirmed |
| Availability | Not confirmed |
However BMW chooses to close out the G87, the final M2 variant will matter because it could define how this generation is remembered.
If the brand gets the balance right, the last special edition could become the one enthusiasts look back on as the clearest expression of the modern compact M coupe.
