The M2 is lighter and more powerful than its predecessor.
Despite the spy photos of 2018 and 2019, BMW never finished the development of the M2 CSL. The M2 CS was released by the Bavarian brand in November 2019.. However, the discontinuation in Europe of the M2 series earlier in 2020 meant that there was no hope of a flagship CSL model.
A BMW fan from the Netherlands collaborated with BMW’s design team to create an unofficial M2 CSL road-going car that was based on the official M2 design. A variety of weight reduction measures were used to reduce the curb weight by approximately 242 pounds (110 kg) making the car almost as light and compact as the BMW E46 CSL, the most beloved BMW ever made.
The M2 CSL Turbomeister edition is based on a 2016 M2. It features several performance upgrades. The most prominent of these is the 3.0-liter twin-turbo S55 engine that produces 520 horsepower, and 660 Newton-meters torque. Beek Auto Racing in the Netherlands, and Akrapovic from Slovenia provided upgrades to the powertrain and exhaust systems. AST Suspension provided a complete suspension kit that improved the car’s handling, road behavior, and Defined Coding in the UK created custom software for the differential and gearbox.
Topaz Detailing in Britain is responsible for this unique look. Turbomeister’s design is a mixture of foil and paint techniques that was inspired by the BMW 2002 Hommage idea. Topaz was able to replicate the design thanks to the generous permission of the Bavarian manufacturer.
Marc Rutten, who owns the car, says that the Turbomeister project is the realization of a long-held dream to build a custom project vehicle around a BMW M product. “My deep love for BMW and M brands, M3 CSL and the Turbomeister heritage storyline allowed me to create and display a set-up that still reflects the historical nature and pleasure of the saying “Sheer Driving Pleasure.”