[BMWGirlFL]

Seeing Competition related FOMO I don't understand. “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.”

Speaking of CS models and other variants, no word on the new M2 naming convention. But our own sources say that the new “Baby-M” will come to market with just the M2 badge. It’s unclear whether there will be room for an M2 Competition or the M wizards will simply bring out the big guns: the M2 CS and the fan favorite M2 CSL.

Emphasis added.
https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/06/12/2023-bmw-m2-review/

Tech details for launch shared by BMW M here:

About 2:54 - No M Carbon but same brake performance as M3/4.
3:12 - Carbon Fiber roof option available.
3:18 - Individual colors could be a future option.
3:34 - M Performance Parts - no details yet.
3:32 - Versions with & without OPF.
3:55 - S58 engine, power close to M2 CS, MT or M Steptronic, same power, mechanical setup imported from M3/4, different software parameters.
5:00 - Greater similarity to M3/4 than prior gen. with same wheel/tire dimensions.
5:55 - Active damper system now standard.
6:05 - Same steering rack as M3/4, different software parameters for greater agility & precision.
6:40 - Big difference in driving modes compared to F87. Comfier in Comfort, sportier in Sport Plus due to adjustable damper control.
7:34 - Option to choose rev matching independent from other functions.
7:54 - M Sport seat as standard, M Carbon option, similar to M3/4.
8:40 - Cooling similar to M3/4.

Previously shared by Lemetier:

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...postcount=1527

2023 EPA application:
https://dis.epa.gov/otaqpub/display_...d=55202&flag=1

It looks like both G87 MT & G87 AT will be introduced with S58T (Top Leistungsstufe/Top Power Level), same performance class as the M3/4 G8X AT with Competition badge. Very much unlike F87 introduction with the N55 engine (B58 predecessor) and unlike M3/4 G8X MT base with S58O (Obere Leistungsstufe/Upper Power Level).