Considering going racing but not sure where to start or what racing car to get? BMW has a little something up its sleeve for 2026, based on the latest G87 M2, by the looks of it.
BMW is no stranger to customer racing, having previously offered the M235i Racing and then the M240i Racing, and the outgoing M2 CS Racing. But now there’s a new track weapon in the making. Some teaser images showing a prototype help paint the picture on what to expect.
Unfortunately, no details have been confirmed at this stage but the new beast clearly looks to be based on the latest-generation M2, featuring square side intakes in the front, defined wheel arch bulges, and the latest look headlights and taillights.
As far as we know, the new model will replace the M2 CS Racing and will be ready to take on the 2026 season. In a statement accompanying these images, BMW says its engineers are working on the car that will become a stepping stone for those looking to progress into GT4 and GT3 levels of racing. BMW M Motorsport head of customer racing, Björn Lellmann, said:
“Proximity to our customers is one of the maxims we pursue at BMW M Motorsport. From our point of view, this also includes offering a car for grassroots racing that teams and newcomers to racing can afford and that at the same time offers them BMW M Motorsport technology at the highest level.”
BMW recently unveiled the updated M2 for 2025, giving it some new trimmings and colour updates, as well as boosting the 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six engine so it now produces 353kW and 550Nm. The ’S58’ engine is based on the same unit that powers the M3 and M4, catapulting the little coupe from 0-100km/h in just 4.0 seconds.
Although specs for the racer are yet to be confirmed, you can kind of guess where things are headed based on the regular road car’s direction. BMW says it is still in the early stage of development, but it will be ready for racing “from the 2026 season”. A full debut might take place late this year.
