Inflation: it's affecting everything, even BMW M models. It used to be that if you bought an M, that was it. You won. Now, a proper M (not the M Sport models) is simply a jumping off point.

Since its introduction in 2016, the M2 has carved out a niche for itself as the enthusiast’s M car of choice. Look at the second-generation CS features and specs, and it’s easy to see why. It may be ...