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BMW M2 CS Will Debut Michelin' s New ' Connected' Tire

Jun. 19, 2020 12:50 PM ET by Sebastian Cenizo Industry News / 4 Comments The new cutting-edge rubber can connect to the driver's phone. As one of the world's eminent tire manufacturers, Michelin has produced special rubber for the Bugatti Chiron's incredible 300 mph record and is the brand of choice for cars like the Porsche Cayman GT4 and the recently unveiled Mustang Mach 1. At the moment, Pirelli may be the supplier that wraps the wheels on Formula One cars, but it's Michelin that is making waves with technology on cars in the real world. The latest innovation sees Michelin team up with BMW to debut a new production tire on the M2 CS. So what is this new tire all about? Michelin BMW BMW First of all, let's deal with the name. It's called the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 Connect. As that last word implies, the tire features an integrated container that can receive a sensor. This sensor can detect temperature and pressure on each individual tire and can send this information to an app on your phone, making it the first of its kind. Michelin claims that the readouts given by these sensors can help you improve lap times by 7.29 seconds after 10 laps. Does this mean that the tire is only for the closed circuit? No, although the benefits are definitely purposed to improve performance on the track. BMW BMW The tires also boast what Michelin calls Wavy Summit Architecture and Dynamic Response Technology. The first feature reduces response time and supposedly increases feel from the tires, while the second feature is intended to promote driving precision and tire behavior. The end result is higher cornering speeds and better stability at high speed. The tire debuts on the eagerly awaited and very limited M2 CS, but 41 different sizes for over 180 different vehicles will be available. It seems, then, that Michelin continues to innovate. Will this one day mean a return to F1? Who knows. In the meantime, it's road cars that are getting the best tech. BMW BMW BMW

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BMW M2 CS Sebastian Cenizo Senior Editor Sebastian jumped straight into the workplace after high school. Various vocations in sales, logistics, and project management helped him buy and modify several cars over the years, while his passion for motoring journalism saw him contribute to local print media while running car enthusiast clubs. But in 2019, the opportunity to join CarBuzz arrived. Originally handling reviews of new cars, his love of the technical led to writing detailed blog posts on various aspects of car care and ownership. He currently handles news sourcing, writing, and editing, along with social media management and the clarification of patent lingo. In his spare time, he's either reading, driving, or looking to collect more BMW Performance parts for the E82 and E9X platforms. Contact Sebastian @sebz_tsc @sebz_7 LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top