More than a decade since God’s Own V-8 left the lineup, BMW finally delivers a turbo M3 that earns my affection.

German carmaker BMW revealed that back in April the new M2 CS managed to set the record for fastest compact car on the Nordschleife at 7:25.5 minutes.

From the start, it’s clear this isn’t a fair fight — the 992 GT3 RS is Porsche’s most track-focused monster, with DRS wings, crazy downforce, and motorsport-grade grip. But the BMW M2 ...