BMW has finally unveiled the all-new BMW M4 CS. Slotted right between the brand’s M4 Competition Coupe and the 1,000-unit limited-run M4 CSL, the all-new M4 CS not only gets a series of weight reduction work but also a more powerful engine, along with revised chassis tuning.
Let’s talk about its looks first. Up front, the all-new BMW M4 CS is fitted with the German carmaker’s Laserlight LED headlights, which come with yellow illuminated elements instead of the traditional white. BMW says this is a reference to successful GT racing cars. It looks really cool nonetheless. Round the back, the all-new M4 CS is equipped with the M4 CSL-like ornate-style taillights.
To differentiate it from the “lesser” M4 variants, BMW has slapped a couple of “M4 CS” badges around the performance coupe. Both the model badge at the front and its counterpart on the boot lid have black surfaces with a red border.
For better handling, the BMW M4 CS features a staggered wheel setup, with 19-inch wheels up front and 20-inch wheels at the back. The wheels are specifically the forged M light-alloy wheels in an exclusive V-spoke design and are available in either matt Gold Bronze or matt Black. The M Compound brakes found on the M4 CS come with callipers that can be painted in either Red or Black.
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Powering the all-new BMW M4 CS is a 3.0-litre M TwinPower Turbo inline-6 engine. This mill is also found underneath the hood of the M3 CS and it makes 550 hp and 650 Nm. It is notable that its peak torque is produced from just 2,750 rpm all the way to 5,950 rpm.
Paired with an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission with Drivelogic, power is sent to all four wheels via the German marque’s rear-biased M xDrive all-wheel drive (AWD) system. This helps the performance coupe to sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. The 0 to 200 km/h can be done in under 11.1 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited to 302 km/h.
As mentioned above, one of BMW’s main focus when developing the all-new M4 CS is weight reduction. To start, the BMW kidney grille in front is frameless to save a few grams.
The car is also fitted with numerous components made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). For instance, the roof, bonnet, front splitter, front air intakes, exterior mirror caps, rear diffuser, and Gurney-style rear spoiler are all made of carbon fibre.
BMW’s weight reduction efforts continue on the inside of the all-new M4 CS. The centre console, shift paddles on the steering wheel, and interior trim elements are all made from CFRP.
The M carbon bucket seats, which come with the coupe as standard, are upholstered in Merino leather and use CFRP in the structural elements of the seat cushion and backrest as well as in the cut-outs in the side bolsters, as well as below-the-head restraints. Overall, BMW’s effort in weight reduction has contributed to the all-new M4 CS being lighter than the M4 Competition Coupe by a whole 20 kg.
Inside, you get four seats, just like any other BMW M4 variant. Kits fitted as standard here include the flat-bottomed M Alcantara steering wheel, the M-specific gear selector, and carbon-fibre paddle shifters. There is also the Drivelogic button that is integrated into the selector lever, which allows the driver to alter the transmission’s shift characteristics to either comfort-oriented, sports performance-oriented, or track-oriented.
The all-new BMW M4 CS will be built alongside the other M4 variants at BMW Group’s plant in Dingolfing from July this year. Order books for the performance coupe will be open starting from the end of May.
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