Here is the new BMW M4 CS, another beast on the track but also suitable for everyday driving

We already knew that one of the new releases of BMW at the Shanghai Motor Show would be the M4 CS, but what is the BMW M4 CS? Well, nothing less than another beast created by the M division of BMW to smash lap times, aimed at all those customers who want a more radical version of the M4 Coupé with the competition package but without reaching the extremes and “discomforts” of the M4 GTS.

The BMW M4 CS is a car that allows for everyday use without major problems, since in it we will have all the luxuries and comforts we can find in a standard M4. But its mechanical and dynamic improvements will also let you take it to the track to make the most of all its qualities. In fact, its setup was carried out on the always demanding Nürburgring circuit, achieving a very respectable time of 7 minutes and 38 seconds.

Its sporty character comes to light as soon as you start its six-cylinder, 3,000 cc engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, which for the BMW M4 CS has been boosted to 460 CV, 10 CV more than the M4 Coupé with competition package. Thanks to this, its acceleration to 100 km/h takes just 3.9 seconds, while its top speed with the M Driver’s Package included as standard is limited to 280 km/h. It is paired with the seven-speed M DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission with Drivelogic, which allows very fast and precise shifts, plus a longer seventh gear to minimise consumption on the motorway.

The suspension largely benefits from the M4 Coupé’s competition package, since they share several components. Its adapted geometry suspension makes the most of its greater dynamism, which has also been improved thanks to the use of forged aluminium parts that also help with the ever-important weight reduction. For braking, the car relies on M carbon ceramic brakes with six-piston gold-coloured calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear.

The BMW M4 CS promises to be a very fun car to drive, but while you get used to its driving style, and to help you on a daily basis too, you will have numerous controls, as one would expect. It features Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode that allows controlled drifts and the active M differential. You can also choose the steering and suspension configuration through the Comfort, Sport and Sport+ modes, the latter for extracting every last drop of performance on the track.

Aesthetically it makes use of a very aggressive aerodynamic kit reminiscent of the M4 GTS; in fact, some parts are shared, such as the rear diffuser and the Gurney spoiler made of carbon fibre. At the front, the huge air intakes that cool the brakes stand out, along with the widened wheel arches that give it a spectacular look. The light units use dual LED technology at the front and OLED technology at the rear, which debuted on the M4 GTS. The ensemble is finished off with 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels that come as standard with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 semi-slick tyres, which, incidentally, are approved for road use.

The interior exudes elegance and sportiness in equal measure, making generous use of leather and Alcantara on virtually every surface, while the lightweight M sport seats provide exceptional grip. But when we are not on the track we can use the BMW M4 CS every day with all the comforts one would expect from a BMW, thanks to standard equipment such as dual-zone climate control, the BMW Professional HiFi sound system and the navigation system, among others.

If you want an BMW M4 CS you will need to keep an eye out for the announcement of the launch date, as it will be built as a limited edition just like the M4 GTS and, of course, you will need a slightly bulging wallet.

Source | BMW