The BMW M4 CS has been revealed by the brand's M division, heralding a new line of limited-edition Club Sport models.
CS-badged M cars are positioned above the existing range of standard M models but below the ultra-low-volume stripped-out GTS specials typically launched towards the end of the life of selected models.
Unveiled by BMW M division boss Frank van Meel at the Shanghai motor show, the latest member of the M4 lineup resurrects one of BMW’s most revered names. The CS nomenclature was first used by the German car maker on the 2000CS back in 1965 but was more prominently applied to the 3000CS in 1971.
The M4 CS is planned for UK deliveries during the third quarter of this year and will be priced from £89,130. Production will continue until the middle of next year, and while there is no official cap on numbers, only around 200- 300 are expected to be built.
The new model will be the most powerful series-production M4 yet. It continues BMW’s established Club Sport traditions, with a more powerful engine than even the Competition Package-equipped version of the regular M4.
Further changes for the M4 CS include downforceenhancing aerodynamic tweaks, lightweight carbonfibre panels, various suspension developments, more powerful brakes, new wheels and tyres and a pared-down interior, all of which has been honed in a development programme carried out predominantly at the Nürburgring as a means of improving the new two-door coupé’s performance and dynamic ability on the road and the race track.
At the heart of the new model is the most powerful version yet of M division’s twin-turbo 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder petrol engine. Fitted with freer-flowing exhaust and other as yet unspecified changes, it makes 454bhp and 442lb ft, beating the standard M4’s outputs by 29bhp and 37lb ft respectively and those of the Competition Package tuning option by 10bhp and 37lb ft.
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tomy90
Not sure on the price tag
Roadster
How much for a 4 Series?!
eseaton
I stopped reading at the
madmac
When I read the script , I
Sure enough, it took only 3 comments.
So are you going back to your horse and cart?
I agree the price is ambitious but it at least has 4 seats.
just like the 911 GT3RS and Cayman GT4, there are many GTS's for sale here in Canada at over inflated prices,no one seems to be buying them.
Still waiting for X Drive in the M, it will come, till then I would have a B3 AllRad, thanks.
Madmac
eseaton
A good example. For many
I enjoy driving a car with a manual gearbox more than a paddle shift. Therefore that is what I would want.
Why would you wish there to be no choice? How is it in any way to your detriment for there to be so?
Porsche and Aston Martin have realised this, and much to their credit, have re-introduced a manual option.
madmac
So do I,I drive a manual Audi
Madmac
eseaton
But I'm not seeking
If you play the piano, would you rather play one that did the peddles for you, always perfectly?
If you don't like changing gear, that is completely fine, but I see no reason to wish to deny people who do their pleasure?
Ex Cop
eseaton wrote:
Buy an E46 M3 then.
Citytiger
Its roughly the same price
AHYL88
The Jaguar may be more
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