It will have 543 horsepower and all-wheel drive.
The automotive world is abuzz with the latest news from theBMW blog, according to unconfirmed sources, foreshadowing the arrival of the BMW M4 CS. This new high-octane variant is ready to make its grand debut in May.
At the heart of this anticipated machine lies BMW's engineering marvel: a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with twin turbochargers, echoing the power of theM4 CSL. This engine is expected to generate a potent 543 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. Further enhancing its performance is the inclusion of BMW's advanced eight-speed automatic transmissionBMW. Differentiating it from its predecessor, the upcoming CS model features the xDrive all-wheel-drive system, promising improved dynamics and agility.
The development of the M4 CS appears to mirror that of its four-door sibling, the M3, particularly in terms of weight optimization. It is rumored that BMW will use carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic extensively for the roof, front hood, rear diffuser, among other components, in an effort to reduce the coupe's weight by about 75 pounds. This push toward lightness could significantly improve its performance and handling.
Evidence for the M4 CS's existence and its impending debut was bolstered by previous spy shots showing the car undergoing rigorous testing, including laps around the iconic Nürburgring. These images hint at BMW's efforts to conceal its enhanced aerodynamic features, such as an aggressive front splitter and a subtle trunk-lid spoiler. The coupe is expected to inherit a set of refinements characteristic of the refreshed M4, introduced earlier this year, including avant-garde headlights, an updated flat-bottom steering wheel, and the latest digital displays.
Price speculation places the M4 CS in the upper echelons of the BMW M4 lineup, alongside its four-door counterpart, theM3 CS, whose price approaches $120,000. The M4 Competition xDrive, currently the range-topping M4, is priced at $89,295, suggesting a premium positioning for the upcoming CS model. BMW plans to commence production of this exclusive variant in July, aiming to produce a limited run of just a few thousand units, making it a coveted gem for both collectors and enthusiasts.
This combination of advanced engineering, precise weight-reduction strategies, and limited availability is set to cement the BMW M4 CS's status as the pinnacle of luxury sports coupes, eagerly anticipated by the automotive community.
