After much anticipation, the BMW M4 CS has been revealed as a more potent and visceral two-door coupe. Here’s how much the model will cost when it arrives in South Africa in Quarter Four.
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BMW touts the latest Competition Sport badged model to offer a perfect blend of power, agility, and speed. The newcomer will slot between the M4 Competition and the ultra-focused CSL and will arrive with more horsepower, less weight, and serious performance upgrades.
Behind the still-controversial front-end styling, the M4 CS shares the same 405kW twin-turbocharged inline-six engine as the M3 CS, with 650N.m of torque which propels the model to 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds, before being capped at 302km/h. The performance is delivered through the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system and an eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission.
In testing at the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit – the place BMW claims is the ultimate barometer for all M cars – the new BMW M4 CS recorded an official and notarised time of 7:21.989 for the full 20.832km lap. Though expectedly not as fast around the Green Hell as the CSL, the M4 CS’s lap time is just 1.5 seconds shy of its hardcore sibling. All of this comes at R3.05m, including VAT and a motorplan.
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Just how did the Bavarian firm create this track-capable coupe? Weight reduction on the CS is courtesy of incorporating carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) into various body panels, trimming 20kg compared to the M4 Competition. Carbon fibre is used in the bonnet, front splitter, and rear diffuser, along with the centre console, paddle shifters, and other interior components.
The M Carbon seats and the exhaust system have also undergone weight-saving modifications. To maximise its track performance, the model will receive exclusive forged light-alloy wheels and track tyres as standard. The wheels which measure 19-inches at the front axle, and 20-inches at the rear are fitted as standard with track tyres but ultra track tyres can be selected.
The M4 CS’s interior features distinctive black trim with red accents, leather, and Alcantara throughout. Exterior colours include Riviera Blue and Frozen Isle of Man Green, both contrasting with exposed carbon fibre elements and distinctive yellow running lights. The CS branding is prominent on the seats, centre console, and door sills, while the kidney grille gets red trim for a touch of flair.
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The new BMW M4 CS will be produced alongside the other BMW M4 variants at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing from July this year and order books open at the end of May. Units destined for South Africa are limited to 25 with arrivals expected in Q4 of 2024.
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