WHILE the M8 Competitors often is the flagship of BMW’s vary on a day-to-day foundation, the Bavarian model has simply upped its efficiency ante with the reveal of the M5 CS – the quickest and strongest BMW so far.
Set to land Down Below mid-year in an allocation of simply 20 items, the M5 CS is each lighter and extra highly effective than the M5 Competitors, shedding 70kg from its kerb weight whereas the acquainted twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine has been tuned to 467kW/750Nm.
The outcomes largely communicate for themselves, with zero to 100km/h being dispatched in 3.0 seconds (0.3s sooner), a ten.4-second sprint to 200km/h (0.4s sooner) and the identical 305km/h electronically restricted high pace.
As with the ‘commonplace’ automotive, drive is shipped to all 4 wheels through an eight-speed computerized transmission.
To assist haul the flying four-door again up once more, BMW has specced M carbon ceramic brakes as commonplace on the CS which not solely present extra stopping energy, but in addition save 23kg of unsprung mass in comparison with the M compound brakes fitted to the Competitors.
The remainder of the weight-saving comes by means of the intensive use of carbon-fibre each for the physique and inside, together with the bonnet, entrance splitter, wing mirrors, boot spoiler, rear diffuser and bucket seats.
Marking the CS’ out among the many remainder of its M-branded stablemates are a wealth of signature styling cues together with the uniquely bulged and vented bonnet, the aforementioned carbon-fibre physique options and a particular gold-bronze end for the kidney grille encompass, 20-inch M cast wheels and ‘M5 CS’ badging.
Below the pores and skin, the damping and spring charges have been given a novel retune to additional improve the automotive’s dynamic capabilities whereas tremendous sticky Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres can be fitted as a no value possibility.
Issues have been stepped up contained in the cabin too the place essentially the most marked change is the transfer to 4 particular person seats quite than the normal 5.
Upholstered in black Merino leather-based, the seats characteristic all-red stitching and a map of the Nurburgring embossed on the pinnacle restraints whereas the entrance pews additionally rating illuminated M5 badges.
Different commonplace gear highlights of the M5 CS embrace BMW Laserlight with yellow icon lights, illuminated ‘M5 CS’ door sills, M Alcantara steering wheel with carbon paddles, fastened light-weight carbon centre console, ceramic surrounds for controls, driving assistant, parking assistant, Harman/Kardon encompass sound system and BMW particular person frozen paintwork.
Not surprisingly, there’s a respectable worth to pay for all the additional efficiency, trinkets and exclusivity with the M5 CS as a result of arrive Down Below priced from $305,900 driveaway, or for comparability’s sake, $274,900 plus on-road prices.
On retail worth, that locations the CS a good $30,000 upstream of the M5 Competitors ($244,900), however nonetheless $80,000 shy of the M8 Competitors Gran Coupe which shares the identical engine and working gear – minus 7kW – and donates a superb portion of its suspension set-up.
BMW Australia offered 718 5 Collection’ final 12 months, marking a 25.5 per cent gross sales dip in comparison with the earlier 12 months.
2021 BMW 5 Collection pricing*
| 520i (a) | $95,900 |
| 530i (a) | $115,900 |
| 530e (a) | $118,900 |
| 530d (a) | $125,900 |
| M550i Pure (a) | $137,900 |
| M550i (a) | $154,900 |
| M5 Competitors (a) | $244,900 |
| M5 CS (a) | $274,900 |
*Excludes on-road prices
