BMW is set to launch its motorsport inspired M4 CS (Competition Sport) into Australia.
50 examples of the high-performance two-door coupe will be available for the local market from the fourth quarter of this year.
The new addition to the line-up comes with a lightweight construction with extensive use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), increased engine output, bespoke chassis setup, and some exclusive design features.
The special edition is powered by an uprated version of the 3-litre, six-cylinder, in-line engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology developed for the BMW M3 and BMW M4 range. Maximum outputs are 405kW and 650Nm, enabling the M4 CS to sprint from 0-100km/h in
3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 302km/h (electronically limited).
The engine’s drive torque is relayed to all four wheels via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. This is operated using either the M-specific gear selector lever on the centre console or the carbon-fibre shift paddles on the steering wheel. Engine power is channelled onto the road by the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system.
BMW says the engine benefits from years of racing experience, and it includes a cylinder head with a 3D-printed core – something the company claims enables the coolant ducts to be routed in an optimum arrangement for temperature management – that cannot be achieved using conventional metal casting methods.
The special-edition model is equipped as standard with M Compound brakes with callipers painted in red. The callipers for the optional M Carbon ceramic brakes can be specified in a red. Standard are forged M light-alloy wheels in an exclusive V-spoke design which are available in either matte Gold Bronze or matte Black.
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) components feature heavily in the M4 CS. The roof, the bonnet, front splitter, front air intakes, exterior mirror caps, rear diffuser and rear spoiler are made from the lightweight material while, on the inside, the centre console, shift paddles on the steering wheel and interior trim elements are made from CFRP too. M Carbon bucket seats are standard.
The M4 CS is fitted with the latest version of the BMW iDrive display and control/operation system based on BMW Operating System 8.5. The BMW Curved Display – formed by a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a 14.9-inch control display – features M-specific readouts and is angled towards the driver. The upgraded BMW iDrive also comprises the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
An M-specific Setup button on the centre console enables direct access to the settings options for the engine, chassis, steering, braking system, and M xDrive. Also fitted as standard is the M Drive Professional system that includes track-optimised functions such as the M Drift Analyser, which evaluates and records purposefully executed cornering slides, and the M Laptimer which provides detailed data on laps of the track.
Price is $254,900 (RRP before on-roads).
Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (June 2024)
17 June 2024