BMW M4 CS Launched At Rs 1.89 Cr; Makes More BHP Than The M4 Competition
BMW has launched the M4 CS in India starting at a price of Rs 1.89 crore. The BMW M4 CS the sports version sits above the M4 Competition and features several changes to make it quicker and faster. The M4 CS is the first BMW CS model which is going to be launched in India.
Technical Specifications
The BMW M4 CS has the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six engine as the standard M4 and the engine churns out 550hp which is 20hp more than M4 Competition, thanks to an increase in turbo boost pressure. The peak torque remains unchanged at 650Nm, however, it’s produced from 2,750rpm to 5,950rpm which is 220rpm higher than the M4 Competition.
There have been some changes made to the powertrain for longer track sessions. There is an improved cooling system and an increased oil supply to the clutch, to ensure that the four-wheel-drive system maintains its performance. There is an increase in the powertrain’s responsiveness, as the engine has become more receptive.
The car is also 20kg lighter, due to its titanium exhaust silencer and various carbon fibre-reinforced plastic components used. The M4 CS is also equipped with lighter wheels, with 19-inch alloys up front and 20-inches at the rear. The BMW M4 CS can reach from 0-100kph in 3.4 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds quicker than the M4 Competition.
Design Aesthetics
There are lot of enhancements done to increase that car’s appeal, the M4 CS gets yellow-tinted daytime-running lights, kidney grille with red outline and bronze wheels. The head-up display gets M-specific graphics, while there’s also a dedicated M Mode button on the centre console. The M-specific Setup button on the centre console, enables direct access to the settings options for the engine, chassis, steering, braking system, and all-wheel drive.
The steering wheel, is a flat-bottom Alcantara M which is an optional extra on the M4 Competition. It also carries the familiar BMW’s curved display, which features a 14.9-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, running the latest BMW Operating System 8.5. M4 CS is equipped with M Carbon bucket seats and other highlights include red ‘CS’ lettering on the centre console, M seat belts, M4 CS door sills that adds to the overall appeal. The BMW M4 CS competes with the sporty Audi RS5, as well as the upcoming India-bound C 63 S e-Performance.
