Description
The 2021 BMW M5 CS was the swansong for the F90 generation, and it was the wildest card in the pack, providing customers with a four-door sedan that could compete against proper sports cars, and beat them.
Almost forty years have passed since BMW introduced the first generation of the 5 Series in 1972, and the German automaker has improved this lineup constantly. However, the M5 F90 was the first to get not one but two upgrades over its short production run. So, while the M5 was for those who wanted a luxurious, go-fast car and the M5 Competition was for those craving a go-fast elegant vehicle, the 2021 M5 CS was for those who really wanted a four-door, four-seat vehicle that could breach into the supercar territory thanks to its performance. But the M5 CS was not just about power. It provided just ten ponies more than the M5 Competition. It was about look, suspension, weight reduction, and exclusivity.
At the front, the M5 CS instantly grabbed attention thanks to its golden rim of the kidney grille and the yellowish L-shaped daytime running lights. These were specific for the CS and unavailable for the rest of the range. Furthermore, this special version came standard with laser headlights. At the same time, the lower bumper sported a new design for the side scoops, while a honeycomb mesh adorned the lower air intake. As a last detail, BMW installed a carbon fiber lip spoiler under the apron. The M5 CS also boasted a carbon fiber hood fitted with vents that helped to cool the engine.
The car sat lower to the ground from its profile than the regular M5 and featured unique-looking gold alloy wheels. Furthermore, the door mirror caps were made from carbon fiber as well. Through them, bystanders could see the 400 mm (15.7-inch) carbon ceramic brake discs fitted with six-piston gold or red caliper, depending on the option. The car sat lower to the ground than the M5 Competition, and it featured a suspension carried over from the BMW M8. Finally, at the back, the automaker placed a carbon fiber spoiler on the trunk’s lid. The same lightweight material was used to create the diffuser that was placed under the bumper.
Inside, the automaker installed four sports seats. Those from the front were separated by the narrow center console that housed the iDrive controller and the onboard computer. Fronting the driver was a fully digital instrument panel, while atop the center stack was a touchscreen for the infotainment system. Out back, the M5 CS provided enough legroom and headroom for two adults, but the middle row was deleted. To make the car lighter, BMW installed a carbon fiber roof, so a panoramic glass or a sunroof was out of the question. Additional carbon fiber trims and Alcantara decorations adorned the vehicle’s interior.
Under its skin, the M5 CS concealed the suspension carried over from the M8 GT vehicle, which made it more planted to the road. The engine was the same 4.4-liter V8 as the rest of the M5 siblings, albeit it developed 635 PS (626 hp). BMW paired it with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sent the power in all corners.
Press Release
BMW M GmbH is expanding its ranks of ultra-sporty CS models with the introduction of the BMW M5 CS (fuel consumption, combined: 11.3 – 11.1 l/100 km [25.0 – 25.5 mpg imp] correspond to NEDC; 11,3 - 10,9 l/100 km correspond to WLTP, CO2 emissions, combined: 258 – 253 g/km correspond to NEDC, 257 – 248 g/km correspond to WLTP). The limited-run, exclusive special-edition model treats four people to an extraordinary driving experience and blends standout performance attributes with an exclusive and luxurious appearance.
The 4.4-litre V8 engine with 467 kW/635 hp makes the BMW M5 CS the most powerful car in the history of BMW M. Standard features include the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic and the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system, which also offers a 2WD mode for pure rear-wheel drive.
Rigorously applied lightweight design enables a weight saving of some 70 kilograms over the BMW M5 Competition (fuel consumption, combined: 11.3 – 11.1 l/100 km [26.7 – 26.9 mpg imp] correspond to NEDC; 11,3 -10,9 l/100 km correspond to WLTP; CO2 emissions, combined: 259 – 254 g/km correspond to NEDC; 259 – 249 g/km correspond to WLTP). With retuned bearing springs at the front and rear axle and further refined damper control, the chassis has been adapted to the lower vehicle weight and the increased performance potential of the standard mixed-size Pirelli P Zero Corsa track tyres (front: 275/35 R 20, rear: 285/35 R 20).
The BMW M5 CS sprints from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.0 seconds, and from 0 – 200 km/h (124 mph) in 10.3 seconds. Top speed is an electronically governed 305 km/h (189 mph).
The exceptional driving experience on board the BMW M5 CS can be enjoyed by four people – the driver and front passenger in M Carbon seats and two other passengers in the individual rear seats. The black Merino leather covers (fine-grain for the front seats) also feature eye-catching contrasting panels and decorative stitching in Mugello Red. The integral head restraints – with illuminated M5 logos for the front seats – display an outline of the legendary Nürburgring circuit.
The centre marker perforation with red background on the M Alcantara steering wheel is a classical racing car touch; the gearshift paddles are made from carbon fibre and the steering wheel spokes have Black Chrome trim.
A fixed lightweight cover on the centre console replaces the usual armrest with opening lid. Its black Merino leather is complemented by red double stitching. The colour red is used again for the “CS” badging on the instrument panel and between the bucket-style seats in the rear.
The BMW kidney grille surround on the BMW M5 CS, the “M5 CS” badges on the kidney grille, the M gills on the front wings and the boot lid are finished in the bold colour shade Gold Bronze, as are the 20inch M forged wheels in Y-spoke design (front: 9.5 J x 20, rear: 10.5 J x 20). The door sill finishers come with illuminated “M5 CS” badges.
The L-shaped light tubes of the BMW Laser headlights illuminate yellow instead of white when low beam, high beam or the Welcome Light is switched on, bringing successful GT racing cars to mind.
The bonnet, front splitter, exterior mirror caps, rear spoiler, rear diffuser, M Power engine compartment cover and intake silencer are made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). Some elements feature exposed carbon fibre.
Standard specification for the M5 CS includes its stainless-steel sports exhaust system with four unadorned tailpipes and the M Carbon ceramic brakes, whose callipers are painted in Red as standard or Gold as an option.
Available alongside the Brands Hatch Grey metallic paint shade are the exclusive BMW Individual matt paint finishes Frozen Brands Hatch Grey metallic and Frozen Deep Green metallic.
The market launch of the new BMW M5 CS will get underway in spring 2021; in Germany it will be priced at 180,400 euros.
The fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures are determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany. The range shown considers the different sizes of the selected wheels/tyres and the selected items of optional equipment, and may vary during configuration.
The values are based on the new WLTP test cycle and are translated back into NEDC-equivalent values in order to ensure comparability between the vehicles. With respect to these vehicles, for vehicle-related taxes or other duties based (at least inter alia) on CO2 emissions, the CO2 values may differ from the values stated here (depending on national legislation).
Further information on official fuel consumption figures and specific CO2 emission values of new passenger cars is included in the following guideline: 'Leitfaden ĂĽber den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2 Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen' (Guide to the fuel economy, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be obtained free of charge from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2/.
