We haven’t heard much about the BMW M5 CS lately,
but spy photographers have caught the model undisguised will being loaded onto
a truck. Only the back of the car is visible, but the high-performance sedan
has been equipped with a larger rear spoiler and “M5 CS” badging on the trunk.
The model also sports a matte paint job and bronze wheels which are backed up
by a high-performance braking system with red calipers.
The M5 CS is based on the current M5 and not the
facelifted variant which can be seen partially blocking the limited edition
model. This is interesting as it suggests the pre-facelift model will be
sticking around for awhile. Little is known about the M5 CS, but the model is slated to be more
extreme than the M5 Competition. If the M3 and M4 CS are any indication, we can
expect a carbon fiber front splitter, a carbon fiber reinforced plastic hood
and a specially tuned M sports exhaust system.
The weight saving measures should continue in the
cabin as the M3 and M4 CS had lightweight door panels and lightweight M sports
seats. We can also expect leather and Alcantara upholstery as well as special
trim and CS badging.
Other upgrades should include a sportier suspension
and an upgraded twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine. There’s no word on performance
specs, but the car should have more power than the M5 Competition which is
rated at 617 hp and 750 Nm of torque. While rumors had suggested the M5 CS could debut
with an all-new V8 engine, that seems highly unlikely as the same report
implied the engine was still 2-3 years away. Given the car looks production
ready, we wouldn’t be surprised if it debuts in a few months.
