YES, BMW management did say recently that they were going all electric by 2025, but they did not say anything about ditching a petrol guzzling twin turbo V8 for the petrol-heads before their 2025 deadline. They did also mention that all ‘M’ cars will be full electric by the end of the decade.
So, here comes the quickest and most powerful production BMW car ever, the all new M5 CS Sedan. Not for the average driver, this latest version comes after BMW launched two other versions of this 2018 model M5.
The BMW M5 first showed itself to Malaysians in may 2018 with an asking price of RM942,759 and was sold out in a few months. Then in May 2019 a special edition M5 was launched to celebrate 35 years of the M5.
Available only for the 2022 model year, this new limited production super sedan builds on the already impressive BMW M5, itself recently updated for model year 2021, by delivering more power, greater performance, lighter weight and exclusive interior appointments making the new BMW M5 CS truly a one-of-a-kind vehicle in its class.
The combination of increased power and a rigorous weight-reduction program through the extensive use of CFRP materials improves the power-to-weight ratio to elevate the performance and dynamics further enhancing the M5's already very high street and track capabilities.
For the first time, the M5 features a four-passenger seating configuration with M carbon sport seats up front and two individual bucket seats for the rear passengers.
M Drivetrain
Under its hood sits the S63 4.4-liter M TwinPower turbo V8 which is now tuned to deliver 627 hp at 6,000 rpm, an increase of 10 hp over the 2019 Competition model. The torque band delivers its full 553 lb.-ft from 1,800 to 5,950 rpm, 90 rpm wider than the M5 Competition. The eight-cylinder's engine redline is 7,200 rpm.
The high-pressure direct fuel injection ensures precise fuel atomization and fast engine response. The liquid-to-air intercooling for the two turbochargers and oil system with two pumps make sure that the M5 CS is as competent on track as it is on the street.
Combined with the reduced vehicle weight, the high levels of power and torque and working through the 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission with Drivelogic and the M xDrive all-wheel drive system, the BMW M5 CS reaches 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds, 0.2 seconds quicker than the M5 Competition model. Top speed with the standard M Driver's Package is 190 mph.
M Steptronic
The eight-speed M Steptronic transmission provides much needed short shift times and fast, precise responses to every input of the accelerator.
The Drivelogic switch on the gear selector lever allows three modes which are efficient, sport or track with extremely rapid gearshifts.
A transmission oil cooler ensures the transmission operates within its best temperature range even when the car is put through its paces on a closed track.
M Exhaust
The dual-branch, electric flap-controlled sport exhaust system, with quad stainless-steel tips, fitted to the M5 CS amplifies and enhances the V8's soundtrack while giving the option for quieter operation when necessary.
The exhaust tone's characteristics are changed depending on the selected mode - EFFICIENT, SPORT or SPORT+. Additionally, the M Sound button can soften the exhaust tone for a more understated note.
M Arrival Here
Well, there has been no word yet on a right hand drive version of this upgraded M5 which means Malaysians will not be able to buy this car right now.
With its impressive performance, we are sure there will be buyers in England, Japan, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia wanting their own very soon. – The Vibes, January 29, 2021
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