2025 BMW M4 CS is Your New $150,000 Track Toy
BMW has just unveiled the hot new 2025 M4 CS, a track-oriented performance coupe that slots midway between the M4 Competition xDrive and the highly exclusive M4 CSL, which was limited to 1,000 units globally including 42 for Canada.
The heart of this car is once again the turbocharged 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder engine, mated to an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. With the latter, selecting 4WD Sport mode directs a greater proportion of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels. Drivers can also switch off stability control and enjoy maximum fun and freedom via 2WD mode.
Generating 543 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 479 lb-ft of torque from 2,750-5,950 rpm, the new M4 CS dashes from 0-100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds and from 0-200 km/h in 11.1 seconds. The mid-range sprint from 80-120 km/h is dealt with in 2.6 seconds in fourth gear and in 3.3 seconds in fifth gear. Top speed with the standard M Driver’s Package is electronically limited to 302 km/h. For the record, during tests at the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife, its fastest lap time was 7:21.99 minutes.
We think you should watch the following video to get a taste of the M4 CS’ track prowess and the exhaust note delivered by its electrically controlled flaps, titanium rear silencer and two pairs of tailpipes finished in Matte Black:
BMW M engineers tuned the chassis specifically for the M4 CS. This includes the electronically controlled dampers of the adaptive M suspension, not to mention the electromechanical M Servotronic steering with variable ratio and the integrated braking system.
Speaking of which, the M4 CS is equipped as standard with M Compound brakes with red or black calipers. The optional M Carbon ceramic brakes can be specified with red or gold calipers. They help slow down the 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged M alloy wheels in an exclusive V-spoke design, available in either in Matte Gold Bronze or Matte Black.
If you want to talk about the design, other than the two BMW Individual paint finishes available at launch (Riviera Blue and CS-exclusive Frozen Isle of Man Green Metallic), we should focus on the extensive use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). The roof is a prime example, its low weight bringing the car’s centre of gravity closer to the road and thus enhancing cornering dynamics. The hood, front splitter, front air intakes, exterior mirror caps, rear diffuser and Gurney-style rear spoiler are also made from this lightweight material.
Similar attention to weight reduction can be found inside, where the centre console, shift paddles and interior trim elements are all made from CFRP. The M4 CS also comes standard with M Carbon bucket seats appointed in red/black Merino leather and featuring integrated headrests along with illuminated badges.
Red “CS” lettering on the centre console, M seat belts with contrast stitching in the BMW M tricolour, an Anthracite-coloured headliner, interior trim strips in Carbon Fibre and door sill plates with the inscription “M4 CS” all add to the exclusive ambience inside.
We cannot end this story without telling you about the M Drive Professional system, which includes track-optimized functions such as the M Drift Analyzer and the M Laptimer. Oh, and there’s a Track mode, too.
The new 2025 BMW M4 CS will be produced alongside other BMW M4 models starting in July, but you can order one from the end of May. The price is set at $150,000 in Canada, which is slightly more attainable than the $166,500 commanded by the ultra-rare M4 CSL.