10 Reasons Why the 2022 BMW M5 CS is Worth Every Penny
BMW has never been shy about designing cars that are lust-worthy. There’s a reason why a BMW is the “ultimate driving machine” after all. The M5 CS is that and more, a supercar disguised in a BMW body, with crazy speed, while still maintaining the abilities of a daily driver. This is an elegant beast like none other, and no one would blame you for wanting to spend every penny you have on one of these pristine beauties. From grill to exhaust, the BMW M5 CS is worth the $144,000 sticker price, and here’s why:
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Once the Most Powerful BMW Produced
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Front three-quarters shot of a BMW M5 CS standing out in the open
Under the hood is a 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V-8 monster waiting to be unleashed. The 627 horsepower is only 10 more than the Competition version of the same car, but it makes a difference with the fine-tuning done on the CS. Additionally, it produces 553 pound-feet of torque and will reach this peak anywhere between 1,800 and 5,950 rpm as the engine climbs to 6,000 rpm. The AWD transfers the power to the road efficiently and the lighter weight on this M5 allows the full potential to be realized. This made it the most powerful BMW, but the M5 CS lost the crown to the XM. The BMW XM is powered by the same 4.4-liter V-8, but is also aided by a motor and battery. This plug-in hybrid setup makes 653 horses and 590 pound-feet of torque. BMW has plans to roll out a performance version of the XM called the ‘Label Red’ that’ll make up to 738 ponies! But, that’s a topic for another day.
A True Three-Second Car
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Rear three-quarters shot of a green BMW M5 CS
Everyone dreams of one, but the BMW M5 CS is a three-second car that isn’t so far out of reach. Blazing from 0-60 mph in an astonishing 2.9 seconds, Edmunds.com labels this “among the quickest internal-combustion sedans” and that the only way to go faster is to get an electric. The M5 CS will rocket through a quarter mile in 10.8 seconds reaching a top speed of 127.5 mph. This BMW even comes to a stop crazy fast. An eight-speed automatic transmission is limited to 190 mph, though we all know she can go faster.
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Impressive, Reactive Handling
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The M5 CS is incredibly responsive and handles with sharp accuracy and a serious road feel. The chassis already lowered on the Competition version, is another .2 inches closer to the ground and uses shock absorbers originally found in the M8 Gran Coupe. Plus, the engine mount springs are rated at 900 N/mm which helps the engine and transmission translate the power and responsiveness to the drivetrain better.
Three Drive Modes to Choose From
Showcasing the bucket seats that come front and back on the M5 CS.
When you’re behind the wheel you can choose standard, sport, or track drive modes for the car, The standard is good for everyday driving and the track mode is what defines this vehicle as a competition sport, and is exclusive to this model. Handling is extremely responsive in any drive mode chosen though.
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Tuned Up To Turn On The Power
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Side profile shot of a BMW M5 CS
With the insane power under the hood, BMW had to finally tune the car so that it worked at a lower weight, and they have made this a masterpiece. With an active rear differential, sharp turn-in, and fewer body movements in addition to adaptive dampening suspension, steering, and exhaust, the sport tuning really illustrates the amount that a perfect tuning can increase performance.
Still Practical For Daily Driving
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Top shot of a green BMW M5 CS
This car may be a real beast in terms of power, and it may contain four bucket seats for you and your passengers, but it is still suitable for everyday drive. The car is elegant and powerful, but not so powerful to fight back, and this way, you can drive it to work easily as to the track for amateur drag racing night. Plus the Harmon Kardon 18-speaker sound system is a serious bonus. Additionally, the tech is nothing to laugh at, with many features, even an in-car Wi-Fi- hotspot.
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Body Panels
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Side profile shot of a green BMW M5 CS out in the open
As mentioned, the M5 CS is lighter than the Competition version of the M5. BMW has achieved this by using plastic carbon fiber reinforced body panels in a few key areas of the car. This enabled them to cut 230 pounds and give a curb weight of 4,114 pounds. This is why that extra 10 horsepower really makes a difference and creates a weight-to-power ratio that is unmatched. And they look really cool.
Everything is Standard
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This pristine M5 CS is a dream just about any way you can think of to look at her. Never a bad view.
When you purchase an M5 CS, there are a couple of upgrades that can be chosen and are offered at no additional cost. You can choose to have your calipers in either gold or red, and you can get the upgraded tires, which are the Pirelli P-Zero Corsas sized 275/35 in the front and 285/35 in the rear. They help the car’s handling and are an upgrade you definitely need.
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Subtle Exterior Trim Customizations
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The M5 CS comes with a few very subtle body and trims customizations. There is gold trim on the grill that matches the classic look of the gold y-spoke rims on the tires. There are two exclusive paint colors, a green and a grey metallic with what BMW calls a frost finish, and both are compliments to the car’s look. Finally, the vented hood gives an old-school speed feeling to the car overall. And she looks great!
Exclusive, Limited Quantity
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Shot of a BMW M5 CS driving
This version of the M5 is destined to be a collector’s piece. 2022 will be the only year of production making these few and far between. The limited quantity allows BMW to make them and really pay attention to the fine-tuning and special features of each car that goes out. This adds to the appeal and justifies the price a bit more as far as the supply of these cars that will be available.
So should you spend every penny you have saved and all your disposable income on the BMW M5 CS? Maybe. If you want a car made to perform, with a killer overall design and a look and sound to turn heads, then this might be the one for you. Is the BMW M5 CS the three-second car you can’t stop thinking about? Undeniably.
FAQ
Q: What does the CS mean on BMW M5?
The CS is short for Competition Sport. It once stood for coupe sport, but the name changes for this new iteration.
Q: How much will the M5 CS cost?
The BMW M5 CS is going to cost you, But the price will be the same across the board at $142,995, which, when the delivery fee is included, puts the total cost at just under $144,000.
Q: How many BMW M5 CS are made?
There are only going to be a few of these made due to the specs and tuning that take a hands on approach and have to be done to exacting specs. The run is only around 1000 produced.
