BMW is revamping its 2025 4 Series lineup, including a new M4 CS.
As performance-focused as BMW’s M cars tend to be, there’s always room to push harder. We know that because of the M4 CSL, and now there’s a new mid-range CS model for those track-minded drivers who want something special against your “typical” M4 coupe.
Compared to the standard BMW M4 Competition, the CS gets a more hardcore vibe by way of increased power, sharper chassis tuning and lower weight. Overall, the CS drops about 45 pounds from the Competition, thanks to what BMW says is the “extensive use of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic).” Carbon fiber seats, shift paddles, trim pieces and center console all add up to those weight savings. The CS also gets a titanium silencer on the exhaust system, shaving off another eight pounds.
Carbon ceramic brakes and racing tires are options, if you really want to make your M4 CS a pure track weapon.
On the power front, the 2025 BMW M4 CS gets a boosted version of the S58 3.0-liter inline-six. Now, you get a total of 543 horsepower — up 20 from 523 in the standard M4 Competition — though you still get the same 479 lb-ft of torque. All that grunt makes its way through the usual 8-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels. BMW notes the CS will do 0-60 in 3.2 seconds on its way to a 188 mph top speed. Or, if you’re keen to tackle the Green Hell, it’ll run the Nürburgring in less than 7:21.99, according to BMW’s official, notarized result.
Inside, the 2025 BMW M4 CS still gets the expected sporty treatment, with the aforementioned carbon fiber seats, carbon trim and Alcantara-trimmed steering wheel. Drivers get a 12.3-inch digital cluster behind that wheel, while the central 14.9-inch setup runs BMW’s latest version 8.5 operating system.
If you want a BMW M4 CS, it (unsurprisingly) will cost you. When production kicks off at Plant Dingolfing in Germany this July, M4 CS models will eventually make their way out to customers with at least a $124,675 price tag (including $1,175 destination), before any options. Order books for the 2025 BMW M4 CS open up later this month.
BMW plans to officially launch the new M4 CS this Friday, May 10, at both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Leguna Seca and the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps World Endurance Car race in Belgium.
