Yahoo Autos 2025 BMW M4 CS arrives with more power, sharper handling
Hot on the heels of general updates to its 2025 4 Series and M4 lineups, BMW's stable of track-prepped sport sedan and coupes expands by one for 2025 with the updated M4 CS, which incorporates those updates along with unique performance equipment designed to differentiate it from others in BMW's M4 lineup.
For the uninitiated, CS stands for Competition Sport, and it's the second of three optional performance tiers BMW offers on the M4. It slots between the standard Competition (itself an upgrade from the standard M4) and the ultra-lightweight CSL. The CS's 3.0-liter S58 inline-six gains 20 horsepower over the M4 Competition's, for a total of 543, however it cranks out the same 479 pound-feet of torque. Paired with the standard eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, BMW says it'll do 0-60 in 3.2 seconds on the way to a top speed of 188 mph — or a sub-7:22 lap of the 'ring, whichever floats your boat.
The CS gets its own set of lightweight "v-spoke" wheels and a retuned suspension calibrated specifically for this variant of the chassis. Carbon ceramic brakes and R-compound tires are both available as upgrades, the latter at no cost if you're so inclined. The roof, hood, front splitter, front air intakes, exterior mirror caps, rear diffuser and rear spoiler are all made from carbon fiber, helping keep weight in check.
