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So BMW basically just updated the engine rating on the brochure and did a bunch of part swapping to create some helpful weight loss. Bone stock M5 comps are already showing 615+ whp on dyno runs. So this is a 650-700 hp at the crank motor in the CP. As this car doesn't need more power, it is not that big a deal, but marketing games are being played here. The weight loss stuff is definitely good, as it is the one issue (along with brake cooling), stopping this car from being more than a "one lap wonder" at the track (might be faster than a GT3 for a lap, but the brakes will fade to oblivion in 5 laps). The CP is already an engineering marvel that drives lighter than its curb weight on the street, so 150 lbs off will only make it more capable. I also hope none of these are governed to 162 mph. One of the very best of the last ICE only super-sedans.
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