[Lawguy]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Quickest = Best 0-60 Time
Fastest = Highest Top Speed

I believe he's referring to the Alpina B7 which has a 205mph top speed, which is higher than any BMW (have to fact check that one as I'm not sure).

This is correct. And since I’m a B7 guy, had to be semantically accurate.

[lonestar22]

Originally Posted by ASAP

I like it... but who is the target customer for a 5 series w bucket seats?

the E34 M5 came with these seat as an option. whos using the middle seat in an M5 anyways.

[lonestar22]

in other news there are going to be alot of guys out there adding yellow DRL's to non M5 CS's in the coming future.

[coldsteelrain]

I like it

[clutchdj]

Nice. Interested in seeing what ///M has done with the steptronic in this round.

[vafan13]

We can debate whether there's too much gold or too many logos, but is there *anyone* that wouldn't give back the couple pounds in weight savings to retain the armrest and storage beneath?

I thought it was unnecessary on the other CS models but it seems even more undesirable here.

[CosmicCharlie]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I dont agree that this car is meant to be a garage queen. It is meant to be used everyday and tracked on weekends.

Yah, maybe, but I don't know- I don't think there are really all that many people who track anything on weekends, let alone a car of this caliber and price. Again, I see this as the crown jewel of a track/BMW enthusiast's toy collection, not so much a do-it-all daily that someone scrimps and saves to acquire as their main car for all their routine driving needs AND to get their kicks on a track. That just seems crazy to me as this car will be far from the best at either of those things. But, who knows.. it will be interesting to see where these cars wind up. Regardless of how most of these cars get used, I think it's awesome and happy to see the final product maintaining a strong connection to BMW Motorsport history.

[BigHunk]

Ok, there is hope for good, nice looking M4 CSL at Bmw.
LCI of course.

[Stano]

Car is bad ass. Seats are sick.
At 143k not priced that bad considering its 15k more then the MSRP of my 2021 M5c minus the discount. Would a discount even be possible on this car?

Road and track states it’s available in all the current m5 color options and also 2 new colors just for the CS. Makes more sense then just 2-3 color options.
That would be really stupid to limit people to just a couple choices IMO

Love the yellow daylights. Wish there was a way to make my DRLs yellow with out a new headlight assembly

[URBAN LEGEND]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Don't Quote the Entire Original Post

Just saying, makes the entire thread a pain to load on the app.

Lol

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by lonestar22

in other news there are going to be alot of guys out there adding yellow DRL's to non M5 CS's in the coming future.

It's funny, back in the day, I added some yellow JDM-like PIAA bulbs to my brand-new 135i angel eyes corona rings because it didn't come with white LEDs lights stock, like then higher-tier BMWs did at the time..

Now, the same concept is being practiced in reverse, where the new fad will be yellow running lights to distinguish from the lower-tier vehicles..

Which, surprisingly, yellow running lights are indeed legal here in the United States, despise our wonky automotive lighting rules. So expect this hue be plastered on every other new BMW headlight, coming down the pipeline..


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[Sedan_Clan]

Nice lil package!!!

[Ghostriderf80]

Originally Posted by solstice

230 lbs ligther than the M5C! That’s serious weight reduction.

I love everything about it, just wish I had a $143k + markups budget.

143 is not bad. It's pretty much the price of the new M3 fully loaded.
This one seems to look much better.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Poochie

It's funny, back in the day, I added some yellow JDM-like PIAA bulbs to my brand-new 135i angel eyes corona rings because it didn't come with white LEDs lights stock, like then higher-tier BMWs did at the time..

Now, the same concept is being practiced in reverse, where the new fad will be yellow running lights to distinguish from the lower-tier vehicles..

Which, surprisingly, yellow running lights are indeed legal here in the United States, despise our wonky automotive lighting rules. So expect this hue be plastered on every other new BMW headlight, coming down the pipeline..


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I love amber/yellow DRL's, kind of like the older Angel Eyes which had a different hue. It seems that Kia started putting Amber DRL's on their top trims of cars and I think it looks great. Now if only more US cars would have amber blinkers!

[frankenm]

This is interesting ... I like it ... interiors like this should be standard on all M cars ... very nice - Worth the price though ... ?

[mbanck]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Also in that video where have the yellow DRL's gone?

They are only visible when they're on, it's there at the beginning and then towards the middle.

[mbanck]

Originally Posted by Stano

At 143k not priced that bad considering its 15k more then the MSRP of my 2021 M5c minus the discount.

It's 50% more expensive than the base M5 in Germany...

Road and track states it’s available in all the current m5 color options and also 2 new colors just for the CS. Makes more sense then just 2-3 color options.
That would be really stupid to limit people to just a couple choices IMO

In the german configurator there's only Brands Hatch Grey as the single color choice for the moment.

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by mbanck

They are only visible when they're on, it's there at the beginning and then towards the middle.

I'm assuming they're probably like those switchback LED lights, which alternates from amber to white, depending to commanded function.

It's like this on the new Corvette and Ferrari's running lights..

[Ex_Stig]

I just confirmed with my sales guy that I am #1 on their list for an allocation (got on the list a few years ago when this was only a rumor). Confirmed, in writing, that I won't be subject to any additional charges over MSRP as well.

Now I just have to hope that they allow additional colors as I am not really a fan of any of these so far.

[cc3]

Nice could be a keeper. Last of a great era.

[Boss330]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

First, since when is Schmee a reliable source . And 70kg is not 230lb.

Then, the 798M wheels are also optional on the M5competition, so you can factor the full 51lb. Carbon exterior package does not save weight, it adds weight with the added front splitter and larger gurney flap. And having stripped a few cars myself, I can tell that 14kg is A LOT of sound deadening, I seriously doubt it is that much.

Don't get me wrong, I love the concept of the CS and praise BMW for doing it, but there's more marketing in that 230lb figure than there is engineering.

The weight loss is quoted at 70kg

70kg = 154lbs

Perhaps imperial numbers have gone through the former Trump administration and been inflated somehow... 😜😂

If carbon exterior package includes the hood it saves weight. Not quite sure where the hood belongs to in the listing of weight loss.

[lnwlf7]

Originally Posted by velvet_F82

Base price for the M5CS in Switzerland is 213k.

For that you could get a 720S/Turbo S/ Huracan etc etc.

I am okay with this to be honest. M8 competition cost more and less car.
Huracan is a sweet spot but I am not VW guy.
M5 CS is perfect in every direction..