BMW BMW model revision measures as of spring 2021.

Munich. The market launch of the BMW M5 CS is the absolute highlight among the innovations that will enrich the BMW model range in spring 2021. The first special model based on the BMW M5 Competition takes on the top position in the BMW M GmbH range in terms of engine power, performance and exclusivity, underlining the brand's close ties with racing. Model diversity in the premium segment of the compact and mid-size class will be expanded from March 2021 with additional drive variants for the BMW 4 Series Coupé and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé. What is more, attractive additions to the standard or optionally available equipment in numerous BMW model series enhance driving pleasure, comfort, individuality and safety.

A feature previously only available for high-performance BMW M GmbH automobiles will also be featured on the most powerful variants of the BMW 3 Series Sedan and BMW 4 Series Coupé from March 2021. For the first time, an M carbon fibre roof will be offered for the top models of both model series. Exclusive lightweight components also optimise the driving experience in the BMW M8. Newly developed M Carbon bucket seats will be available as an optional extra for the three high-performance models in the luxury segment from March 2021. The luxury sedans of the BMW 7 Series will be equipped with Integral Active Steering as standard. In addition, a nanoparticle filter will now be a new component of the standard or optional 4-zone automatic air conditioning in the BMW 7 Series and BMW 8 Series as well as in the BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X7 models. BMW Individual Shadow Line lights complement the equipment range for the BMW X5 and BMW X6. The BMW News app will be added to the range of digital services for selected BMW models from April 2021.

High-performance sedan with exclusive racing characteristics: The BMW M5 CS.
Following the BMW M3 CS, the BMW M4 CS and the BMW M2 CS, a special model of the BMW M5 will be launched for the first time in March 2021. The most powerful and exclusive version of the high-performance sedan bears the name BMW M5 CS (combined fuel consumption: 11.3 - 10.9 l/100 km (WLTP), 11.3 - 11. 1 l/100 km (NEDC); combined CO2 emissions: 257 - 248 g/km (WLTP), 258 - 253 g/km (NEDC).

The special model is powered by the most powerful engine ever to be used in a BMW M GmbH production vehicle. The V8 engine with BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology generates a maximum output of 467 kW/635 hp and is thus 7 kW/10 hp more powerful than the drive unit in the BMW M5 Competition. Weighing in with 70 kilograms less weight, the BMW M5 CS completes the sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h in 3.0 seconds, beating the BMW M5 Competition by 0.3 seconds.

The racetrack potential of the BMW M5 CS also goes hand in hand with unrestricted suitability for everyday use. In addition to design elements for the exterior in Gold Bronze, standard equipment also features M Carbon seats for the driver and front passenger. In the rear of the BMW M5 CS, two passengers can be seated on individual seats and enjoy the outstanding driving experience.

New in the BMW 4 Series: Inline 6-cylinder diesel engines and exclusive optional extras.
The sporty character of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé will be underlined by an additional BMW M automobile and a further model variant with a particularly powerful engine from March 2021. In both cases, an inline 6-cylinder diesel engine and intelligent all-wheel drive provide efficient driving pleasure. The new BMW M440d xDrive Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 6.3 – 5.7 l/100 km (WLTP), 5.7 - 5.3 l/100 km (NEDC); combined CO2 emissions: 164 - 150 g/km (WLTP), 123 - 117 g/km (NEDC), with its 250 kW/340 hp drive featuring BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology is also combined with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, an M sports package and an M sports differential. Thanks to the outstanding performance of the 3.0-litre engine and its maximum torque of 700 Nm, the new BMW M440d xDrive Coupé accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.

With a maximum output of 210 kW/286 hp generated from a 3.0 litres of capacity and a maximum torque of 650 Nm, the powerplant of the new BMW 430d xDrive Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 5.9 – 5.2 l/100 km (WLTP), 5.1 - 4.8 l/100 km (NEDC); combined CO2 emissions: 155 - 137 g/km (WLTP), 134 - 126 g/km (NEDC) also enables dynamic acceleration manoeuvres. It takes just 5.1 seconds to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h.

In both inline 6-cylinder diesel models, mild hybrid technology with a 48-volt starter generator provides a further increase in dynamics and efficiency. The system enables particularly intensive energy recovery in braking and thrust phases. The energy is stored in a 48-volt battery and used both for the onboard network and to generate additional drive power. The dynamic power delivery when starting off and accelerating is enhanced by the additional power of 8 kW/11 hp spontaneously provided by the 48-volt starter generator. In other load ranges the electric drive can relieve the combustion engine and thus increase its efficiency.

For both the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and the new BMW 4 Series Convertible, the BMW Individual Brilliant White metallic, BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue metallic and BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey metallic exterior paint finishes will also be available from March 2021. The extended BMW Individual Merino leather upholstery or the BMW Individual Merino full leather upholstery will be available in six or four colour variants respectively to ensure exclusive flair in the interior.

Dynamic charisma increased, centre of gravity lowered: M Carbon roof in the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series.
The new BMW M440d xDrive Coupé, just like the BMW M440i xDrive Coupé and the two corresponding top models of the BMW 3 Series Sedan, will add further touches of sporty flair by means of an exclusive lightweight construction feature. The M Carbon roof, available for these four models from March 2021, emphasises dynamic charisma and at the same time lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity further to make it even more agile.

In future, the new interior trims will be available in the M Carbon Fibre version to match. They will also be available for the BMW M440i xDrive Convertible and for all other model variants of the new BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series, in each case in conjunction with the M Sport Model equipment.

Additional all-wheel drive model variant for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé.
The added traction, driving stability and sportiness associated with intelligent all-wheel drive can be experienced in a further model variant of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé from March 2021. The new BMW 220i xDrive Gran Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 7.3 - 6.5 l/100 km (WLTP), 6.4 - 6.1 l/100 km (NEDC); combined CO2 emissions: 165 - 149 g/km (WLTP, 147 - 139 g/km (NEDC), generates 131 kW/178 hp from a 4-cylinder petrol engine, the power being distributed between the front and rear wheels as required. The 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch is in charge of power transmission. With this drive technology, the new BMW 220i xDrive Gran Coupé accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds.

The range of optional extras for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé will be supplemented by additional light-alloy wheels in spring 2021. 18-inch M light-alloy wheels in Y-spoke design and bicolour finish are new to the range.

BMW 7 Series now features Integral Active Steering as standard.
The superior ride comfort, cornering dynamics and agility of the BMW 7 Series luxury sedans will be enhanced from March 2021 with the help of Integral Active Steering as standard. This system optimises both agility and superior handling at higher speeds as well as comfort when manoeuvring through precisely controlled steering of the rear wheels. The latest version of the Integral Active Steering system triggers counter-steering of the rear wheels even at a particularly low speed of less than 3 km/h. This further enhances the manoeuvrability of the luxury sedans when parking and backing out, as well as when passing slowly through narrow spaces.

Nanoparticle filter as a new component of the 4-zone automatic air conditioning.
In many current BMW models, a nanoparticle filter will be part of the range of functions of the 4-zone automatic air conditioning. The system, which is unique in the competitive environment, is able to remove tiny impurities from the air flowing into the interior. The 4-zone automatic air conditioning with nanoparticle filter is part of the standard equipment in the BMW X7 and is offered as an option for the BMW 7 Series luxury sedans, the BMW 8 Series luxury sports cars and the BMW X5 and BMW X6 models.

BMW Individual Shadow Line lights for the BMW X5 and BMW X6.
The range of optional equipment for the BMW X5 and BMW X6 models is supplemented by the BMW Individual Shadow Line lights. They are available in conjunction with the optional BMW laser light and feature black inlays on the upper edge of the headlights ensuring a particularly expressive front view.

Pure race-track feeling: M Carbon bucket seats in the BMW M8.
A particularly attractive addition to the range of optional extras for the BMW M8 models allows customers to experience the fascinating performance characteristics of the high-performance sports cars even more intensively. M Carbon bucket seats will be available for the BMW M8 Competition Coupé, the BMW M8 Competition Convertible and the BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé from March 2021. With their novel, structure-based design, visible carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) surfaces, integrated headrests, openings in the backrests and side sections as well as guides for multi-point seat belts, they combine racing functionality with long-distance comfort and luxurious quality of workmanship.

The M Carbon bucket seats for the driver and front passenger are electrically adjustable for height, tilt and forward/back positioning. In addition, the inclination and width of their backrests can be adjusted at the touch of a button. They feature leather and alcantara seat surfaces and are also heated. Illuminated "M8" lettering on the headrests and a memory function on the driver's side are also part of the equipment package of the M Carbon bucket seats. Their lightweight construction concept leads to a significant weight reduction compared to the standard M sports seats.

Exclusive special equipment for other BMW M automobiles.
The range of optional extras available for numerous other BMW M automobiles will also be expanded in spring 2021. For the BMW M3 Sedan and the BMW M4 Coupé, the new Skyscraper Grey metallic exterior paint finish and the extended BMW Merino leather upholstery are available in a choice of five additional colour variants.

The BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition models can also be equipped with BMW Individual Shadow Line lights in conjunction with the optional BMW laser light from April 2021. In addition, the optional 4-zone automatic air conditioning will also include a nanoparticle filter in the BMW M8 models.

New addition to the range of digital services: BMW News app.
The BMW Operating System 7, which is available in conjunction with BMW Live Cockpit, BMW Live Cockpit Plus or BMW Live Cockpit Professional in numerous current BMW models, enables the use of a growing number of digital services. The latest innovations in this area include the BMW News app, which will be available from April 2021 as part of BMW Connected and provides the driver with selected audio content. This is precisely tailored to the wishes and needs of the driver. Based on the driver’s individual interests, current online news is selected from publisher offerings and broadcast in the form of naturally spoken language via the vehicle's audio system.

At a glance: The new BMW models for spring 2021*
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé:	Output (kW/hp):	Fuel consumption WLTP / NEDC (l/100 km)	CO2 emissions WLTP / NEDC (g/km)
BMW 220i xDrive Gran Coupé	131/178	7.3 - 6.5 / 6.4 - 6.1	165 - 149 / 147 - 139
BMW 4 Series Coupé:	Output (kW/hp):	Fuel consumption WLTP / NEDC (l/100 km)	CO2 emissions WLTP / NEDC (g/km)
BMW 430d xDrive Coupé	210/286	5.9 – 5.2 / 5.1 – 4.8	155 - 137 / 134 - 126
BMW M440d xDrive Coupé	250/340	6.3 – 5.7 / 5.7 – 5.3	164 - 150 / 149 - 140
BMW M5	Output (kW/hp):	Fuel consumption WLTP / NEDC (l/100 km)	CO2 emissions WLTP / NEDC (g/km)
BMW M5 CS	467/635	11.3 - 10.9 / 11.3 - 11.1	257 - 248 / 258 - 253

* all new models available from start of production in March 2021

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[David Brent]

Interesting.

Some titbits I've picked out:

• New colour for the M3 and M4 introduced. "Skyscraper Grey".
• CFRP roof available as an option on the M Performance models for the first time. Seems a bit pointless on an M440d xDrive.

 

[Centurion]

M Carbon bucket seats for the M8 make sense. I feel terribly sorry for that car. An M5 Comp is significantly cheaper while an M5 CS cost as much but is more special.

Basically the M8 is stuck in no-man's land.

 

[SCOTT27]

M Carbon bucket seats for the M8 make sense. I feel terribly sorry for that car. An M5 Comp is significantly cheaper while an M5 CS cost as much but is more special.

Basically the M8 is stuck in no-man's land.

Until they drop the M8 CS and everything will be alright in the world. A similar bonnet would do wonders for the M8 aesthetically.

 

[Centurion]

Until they drop the M8 CS and everything will be alright in the world. A similar bonnet would do wonders for the M8 aesthetically.

I bet that the world will be ecstatic over a Ferrari or 992 GT3 priced M8 CS!

 

[Rolf]

An M8 CS would be a 220K Euro car (judging by the 50K price increase the M5CS is over the M5 CP) and at that price there is alot more special cars around that are even faster.

 

[SCOTT27]

An M8 CS would be a 220K Euro car (judging by the 50K price increase the M5CS is over the M5 CP) and at that price there is alot more special cars around that are even faster.

Whose to say that they might go even further than the M5 CS with an M8 CS?

 

[David Brent]

An M8 CS would be a 220K Euro car (judging by the 50K price increase the M5CS is over the M5 CP) and at that price there is alot more special cars around that are even faster.

Not only that, but the dealer and after sales experience is rarely talked about when buying cars at this level, yet it's mightily important. I've had some shocking experiences with BMW dealers over the years, from leaving clamps still attached to the underside of my car after a service (I'd driven 1,000km across Europe before I became aware there was a metal clamp still attached to the bottom of my car), putting new tyres on the wrong rims of my E92 M3 (fronts on the rears, and the rears on the fronts), and finding out a few hours before I was due to collect my new G05 X5 that the salesman had failed to notify the relevant people I was collecting it, and hadn't arranged the new tracker fitting or the delivery preparation. On another forum a few days ago, somebody posted they'd been driving around in their brand new M340i for a week without realising the dealer had forgotten to remove the delivery blocks from the suspension. It truly beggars belief. I wouldn't let a single BMW service technician near my £140,000 M5 CS should I ever buy one, which I wouldn't as it would be a quicker way of losing it £50,000 than setting fire to the cash.

Compare the BMW experience with that of my Audi service department experience. I've only ever taken my R8 to one Audi dealer to be serviced. Not every service department can work on R8s. There are only four in the Netherlands that are allowed to do it. I get personal service. I speak to the specially trained mechanic beforehand. Only a few mechanics at the dealer are allowed to work on my car, and they have to be qualified on the R8.

Unless BMW offered the same (they won't), I wouldn't be putting my money into a £140,000 car, only for it to be looked after by a 19-year-old apprentice who borrows your car to pop to the chippy at lunchtime.

 

[Matski]

Compare the BMW experience with that of my Audi service department experience. I've only ever taken my R8 to one Audi dealer to be serviced. Not every service department can work on R8s. There are only four in the Netherlands that are allowed to do it. I get personal service. I speak to the specially trained mechanic beforehand. Only a few mechanics at the dealer are allowed to work on my car, and they have to be qualified on the R8.

Unless BMW offered the same (they won't), I wouldn't be putting my money into a £140,000 car, only for it to be looked after by a 19-year-old apprentice who borrows your car to pop to the chippy at lunchtime.

It's all somewhat anecdotal though... peoples experiences will differ greatly. An acquaintance through work also had an R8, I believe a Spyder, he took it in for a service, only for it then to be heavily crashed into the central reservation of the A45 through Coventry, by someone at the dealership. Meanwhile, when I first started using Damon Hill BMW (as was) in Leamington, the guy in the parts department knew who I was simply by saying I have a 635CSi and telling him which town I'm from (this was essentially because an acquaintance at the time ran a BMW approved body shop), it may only be a small thing (he still tried to rob me blind for a pair of new front wings, but that's to be expected), but it demonstrates to me that he gave a damn about what he did. The Alfa Romeo dealer my dad used couldn't have been more helpful when dad took Alfa Romeo to court over their shit reliability, whereas the Land Rover dealer my friend uses basically flat out denied a manufacturing defect with the engine despite being presented with a copy of the internal bulletin confirming it which we'd obtained from a senior person at JLR UK.

Dealers vary, simple as that.

 

[David Brent]

Dealers vary, simple as that.

That's certainly true, but with Audi there is a system in place structurally which recognises someone bringing in a £130,000 R8 will demand a little more personal service than someone bringing in their entry-level A1. I don't think BMW have that, which is a shame because if I was spending £140,000 on an M5 CS, I would want support and after sales service that reflected the specialness of the car.

If mistakes are made by individual dealers, then sure, that's wrong, and obviously it still happens.

 

[Centurion]

Dealers vary, simple as that.

Yupp. Expect the worst but hope for the best.

This way, you won't be dissapointed if your expectations exceed the service delivered.