BMW has simply launched a brand new era of the M4 coupe (and M3 sedan) for 2021 however already a warmer model is out testing.

The M4 is at present accessible in base and Competitors grades. The prototype in our newest spy photographs is probably going for a brand new CS grade, judging by among the upgrades it options.

The entrance sports activities an prolonged lip spoiler which appears to have an adjustable factor. It is joined by ducktail-style rear spoiler and what seems to be a revised rear diffuser. It additionally appears just like the prototype has been fitted with carbon-ceramic brake rotors.

The previous M4 CS (proven under) featured further carbon-fiber-reinforced physique panels to shed weight, together with elevated energy. The three.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 within the base M4 delivers delivers 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, and the identical engine within the M4 Competitors has 503 hp and 479 lb-ft. Count on that energy determine to rise to round 530 hp within the new M4 CS.

With the most recent M4 (and M3), BMW can be providing the choice of all-wheel drive for the primary time. It is the identical M xDrive setup with driver-selectable rear-wheel drive that debuted within the 2018 M5. The setup depends on a switch case to separate torque between the entrance and rear axles. A rear differential then additional splits torque between the rear wheels. It is seemingly this method will likely be commonplace on the M4 CS, along with an 8-speed computerized, although a rear-wheel-drive setup continues to be attainable, given the automobile’s extra hardcore positioning.

Search for the brand new M4 CS to debut in 2022 as a 2023 mannequin. Contemplating the M4 Competitors is priced from about $75,000, the M4 CS will seemingly begin properly above the $80,000 mark.

And whereas it is but to be confirmed, we might probably see a brand new M4 CSL sitting in the identical house because the previous M4 GTS. Optimistically, this one will likely be intently associated to the M4 GT3 race car at present within the works.

Earlier than the M4 CS arrives, BMW will launch the battery-electric i4. A brand new 4-Series Gran Coupe and M4 Convertible are additionally arising shortly. All three are anticipated on sale as 2022 fashions.