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Engineering Verdict
“Defies mass. The weight reduction and bespoke damper tuning make it feel 500kg lighter than it is. It is widely considered one of the greatest M5s ever made.”
BMW M5 CS specs. 627 HP. The fastest, most powerful BMW production car ever.
Market Rivals
- Porsche Panamera Turbo SNot Archived
- Mercedes-AMG E63 SNot Archived
Legacy
PlatformF90
Powertrain
Engine Type4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Displacement4.4 L
Layout8 Cyl / Front Longitudinal
InductionTwin-Turbocharged
Power Output627 HP
Torque750 Nm
Transmission8-Speed M Steptronic
Drive TypeAWD
Chassis & Dynamics
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone
Rear SuspensionFive-link
Front BrakesCarbon Ceramic
Rear BrakesCarbon Ceramic
Weight1825 kg
Dimensions
Length4983 mm
Width1903 mm
Height1469 mm
Wheelbase2982 mm
Trunk Space530 L
Seats4
Historical Context
The swansong for the F90 generation. BMW stripped weight (70kg lighter than Comp) and added power to create a four-door supercar.
Ownership Analysis
S63 V8 is mature and reliable. Cooling system is complex.